Smart home technology with an emphasis on affordability

A truly affordable smart home setup may be within the financial reach of most homeowners, with lighting and security features included. Brandon Doyle reviews a range of smart and cost-efficient upgrades.

LISTEN: Ethical agents can stop un-fair housing

Unfortunately, laws are not magic because those laws do not magically stop violations from occurring. In the best-case scenario, laws provide a possible remedy if there is proof of the violation and the violator is caught.

Meet The 2022 Inman Connect Las Vegas Global Ambassador Team

Get to know the 2022 ICLV Ambassadors. This group will embark on an experience together with Inman — hosting exclusive events, sharing speaking opportunities, and connecting with other Inman community leaders and global real estate brands.

iBuyer survey: Sellers will take $45,400 less to avoid traditional sale

Clever uncovered that 65 percent of homeowners asked, would consider selling their home to an iBuyer.

EXp hires new execs including former Remine CEO, cofounder

The virtual brokerage is bringing on Shoeb Ansari to serve as chief information officer, as well as former Remine CEO Leo Pareja to oversee affiliated services.

Fannie Mae downgrades home sales expectations for 2022 and 2023

Higher mortgage rates are now "housing market's primary constraint," economists at Fannie Mae said in a new forecast predicting home sales will fall 13.5 percent this year.

Housing starts fall dramatically as builders fret over declining demand

Housing starts clocked in at a seasonally adjusted rate of 1,549,000, a 14.4 percent decline from revised April levels, according to the U.S. Census Bureau and Dept. of Housing and Urban Development.

HomeLight raises $115M and acquires cash offer rival Accept.inc

Scottsdale, Arizona-based HomeLight announced that its all-stock deal raises the company's valuation to $1.7 billion and makes it the largest "agent-focused" cash offer program in the U.S.

Homebuyers ‘need a bit of a reset,’ Fed chair Jerome Powell declares

Jerome Powell on Wednesday acknowledged the tough situation buyers now find themselves in, adding that "We need to get back to a place where supply and demand are back together."

Could mortgage rates fall? Agents react to biggest rate hike in 28 years

Reaction to rate hike was mixed on Wednesday as real estate agents noted what they saw as a clear signs of a "transitioning market." Economists say mortgage rates could actually dip

How the market shift will impact your investment strategy

With the negative shift ravaging the real estate market, it is easy to say that there is no positive to take out of it. But as with every market, there are opportunities.

Do better: Stop rejoicing over industry layoffs

Laughing and cheering at the expense of others, whether those others are real estate professionals losing their jobs or celebrities embroiled in abusive situations, has no place in this industry, says Jay Thompson.

How one broker is giving agents the launch pad they need

Although the debate about what is “right” in terms of the future of office space lives on, allowing employees to be flexible can be a game-changer, resulting in higher productivity and fewer HR issues.

Broker Spotlight: Nick Van Assche, Sea Glass Properties

This week, our spotlight shines on Nick Van Assche of Sea Glass Properties, serving the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Teams Spotlight: Michael and Brandon Doyle, Doyle Real Estate Team

Meet the tech-savvy, father-and-son driven Doyle Real Estate team that consists of Brandon Doyle, father Michael Doyle and one awesome assistant.

5 tips for starting a coaching program at your brokerage

Coaching encompasses a constant evolution of learning and implementation to help agents build their businesses. As many teams shift from professional development into coaching, these strategies can help, says President and CEO of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Kansas City Homes Christian Barnes.

One-click is all it takes for Luxury Presence’s new website product

Customers of Luxury Presence can select from a number of single-property site templates that will reflect their current design and brand.

Sotheby’s Concierge Auctions preps for global growth with 2 key hires

Sotheby's Concierge Auctions has hired two former Sotheby's International Realty executives, Zackary Wright and Charlie Smith. Both men will lead SCA's international growth.

Fed’s biggest rate hike in 28 years might not further impact mortgages

After bond market sell-off Friday and Monday, investors take Fed's 75 basis-point rate hike in stride. "The Fed managed to hint at today's move," said the CEO of one capital markets advisory firm.

Pacaso aims to make co-ownership more familial with UrbanSitter deal

While Pacaso continues to expand its technology-forward co-ownership model into more luxury home destinations, its owner-services division is working on ways to make its second homes feel like first homes.

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