Redfin returns to homebuying in 4 more markets
The company is now buying homes in Dallas, San Antonio, Los Angeles and Orange County, in addition to Austin, Denver and the Inland Empire in California.
View ArticleNot like all the rest? 5 lesser known CRMs that should be on your radar
Rich in innovation, the CRM segment of tech is popular, but there is no one-size-fits-all solution. These products might not be top-of-mind, but they are worth checking out.
View ArticleAmid pandemic, lawmakers across the US give upzoning another shot
As coronavirus-induced economic strife strengthens the need for affordable housing, state and local legislators are renewing their focus on upzoning laws.
View ArticleZip Your Flyer announces eVIDEOS, dynamic content for social media marketing
The Seattle-based, family-owned company helps agents market listings to other agents, and it is now producing animated social media posts for multiple networks.
View ArticleWhat should agents post? 5 social media guidelines for 2020
A lot of agents are questioning what’s appropriate to post on social media amid the pandemic and the current protests on racial injustice. Here are a few guidelines on what to post (and what not to).
View ArticleSo you want to be a mentor? Read this first
Mentoring isn’t easy, and it’s certainly not for everyone. If you’re thinking about becoming a mentor, you should have a solid picture of what you’re getting yourself into before committing to working...
View ArticleThe Inman Handbook on communicating in our new normal
Improve your personal and professional performance with our guide designed to help you better communicate and connect with others and with yourself.
View ArticleWant to generate leads? Focus on ramping up organic traffic
Investing in personalized content is an effective approach to drive traffic and convert leads at a successful rate. Here's how agents can harness the power of content marketing and saved jump searches...
View ArticleFeeling stuck? 8 strategies for overcoming productivity hurdles today
As a real estate agent navigating business from home through the pandemic, you've likely been interrupted by at least one of these roadblocks. Here are a few common everyday hurdles and strategies to...
View ArticleJuly 4th savings start now for Inman Connect
The way you do business is changing and so is Inman Connect, the industry’s best real estate event series. First, it’s fully digital. Second, it’s incredibly affordable. And now through July 4th, you...
View ArticlePending-home sales climbed record-setting 44% from April to May
It was the biggest monthly gain in pending home sales since the National Association of Realtors began recording the forward-looking indicator in 2001.
View ArticleSCOTUS rules CFPB structure is unconstitutional
The agency, which helps protect consumers from bad lending practices — including in the mortgage space — was born out of the 2008 financial crisis.
View ArticleHow are timeshares faring during the pandemic?
As the pandemic sent the economy reeling while grounding travel to a halt, many timeshare owners have sought to trim costs and get out of agreements.
View ArticleJohn Legend to Houston Association of Realtors: ‘Fix the real problem’
John Legend asked the real estate industry to focus on housing discrimination instead of fixing "fake" problems, like removing "master" from multiple listing service descriptions.
View ArticleNightmare Queens home listed for $829K is ‘unlivable’
Dirt-covered surfaces, cracks piercing the walls, filthy bathrooms with broken tiles and vines invading the kitchen — all for a whopping $829,000.
View ArticleBeta tested for 3 years, this CRM is set for early 2021 launch
Developed by a high school dropout and aerial photography pioneer, CRM will focus on agent websites, property marketing and customer relationship management.
View ArticleJP Morgan Chase: 100-year-old WWII vet can stay in his home
James Been, a 100-year-old army veteran and Brooklyn native, had foreclosure charges against him by JP Morgan Chase dropped on Friday.
View ArticleThe rate of Black homeownership has declined in cities since 2012
Minneapolis, Salt Lake City and Milwaukee have the lowest homeownership rate for Black families, according to a new Redfin study released Monday.
View ArticleChime and social media ad agency Dippidi announce new partnership
The companies announced on Monday a partnership to help real estate professionals boost lead generation and conversion rates.
View ArticleShare of mortgages in forbearance dips for second straight week
A new report from the Mortgage Bankers Association shows that about 4.2 million homeowners were in forbearance programs as of June 21.
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