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Vetted by HousingWire  |  Our editors independently review the products we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Agents have two choices: Learn how to run your entire business from the apps on your phone or tablet or find a new career. The days of running back to the office to write a tricky email to a client, follow up with a lead, or post on social media are long gone, and they’re never coming back. If you want your business to thrive in 2025, choosing the right real estate apps is crucial. To help,…

Progress in taming inflation slowed in October, but futures market investors think the latest numbers up the odds of another Federal Reserve rate cut next month. Whether it’s refining your business model, mastering new technologies, or discovering strategies to capitalize on the next market surge, Inman Connect New York will prepare you to take bold steps forward. The Next Chapter is about to begin. Be part of it. Join us and thousands of real estate leaders Jan. 22-24, 2025. Progress in taming inflation slowed in October, but not to the extent that investors think a December Fed rate cut is…

Nothing sets you up for success like learning the habits and best practices of more experienced agents, brokers and other housing professionals. Beyond your professional growth, the real estate events and conferences on our list will help you stay current with the latest market, tech and industry trends to help you grow your business. Here’s a look at twelve real estate conferences and events that should be on your radar this year. Summary 1. 2025 NAREB Midwinter Conference NAREB, the National Association of Real Estate Brokers, is a leading organization dedicated to empowering Black real estate professionals and advocating for…

The portal wars in the UK are heating up, as CoStar-owned portal OnTheMarket (OTM) fights accusations of using “misleading” traffic data to dethrone competitor Zoopla as the second-most trafficked home search site in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Whether it’s refining your business model, mastering new technologies, or discovering strategies to capitalize on the next market surge, Inman Connect New York will prepare you to take bold steps forward. The Next Chapter is about to begin. Be part of it. Join us and thousands of real estate leaders Jan. 22-24, 2025. The portal wars in the UK are heating up, as CoStar-owned portal…

Late last week, president-elect Donald Trump announced that he had chosen Scott Turner, the former executive director of the White House Opportunity and Revitalization Council, to lead the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Housing industry reactions were primarily congratulatory for Turner. They included vows from organizations such as the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA), Community Home Lenders of America (CHLA) and National Housing Conference (NHC) to work with the incoming HUD secretary on important issues facing the U.S. housing system. But Turner will have to go through the confirmation process in the Senate before he is seated in…

Photo: Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images You may be distressed over the outcome of the presidential election, but the D.C. luxury market is not. “I think we will see some big numbers transact again starting around January,” says Michael Rankin, the principal and managing partner of Sotheby’s International Realty in Washington, D.C. “People don’t want to spend $5, $10, $15 million if they don’t know whether they’ll be confirmed or not. But what we do know of the people who are coming is that it’s the multimillionaire and multibillionaire class.” The last time Donald Trump took office, the area saw a flurry…

Price and marketing expertise are key to building trust and showing your value with a well-thought-out listing presentation, broker Nick Schlekeway writes. Whether it’s refining your business model, mastering new technologies, or discovering strategies to capitalize on the next market surge, Inman Connect New York will prepare you to take bold steps forward. The Next Chapter is about to begin. Be part of it. Join us and thousands of real estate leaders Jan. 22-24, 2025. When it comes to securing listings, preparation and clear communication are everything. In real estate, success isn’t accidental — it’s the result of a well-thought-out…

It seems like home sellers have had the upper hand in the housing market for years now, but rising inventory has steadily increased the amount of leverage for buyers. That trend will continue in 2025, according to Zillow’s annual housing market forecast. The portal giant projects a “bumpy” year for housing but one that could ultimately result in buyers coming out ahead. This is particularly true in the Southwest. Zillow said that buyers’ markets will spread across the region, provided that mortgage rates don’t drop dramatically and increase pent-up demand. “More inventory should shake loose in 2025, giving buyers a…

Whether you’re a new agent or simply navigating a tight market, all-cash offers can be a game-changing part of your strategy when working with buyers, New American Funding’s Rick Arvielo writes. Whether it’s refining your business model, mastering new technologies, or discovering strategies to capitalize on the next market surge, Inman Connect New York will prepare you to take bold steps forward. The Next Chapter is about to begin. Be part of it. Join us and thousands of real estate leaders Jan. 22-24, 2025. Not long ago, paying cash for a new home seemed like an option only the wealthiest…

Despite the recent rise in mortgage rates, early indicators suggest that the housing market is pointed in the right direction. The latest signal comes from the National Association of Realtors‘ (NAR) Pending Home Sales Index (PHSI), which shows sales in October growing 5.4% year over year and 2% compared to September. The 77.4 reading for the PHSI is the highest mark since March and the third highest dating back to December 2023. The PHSI is benchmarked at 100 in 2001. “Homebuying momentum is building after nearly two years of suppressed home sales,” NAR chief economist Lawrence Yun said in a…