Builder sentiment falls again, but lower inflation a cause for optimism

October saw builder confidence in the market for newly built single family homes fall six points to a measure of 34.

LA City Council votes to end 3-year freeze on rent hikes

The council decided to base the increase on inflation data from October 2022 through September 2023 rather than the prior year, which would have resulted in a steeper rent hike, according to the “Los Angeles Daily News.”

The agent migration from legacy brokerages continues

As we approach the final weeks of 2023, agents are continuing to migrate from legacy brands to low-fee, cloud-based brokerages. Mike DelPrete looks at the numbers and trends.

First-timers ‘significantly’ less satisfied with mortgage lenders

Homebuyers don’t just want good rates, they want lenders to solve problems that will keep them from getting to the closing table, J.D. Power finds.

7 tips for finding your focus amid today’s distractions

Despite our best efforts to buffer ourselves from distractions, we will be forced to negotiate thousands of them each day. Broker-owner Pam Blair offers tips to hone your focus and find your center.

Sitzer | Burnett defendants bulk up lawyer bench to prep for appeal

The National Association of Realtors and Keller Williams have hired former U.S. solicitors general to help them beat back the multibillion-dollar verdict.

New commission suits and strategies: Inman’s Top 5

With Inman Top 5, you’ll find the week’s most essential stories, as chosen by our readers. Here are the most-read articles for Nov. 10-16, 2023.

Mr. Beef is a mansion? Under Chicago’s proposed tax, yes

Since its appraised value is over $1 million, the iconic Italian beef stand would incur significantly higher transfer taxes in a sale if Mayor Brandon Johnson’s proposed “mansion tax” passes next year.

Real estate CEOs: Big changes from bombshell suits ‘improbable’

The bombshell verdict of Sitzer | Burnett rocked the real estate industry, but recent earnings reports suggest many of its most recognizable CEOs don’t anticipate major disruptions.

Housing starts increased in October as builder sentiment fell

Housing starts rose 1.9 percent from September to reach a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1,372,000.

These Vitamix, Breville, and Ninja Blenders and Food Processors Are on Sale for Black Friday

These multi-tasking power appliances make holiday prep easier, they’re great gifts, and they’re on sale.

These New Features Might Actually Make You Want to Use Safari

You can finally ask Safari to automatically close open tabs and add favicons to the favorites bar.

Embrace the Cold and the Mud, Like the Swedish Do

Getting outside more is better for you. Here are six tips to ditch your weather excuse and enjoy the benefits of nature

This WD EasyStore 18TB Hard Drive Is Over 50% Off at Best Buy Right Now

There’s enough space on this hard drive to back up your entire life, and then some—and it’s only $200.

The Out-of-Touch Adults’ Guide to Kid Culture: Why Is Bin Laden Trending on TikTok?

Times have gotten strange enough that Osama bin Laden is finding an audience for his message on TikTok—and it appears to be resonating with some younger Americans. But is it just the “Streisand effect” in action?