10 reasons you should live in your 1st investment property

In a market that is challenging even to the most experienced house flippers, living in your first real estate investment can provide the foundation for building lasting wealth, trainer Bernice Ross writes.

Covius inks agreement to acquire Blend’s Title365 business

Colorado-based Covius will continue to provide integrated title and closing services to Blend's customers, and Title365 President Kirby Hulbert will join Covius's settlement services team.

Consumer sentiment about housing market rebounds

While just 26 percent of Americans said May was a good time to buy, that's up from 23 percent in April and 14 percent a year ago, an all-time low in Fannie Mae survey.

Developers are lining up to buy in on Altadena’s burned out lots

A wave of “Altadena Not for Sale” signs dot the yards of fire-scarred properties as a plea to preserve the communities that have been lost in January's Eaton fire. Behind the signs, a different reality is unfolding -- Altadena is for sale, and developers are lining up to buy in, the "Los Angeles Times" reported Thursday.

Wants vs. commitment: How to know if your buyers are really ready

If your buyers seem to be getting cold feet, dig deeper and find their why so you can help them make the right decisions, coach Darryl Davis writes.

Designer Nick Spain Embraces Femininity in His Farmhouse Living Room

Nick Spain showcases D.I.Y. celebration decorations, a vintage nightclub sconce and a French stoneware vase in his favorite room awash in rosy pink.

As Lives Changed, the House Came to the Rescue

Over the decades, a home in Sag Harbor, N.Y., accommodated the birth of two sons, an emptying nest, a death in the family and the arrival of grandchildren.

$950,000 Homes in California

An A-frame in Carmel Valley, a midcentury modern house in Sacramento and a hillside home in Los Angeles.

Working with the Michael Jordan of real estate: Bess Freedman

As Hall Willkie steps into a consultant role at Brown Harris Stevens, CEO Bess Freedman reflects on the impact of her mentor.

‘Chaos is reigning’: Intel explores the varied ways tariffs sink deals

Agents and brokers who responded to the latest Inman Intel Index survey shared a broad range of stories detailing how tariffs are already spooking clients — and occasionally killing transactions.

The story behind the story of NAR’s ‘no-commingling’ rule repeal

To repeal a rule that was only optional to begin with is not a repeal of anything, and based on its timing, it comes off as a desperate play for attention, Spencer Krull writes.

The ultimate listing tool for agents who want to win

The vast majority of home shoppers are searching online, and it’s harder than ever to grab a buyer’s attention. They’re not looking at a few homes — they’re scrolling through hundreds.

How AI virtual staging is changing real estate marketing

Is spending $20,000 to $40,000 on traditional home staging necessary? Until recently, virtual staging wasn’t a true alternative — it was expensive, slow and often looked artificial. That changed with AI.

Why Real 3D tours are better than 360 walkthroughs

Today, true 3D tours, like those powered by Matterport, are redefining how properties are showcased, leaving traditional 360 walkthroughs behind.

Trending: Lessons in pride and building brand equity that lasts

As some brands scale back their Pride Month campaigns, others are doubling down on meaningful support. For real estate pros, the opportunity lies in showing up with purpose — and turning values into long-term brand equity.

The Co-op Said the Apartment Was Quiet. But My Neighbors Are So Loud!

When you realize that your apartment has a problem that no one disclosed, who gets the blame?

9 ways to show clients you appreciate them this summer

Don't go silent this summer. Reach out to past clients, and show them you care with these strategies from coach Darryl Davis.

Opendoor planning reverse stock split in face of delisting threat

Shares in the iBuyer have traded for as little as $0.58 on the Nasdaq in recent days — well below the $1 threshold companies must meet to avoid delisting.

Job market is cooling, but not fast enough to alarm Fed policymakers

An estimated 7.24 million Americans were unemployed in May, as hiring by private employers slowed and the federal government continued to shrink its payroll.

Senate Dems ask Pulte to put Fannie, Freddie revamp on hold

Lawmakers want assurances that privatizing the mortgage giants or taking them public won't drive mortgage rates up, and put investor profits "over the homes of millions of Americans."

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