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Home prices in October rose at the highest rate in 15 years: FHFA
Prices were up 10.2 percent from October 2019 to October 2020, according to the Federal Housing Finance Authority's monthly home price index, released on Wednesday.
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The surge in new single-family home sales is slowing down
The sales rate of new single-family homes dropped 11 percent from October to November, according to data released Wednesday by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Here are Inman’s 20 most-read news stories of 2020
Bidding wars, record mortgage rates and lots of Keller Williams news dominated the conversation, and Inman's headlines, in 2020.
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The best month of the year to buy a home in 2020 was November
The median monthly mortgage payment in the U.S. hit a low of $1,094 in November 2020, making it the best month out of the year to buy a home, according to a Redfin analysis.
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Zillow CEO Rich Barton pledges to give away half his wealth
Rich Barton and his wife, Dr. Sarah Barton, have signed onto "The Giving Pledge" a philanthropic effort to give away the "majority" of their wealth to charity.
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Residents are looking to escape these 10 cities
According to new data from Redfin, residents are eschewing both coastal cities with sky-high prices and locations with few economic opportunities.
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How to use your CRM to drum up new business in 2021
Having a well-organized and updated CRM can go a long way in helping you strengthen old connections and prevent the new ones from falling through the cracks. Here’s how to keep yours in tiptop shape.
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3 simple ways to show gratitude this year
It's essential to lead with gratitude every day. Equally important? Expressing appreciation for a job well done and cultivating a positive work culture, especially as we enter a new year.
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Solopreneur vs. entrepreneur: Which path is right for you?
Whether you’ve decided to build a solo business or are determined to hire and scale, both require a lot of sweat equity, focus and consistency. Here’s how to tell which direction is right for you.
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‘A super hot market’: Economists weigh in on what to expect in 2021
A handful of economists shared with Inman their forecasts for home sales and prices, inventory, the impact of a coronavirus vaccine and the risk of another recession.
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Trying out real estate part time in 2021? Here’s what you should know
In these uncertain times, dipping your toe in the water with a part-time real estate gig may be the way to go before committing to a job that doesn't offer a regular paycheck.
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Showing app Entro has potential — but should address agent safety
With some decent features and a user interface worth seeing, Entro could succeed if not for leaving agent safety and lead quality totally out of the equation.
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The Real Word: Did Brad Inman’s 2020 predictions come true?
Watch Byron Lazine and Nicole White give a real estate agent’s perspective on industry-related topics. This week, they'll discuss Brad Inman's predictions from last year, how home design could change...
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Home improvement marketplace Porch makes stock market debut
Porch has evolved in recent years to become an enterprise software company as well as a consumer-facing marketplace. The firm is the latest to use a merger with a SPAC to go public.
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Could SoftBank take one of its own investments public?
Heavily invested in companies like Compass and Opendoor, the Japanese conglomerate announced this week it would create a special purpose acquisition company.
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The good, bad and ugly of owning a historic home amid the pandemic
What homes are optimal for living and working through stay-at-home orders and social distancing? It may depend on lifestyle and what a buyer is willing to put up with.
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The 10 most-read contributed stories of 2020
Earning prospects’ trust, new buyer and seller realities, communicating with your sphere during crisis — in reflecting on this past year's top-read stories, it's no surprise to anyone that COVID-19...
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How to decide if you’re ready to open your own brokerage
The brokerage business is very different from operating a team. At the end of the day, it takes more than just a license to start and run a successful brokerage. Before you jump in, here’s what you...
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The New Year’s Sale starts now!
The countdown is on! We are days away from 2021 which means another year full of the best events in the industry. We'll kick off the new year with January's flagship 3-day Inman Connect, followed by...
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10 superior agent bios — and how to reverse engineer yours
Struggling with writer’s block? Take a look at these stellar agent bios, understand what makes them pop, and use their best features to guide your writing process.
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