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A CEO’s perspective on leading through constant change

Jul 17, 2024

Leading during times of change is undoubtedly challenging, new Inman contributor Justin Bailey writes, but it also presents an opportunity to propel education, build stronger teams and enhance relationships.

Tell us about your biggest communication blunder: Pulse

Jul 17, 2024

As the Aug. 17 post-settlement implementation deadline approaches, it's more important than ever to get your verbal and written ducks in a row.

How to break down the pros and cons of buying down interest rates

Jul 17, 2024

Interest rate buydowns involve a trade-off between upfront costs and long-term affordability. Clever CEO Luke Babich offers strategies to help clients make the choice.

3 ways to move from hustle to harmony and find work-life balance

Jul 17, 2024

Broker-owner Andrew Fortune writes that finding work-life balance involves investing in self-care and building support systems. The key is to focus on building a strategy that works for where you are at in life and that slowing down will create a steady flow of energy

Ed Zorn: Why mandatory buyer contracts are a ‘big consumer win’

Jul 17, 2024

California Regional MLS's general counsel talks offers of compensation, seller concessions, steering and buyer agency agreements ahead of his appearance at Inman Connect Las Vegas.

Waltz provides foreign investors a foot into US real estate

Jul 17, 2024

Waltz promises to use its software-enabled workflow to reduce the time and number of administrative hurdles non-citizens face when looking to invest in the U.S., stating it can be done fewer than 30 days.

Zavvie’s power buyer suite for mortgage lenders is catching on

Jul 17, 2024

More than 7,500 loan officers in all 50 states and Washington, D.C., have access to cash offers that can be approved in as little as an hour, with NEO Home Loans and American Financial Network among the biggest partners.

HUD: Appraisal that erased $220K in home value was discriminatory

Jul 16, 2024

Appraisal management company Solidifi and lending giant Rocket Mortgage are also charged with violating the Fair Housing Act. Rocket says it expects to prevail.

President Biden’s 5% rent cap falls flat with industry leaders

Jul 16, 2024

President Biden proposed the idea of a 5 percent rent cap for corporate landlords with at least 50 units on Tuesday. However, industry leaders say caps rarely result in lower housing costs for renters.

RealScout inks enterprise deal with Sotheby’s International Realty

Jul 16, 2024

Nine months after signing an enterprise deal with Anywhere, California-based proptech leader RealScout has extended its reach to include Sotheby's International Realty's company-owned locations. Agents at SIR's company-owned locations will have full access to the RealScout platform, which includes a branded home search portal, interactive side-by-side listing comparisons, social media tools, lead management and distribution, and several other agent and broker-focused support features.

Elevated mortgage rates drive homebuilder confidence downward

Jul 16, 2024

Homebuilders exhibited little optimism as the housing market showed little improvement month-to-month, according to the latest National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) released today.

Consumer watchdog develops new standard to assess buyer contracts

Jul 16, 2024

After brokerages and MLSs reached out, the Consumer Federation of America created criteria focused on whether agreements are readable, understandable, and fair to buyers.