The August issue of RISMedia’s Real Estate magazine is now available, and not to be missed are several exclusive features, including an in-depth look at how Buffini & Company and Realtor.com® are addressing buyer agency in their organizations: training and supporting their agents. In addition, we take a look at Homes.com and Realtor.com’s clash to…

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In his first Inman Connect appearance since 2021, Zillow CEO Rich Barton discussed accelerating tech innovation and the next evolution of the residential portal experience.

To get through the industry's perfect storm, the Inman News founder told ICLV attendees to "think big [and] act big, because the goddamn problem is very big."

In June, pending home sales saw a spike, rising 4.8%, according to new data released by the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR)—a turnaround from three consecutive months of decline. Mortgage rates “fell through the month, dipping below 7% and continuing to fall to 6.86% by the end of the month,” explained Realtor.com® Sr. Economic Research…

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Editor’s Note: Superstars in sports and celebrities in real estate is a new series highlighting either high-profile professionals who have made a career transition into real estate, or those agents who represent such high-level individuals in the sale or purchase of their luxury homes. We’ll bring you their stories, best practices, top tips and more.…

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Homebuyers and sellers now have grounds for challenging property appraisal values, thanks to new guidelines adopted by federal regulators. The new guidelines standardize the process for “reconsiderations of value” (ROVs) for residential properties to give consumers a fairer shot at disputing an appraisal they believe is inaccurate, according to a joint press release from the…

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Mortgage applications decreased for the second week, down 3.9% from last week’s decline of 2.2%, according to the latest Weekly Applications Survey from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) for the week ending July 26, 2024. But recent patterns of ups and downs, along with “bursts of refinance activity” indicate buyers may be holding out for…

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The Pending Home Sales Index (PHSI) rose to 74.3 in June, while pending sales were down 2.6 percent year over year.

Nick Mallory, brand director with Boneyard Beer and VP of Ackley Brands, told real estate pros at Inman Connect Las Vegas on Tuesday that the need to stand out isn't exclusive to beer brewers.

London Square acquires 350-unit BTR scheme in Stratford  Property Week

The waterfront homes was first listed for $53 million in January and discounted to $39 million in April. The new owner will need to do extensive work since the interior has been stripped of all finishes.

Jackie Soto led a panel at Inman Connect Las Vegas on Tuesday titled "Top Tips for Generating More Listings in a Crowded Market."

Executives at Redfin and Zillow made the case at Inman Broker Connect that consumers would benefit from more universal standards of data sharing by MLSs. But the path to such a future is rocky, they said.

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