Eyeing next refi boom, lenders plan to maintain or grow payrolls

Lending industry leaders surveyed by Fannie Mae see the lack of housing supply as the biggest risk factor in 2024, but most expect refinancing to pick up next year if rates continue to fall.

What’s New on Disney+ in August 2024

August is another light month for original content on Disney+. Weekly episodes of new travel reality show Are You Sure?! (August) will drop each Thursday. The series stars BTS members Jimin and Jung Kook as they explore New York state, Korea’s Jeju Island, and Sapporo, Japan, ahead of their military service. Disney+ has other content […]

Amazon’s Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 Pre-Order Includes a Storage Upgrade and a $200 Gift Card

Amazon has been having some sweet pre-order deals on new phones, like on the Samsung Galaxy S24 and the Google Pixel 8a. This time around, Amazon has a pre-order deal on the release of the new Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6, set to release on Wednesday, July 24. This pre-order deal includes a $120 discount […]

The Department of Justice’s Next Target: Buyer Agents

The DOJ is planning further changes to agent commission structures, which could lead to a significant reduction in traditional commission rates.

Month Seven of Our 1031 Exchange: We’re Investing in… Restaurants?

With $975,000 to play with, we’re looking at options outside of residential real estate.

Here’s Why Real Estate Investors Are Turning to ATMs For Diversification

As real estate conditions continue to tighten, investors are turning to ATMs for steady cash flow.

3 things to consider in today’s ‘golden age of M&As’

Mergers and acquisitions are key for brokerage leaders. Whether you’re a franchisee or an entrepreneur, be aware of industry shifts when considering this route.

Lesson Learned: Cultivate trust and respect with competitors

Find out how NYC agent Andrea Saturno-Sanjana puts her unique skillset and global perspective to work in serving clients and connecting with colleagues.

A pivotal moment: Take the Inman Intel Index survey for July

The Inman Intel Index goes beyond sentiment and trends by tapping into the industry’s most engaged community. Add your voice to real estate’s most ambitious monthly survey today.

The analyst who predicted a 30% fall in commissions has more to say

Veteran KBW analyst Ryan Tomasello will be talking about the “watershed moment” that could lead to consolidation and innovation across the real estate industry at Inman Connect Las Vegas.

Homebuyers dig the NAR deal until they learn the details: Intel survey

Even if the settlement brings down commissions overall, buyers grow warier the more they learn about what the policy means for them, according to the latest Inman-Dig Insights consumer poll.

Real Talk: We can no longer ignore RPAC’s ethics problems

Trump’s newly appointed VP candidate introduced a bill in June that highlights the need to review RPAC’s ethics policies for candidates receiving funds, Rachael Hite writes.

Sagent hires Mr. Cooper vet Jaime Gow to grow new servicing platform

In what’s shaping up to be transformational year for the company, Sagent has revamped its leadership and launched Dara platform to handle every phase of mortgage loan servicing.

Michael Valdes leaves eXp to lead LPT Realty global division

After four years at eXp Realty, Michael Valdes is moving to LPT Realty. After surpassing 10,000 agents in the U.S., the Florida-based brokerage is ready to expand internationally, executives told Inman.

OpenAI CEO sues developer over $27M ‘lemon’ he bought in 2020

OpenAI boss Sam Altman sued embattled developer Troon Pacific over shoddy workmanship that allegedly included defects in a pool’s waterproofing and a so-called “Batcave,” according to reports.

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