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Mortgage groups urge FHA to ditch ‘life of loan’ premium payments

Nov 21, 2023

Having just slashed annual mortgage insurance premiums on new FHA loans by 35 percent in March, and with total insurance in force growing faster than reserves, HUD officials show no signs of giving in to long-standing industry demands.

Existing-home sales fall to 13-year low despite strong buyer demand

Nov 21, 2023

Existing sales fell 4.1 percent in October to an annual rate of 3.79 million, the lowest since 2010, according to data from NAR. Nonetheless, multiple offers are still happening, economist Lawrence Yun said.

Toronto listing that offers to share a queen-size bed raises eyebrows

Nov 21, 2023

A listing posted to Facebook seeks an "easy going female" roommate and advertises half of a queen-size bed in a Toronto condo for $900 CAD per month.

Agents choose lively culture over cutting edge technology: Triple-I

Nov 21, 2023

Thirty percent of real estate agents and 55 percent of mortgage and real estate broker-owners agree that culture is the factor that sets a company apart from the rest, according to the October 2023 Inman Intel Index results.

Canadian officials looking for ways to decrease the number of Airbnbs

Nov 21, 2023

Under pressure to add more housing supply, officials say they're looking at ways to decrease the number of short-term rentals in the country.

Existing-home sales fall to 13-year low — despite strong buyer demand

Nov 21, 2023

Existing sales fell 4.1 percent in October to an annual rate of 3.79 million, the lowest since 2010, according to data from NAR. Nonetheless, multiple offers are still happening, economist Lawrence Yun said.

Avenue 8 unveils Sidekick, an AI assistant built with speed in mind

Nov 21, 2023

The spartan, amenity rich AI assistant is currently available to the three-year-old brokerage's 400 agents with plans to offer the tool to outsiders before the end of 2023, executives told Inman.

Curbio accused of targeting elderly homeowners in federal fraud probe

Nov 21, 2023

Curbio "strongly" denied claims on Monday by Washington, D.C.'s attorney general that the pre-sale renovation startup violated consumer protection laws through "deception, intimidation and fraud."

Mortgage rates overtake inventory as biggest worry for agents: Triple-I

Nov 21, 2023

After exceeding 8 percent in October, rising mortgage rates overtook "lack of housing inventory" as the top concern for real estate agents, according to the results of the latest monthly Inman Intel Index.

How to maximize short-term rental returns with proptech

Nov 21, 2023

Property management software enhances operations and saves time and money for agents, property owners and short-term rental guests. Victoria Kennedy, CEO of Atman Real Estate, shares strategies for assessing your tech.

Technology is key to helping landlords attract college students

Nov 21, 2023

RentRedi CEO Ryan Barone writes that from smart home enhancements to mobile-friendly tech service that streamlines the rental process, technology is the key to helping college-town landlords thrive in today's market.

Playing the long game with effective lead nurturing

Nov 21, 2023

Post-pandemic real estate isn’t easy, according to Florida team leader Marcus Larrea. Here’s how to make sure you’re capturing as much business as possible.