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The 1 metric you need to scrutinize, according to a real estate economist

Redfin Chief Economist Daryl Fairweather reveals to Intel the top data point signaling a coming rebound and shares why inflation and mortgage rates will continue to lead the market this

Real Tea: ‘Buying Beverly Hills’ agents dish on rookie mistakes

Netflix’s “Buying Beverly Hills” centers around rookie agents and their high-profile team leaders and mentors at The Agency. From mispronouncing finishes to being ill-prepared for showings, these agents dish on

Presale renovator Revive acquires HomePrep as it eyes the East Coast

Revive has acquired HomePrep outside of Washington, D.C., in a continued nationwide expansion, executives told Inman exclusively. The company adds value with no upfront cost to homesellers.  

Rocket CEO Jay Farner, who led company’s 2020 IPO, retiring June 1

Former Rocket Mortgage CEO Bill Emerson will serve as the company’s interim CEO while its board of directors conducts a search for a permanent leader.  

RateMyAgent, Realtor.com forge review publishing partnership

Realtors who use the review facilitation solution RateMyAgent can now send their customers’ feedback to the trade group’s home search portal Realtor.com.  

Housing singled out as largest contributor to inflation: Economists

Housing costs were the biggest contributor to inflation in January, according to new data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Increased food and energy costs were smaller by comparison.  

Fresh off Super Bowl baby bump, Rihanna’s starter home hits market

The seven-bedroom Beverly Hills home was also occupied by John Legend and Chrissy Teigen from 2016 to 2021. After an initial unsuccessful offering of $19.25 million, the current owner is

These Inman Connect sponsors will help the industry turn a corner

We asked select sponsors to share what draws them to be a part of Inman Connect Las Vegas 2023 — and what attendees can expect from them this summer.  

Three years into COVID, landlords grapple with what to do about rent

Leniency or government protections often kept rent below market rate and prevented evictions. Three years into the pandemic, property managers are deciding how to move forward.  

Opendoor shifts gears and slows homebuying

After a brutal Q3 in a rapidly shifting market, Opendoor has significantly slowed down its pace of home acquisitions.