Property managers dodged bullet after Signature failure — for now

A short-term fix by the federal government helped thousands of property managers keep the lights on after the collapse of Signature and Silicon Valley Bank. But lending will be tougher now, experts told Inman.

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Are ‘infinite returns’ actually possible in real estate investing?

Unlike most other types of investments, it turns out that "infinite returns" are possible in real estate investing. Here's how it's done.

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RentSpree, SkySlope partner to speed renting workflows

SkySlope’s workflow benefits will enhance rental application and tenant screening actions, tools that help smooth out friction-prone, manual processes, RentSpree executives said Tuesday.

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7 questions to ask yourself before becoming a landlord in 2023

Investing in rental properties is one of the most dependable methods of building wealth. You give yourself the best chance of success when you know exactly what you’re getting into.

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AI can transform your content marketing. Here’s how to use it right

Want to do more than write a sonnet with the latest AI tools? Here’s how to put them to work on your content, and the platforms you need now.

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Anthony Hitt unveils brand refresh at Engel & Völkers’ EVX conference

Engel & Völkers' luxury agents poured into Miami this week for the company's 10th annual conference, where Americas CEO Anthony Hitt revealed the brokerage's "Refined" brand refresh.

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Keller Williams’ sales dip in US as agent count takes big leap overseas

Transaction sides fell 18.2 percent year over year for a total of $472.9 billion in sales in 2022, a 12.5 percent decline, according to a full-year earnings report released Monday afternoon by the Texas-based brokerage.

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Mortgage rates nosedive in fallout from Silicon Valley Bank failure

Bank failures and a slowdown in wage growth have forecasters thinking the Fed will back off from an aggressive rate hike campaign next week.

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William Lauder buys Rush Limbaugh’s Palm Beach estate

The deal marks a new record price for the market of Palm Beach where the priciest deal previously went to hedge funder Ken Griffin's purchase of four parcels for $129.6 million in 2013.

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Signature becomes 2nd major real estate-focused bank to fail

Signature was the largest commercial real estate lender in New York City by transaction volume and third-largest by volume since January 2020, according to PincusCo, which tracks real estate transactions.

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The Pinnacle Group joins forces with Douglas Elliman

The eight-person team, established by agent Elaine Bannigan, will now work out of Douglas Elliman's new office in Wellesley, Massachusetts, the company exclusively told Inman.

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Silicon Valley Bank was part of an ecosystem that sped up innovation

Silicon Valley Bank, which federal regulators took control of Friday following a run on the bank, understood the digital age, supported entrepreneurs and understood our needs, writes Inman founder Brad Inman.

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No, it’s not 2008: How to talk to your clients about Silicon Valley Bank

The meltdown of Silicon Valley Bank has sent shockwaves through the proptech industry. Here’s how to keep it from poisoning the well during the spring market.

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With fewer million-dollar homes, is luxury OK? The Real Word

This week, hosts Byron Lazine and Nicole White are talking about the luxury market, seller's biggest regrets and the importance of technology for agents this year.

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Inventory struggle is real, leaders declare in exclusive Inman survey

Leaders and agents who took Inman's first Intel leadership survey said inventory is among their biggest challenges right now — but growing in 2023 isn't out of the question.

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CHALLENGE: Refresh your website in 7 days

If your website is looking more Myspace than TikTok, it's probably time for a refresh. Here's how to get it done quickly, no matter what your budget looks like.

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10 tips for crafting CTAs that convert browsers into buyers

How can you write the most effective call to action, the one that will convert more lookers into leads? Author and coach Darryl Davis offers 10 tips for writing CTAs that’ll get consumers to take action.

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WATCH: ChatGPT – Will it Replace Agents?

Is automating responses the best tactic in an industry that typically requires a deep level of personalization? In this episode, we will take a deeper dive into the benefits of these tools for entrepreneurs and the pitfalls of relying too heavily on technology.

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3 questions agents need to answer right now to grow their business

There are multiple paths agents pursue to grow their business, with no shortage of online resources available. Agents can also get training from their brokerages and insights from colleagues. No development opportunity should be ignored when growing a business.

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Think globally, act locally: How the right franchise partner helps businesses expand their network and net worth

Our successful owners routinely gather to share winning business strategies, discuss joint business ventures, and help make each other even stronger, displaying an unbeatable combination of know-how and camaraderie.

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