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The Obamas’ former Hyde Park condo lists for $550K

Sep 16, 2024

The Obamas lived in the apartment from 1993 to 2005. The home is now being sold by Grammy-award-winning jazz singer Kurt Elling and his wife, Jennifer Elling.

A ‘Skinny House’ built out of spite? Maybe not, archives show

Sep 16, 2024

The super-narrow house in Boston's North End has long been associated with lore of two brothers fighting over property rights around the Civil War, but newly scrutinized archival documents shows that the tall tale may be erroneous.

Just letting off steam? Agents lash out at NAR in post-deadline survey

Sep 16, 2024

In the wake of the Aug. 17 deadline, a rising share of agents told the Inman Intel Index that they were frustrated with industry trade groups and have considered leaving the industry. But will this all blow over?

Need a productivity reset? Try these time management tactics

Sep 16, 2024

This September, generate a supernova of change, and prepare to thrive well before 2025 arrives using these time management strategies from trainer Rachael Hite.

10 proven secrets for negotiating face-to-face

Sep 16, 2024

Whether you’re negotiating on behalf of buyers or sellers, face-to-face or on Zoom, these 10 tips will help you be a better negotiator in a time when negotiation has never been more critical, Bernice Ross writes.

Industry field notes: It’s all about the bottom line

Sep 16, 2024

Find out how real estate tech and training tools from Lone Wolf can help add transparency and clarity to the agent-client experience.

5 myths about real estate teams debunked

Sep 16, 2024

Real estate teams are here to stay. Follow Up Boss cuts through the confusion and offers clarity through customer-led education.

How risky is it to be a real estate agent? The Download

Sep 14, 2024

From wire fraud to cybercrime to personal safety, this Realtor Safety Month it's a good idea to ask the question, "How safe are you, really?"

Meet Emmy-nominated reality TV star and agent Mercedes Javid

Sep 13, 2024

The Emmys are Sunday night, and "The Traitors" is nominated. Get to know cast member, former star of Bravo’s "Shahs of Sunset" and 20-year real estate veteran Mercedes "MJ" Javid.

Rocket is first mortgage lender to raise its conforming loan limits

Sep 13, 2024

Rocket will treat loans of up to $802,650 as conforming ahead of expected increase. Last year UWM and Guaranteed Rate also got a jump on the official announcement.

Second-home mortgages decline amid economic uncertainty

Sep 13, 2024

U.S. homeowners are showing less interest in taking on second-home mortgages, as elevated prices and economic jitters make these properties less appealing, Redfin reported on Thursday.

Brad Stein on the rise, fall and lasting appeal of the Austin market

Sep 13, 2024

An influx of high-earning workers and new multifamily units has put Austin developers in a unique position, the Intracorp Homes executive said ahead of Inman Connect Austin.