The city has enacted new laws to reduce the length of time for scaffolding and sidewalk shed permits. But you can take more direct action.
What real estate agents can learn from TikTok, Tylenol and Disney
Behind the headline-dominating controversies this week are powerful lessons in messaging, trust and public perception that agents can’t afford to miss, digital marketer Jessi Healey writes.
Democrats seek transparency into Fannie, Freddie ‘reprivatization’
The Trump administration has assured industry groups that a stable housing finance system and low mortgage rates are a "North Star" in plans for a secondary offering, but Dems complain they've been shut out of process.
A Secret Sauce Keeps This Australian House Hot and Cool
An architect couple, Carol Marra and Ken Yeh, used tile remnants and mismatched boards to outfit their energy efficient mountain dwelling.
Former agent convicted of swindling woman out of her home
While Monique Hill and her husband were undergoing foreclosure proceedings, former real estate agent Oscar Dais created, signed and notarized a fraudulent deed in Hill's maiden name. This week, Dais pleaded guilty.
The modern tech stack agents and brokerages need now: Streaming
Instead of hoping new software will transform your company, learn how to build a smart, streamlined tech stack that enhances existing workflows, improves efficiency and drives real growth.
$1B Florida brokerage and former NFL prospect join Christie’s International Real Estate
First Coast, founded by Corey Hasting in 2018, brings around 130 agents from Engel & Völkers to the luxury brand operating across the Jacksonville, Florida, metro area.
Here’s the essential reading on the Compass-Anywhere deal
Lock in with Inman’s ongoing coverage of the Compass-Anywhere merger — from deal details and culture clashes to agent reactions and what it means for the future of real estate.
Is fall the new spring? Market winds may be shifting, NAR says
Increased homebuying affordability, more inventory and fewer competing buyers may lead to a prime week for homebuyers in October, leading to conditions like a "second spring market."
Where the industry stands on the Compass-Anywhere deal: Top 5
Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers.
$1.8 Million Homes in Madrid
For just under $2 million in the Spanish capital, buyers can find renovated two-bedroom apartments in heritage buildings and newer semidetached houses.
I’ve studied real estate marketing for 31 years. Here are 7 essentials for effective marketing campaigns
According to Jimmy Burgess, great marketing isn't about doing more. It's about doing the right things consistently.
How the escrow process offers a chance to show your value: Step 7
Just like in school, group projects can be stressful. In Part 7 of her eight-part series, Cassie Walker Johnson helps you pull the moving parts of the escrow process together.
Enduring elegance: Leadership lessons from Giorgio Armani
The designer showed us that greatness isn’t loud, rushed or accidental, Darryl Davis writes. It’s carefully crafted, relentlessly consistent and fueled by deep love of the work.
No filter: Your personal opinions on social media can get you fired
Cancel culture has entered a new, more aggressive phase. For agents, one unfiltered opinion online can spark backlash that threatens your license, your livelihood, and your reputation.
How the Compass-Anywhere deal could spur an ‘arms race’
Real Estate Insiders Unfiltered hosts James Dwiggins and Keith Robinson break down the Compass-Anywhere deal that is set to create a company worth an estimated $10 billion.
How a government shutdown would affect real estate agents
The National Flood Insurance Program, set to lapse on Sept. 30, and federal agencies critical to processing mortgage paperwork like HUD, FHA, VA, USDA and the IRS face staff reductions.
Lesson Learned: This isn’t influencing. It’s business
Find out how North Carolina broker Alli Pepperling launched her real estate business while embracing tradition and technology.
Compass just recruited a pair of high-profile Hilton family scions
Barron Hilton is son of Rick Hilton, a cofounder of Hilton & Hyland, who cofounded the Hilton Hilton brokerage a few years ago with his father and wife, Tessa. Now, the couple will start a team at Compass.
August existing-home sales may have been lowest in a decade
Sales slowed month-over-month to an annualized rate of 4 million homes sold this year, according to a new report released Thursday by NAR.