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Inventory is up and rates are down as fewer buyers face stiff competition and successfully find homes in less than a month, according to new data shared by BrightMLS.

The deadline for the real estate community to submit entries for Inman’s Golden I Club is Thursday. Nominate yourself, a colleague, company or campaign and inspire the industry.

According to data released Wednesday by the National Association of Realtors (NAR), contract signings jumped 6.1 percent in March. That represents the biggest monthly gain since December 2023, when pending sales rose 7 percent. In contrast, February only saw a modest 2 percent uptick.

Slowing economy could also help bring mortgage rates down to Earth more rapidly, with the latest forecast predicting rates will drop to 6.2 percent by the end of this year and to 6 percent next year.

When you know the strengths, weaknesses and gaps in your business, your competition and your market, you don't chase growth — you attract it, broker Amy Stockberger writes.

It takes boldness to shift gears and take on the challenges of a tough market. Let us know what you've learned this spring and how you're applying that new strategy.

By embracing branding principles, storytelling techniques, PR strategies and leveraging AI, Angela Yungk writes, real estate agents can establish a competitive edge that extends far beyond transactions.

Consumer confidence sank to a five-year low in April over concerns about tariffs, while trade deficit surged to an all-time high in March, and job postings shrank more than expected

Revenue grew by 12 percent to $732 million, and the Homes.com salesforce expanded to 370 people on the way to a goal of 500 reps, according to quarterly earnings data released Tuesday.

Mexican sculptor Enrique Cabrera purchased the property known as the "Darth Vader House" for $3.4 million and plans to transform it into an artistic landmark of its own creation.

Under Senate Bill 2713, professional organizations like the National Association of Realtors would be prohibited from denying membership based on speech violations, regardless of existing bylaws.

What the rest of this year will look like under Trump 2.0 with regard to real estate is anyone’s guess. Cara Ameer breaks down the possibilities, problems and opportunities.

Inman proudly unveils the 2025 Ambassadors for Inman Connect San Diego, led by Head Ambassador Matt Richling.

Airbnb challenged the commercial, along with ads that included a "desperate" and "confused" billboard near Airbnb’s headquarters in San Francisco.

A $1.95 trillion asset cap that's limited the bank’s growth could be lifted in Q2 with CFPB and other regulators having closed 12 of 14 consent orders aimed at remedying past business practices.

The FHFA HPI and S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Indices posted a 3.9 percent annual increase in February, according to data released Tuesday. While that marks another year of gains, the data shows that price growth has moderated.

The franchisor's performance was driven by its luxury brands during the first quarter. President and CEO Ryan Schneider also reaffirmed during an investors' call the company's stance on recent moves by NAR, Zillow and Redfin in regards to Clear Cooperation.

The brokerage's federal court complaint acknowledges that clients have canceled listings and that agents have departed amid a battle with Northwest MLS over how they're marketed.