Building a brand doesn’t require a viral video or a billboard, Jimmy Burgess writes. It requires presence, intention and small moments stacked over time.
Who Wins When Neighbors Fight?
A co-op board may need to investigate so that it can protect every resident’s rights.
Stale listing? Here’s how to reset, refresh, relaunch: The Download
It's one of our readers' favorite topics right now, so we're rounding up great contributor insights from agents and brokers with boots on the ground to help you help your sellers.
Even if you’re a solo agent, it still pays to be a team player
You might work alone, but you weren’t meant to grow alone, broker and author Jessica Souza writes. Lean into collaboration and cooperation to boost your real estate career.
Blend Labs embraces Doma’s ‘instant title decisioning’ solution
Doma claims Upfront Title can saves borrowers 40 percent to 70 percent on title insurance. In a trial run with Mr. Cooper, the solution cut loan cycles by three days and saved borrowers hundreds of dollars on title fees.
Meme stock rally? Short squeeze? Opendoor’s share price is soaring
Opendoor, which posted a $392 million 2024 net loss and faced delisting from the Nasdaq Stock Market, is hoping to reach more sellers through partner real estate agents.
Outside lawyers, WSJ editorial board urge Trump not to fire Powell
Trump administration would probably lose court battle, lawyers reportedly advise White House, and markets would react badly, "The Wall Street Journal" warns.
Navigating awkward commission conversations: Now Streaming
Real estate coach Darryl Davis teaches you to navigate the sometimes tricky conversations surrounding commissions.
Single-family permits and starts reach 11-month low in June
Negative homebuyer and homebuilder sentiment matched with growing economic uncertainty to stifle new construction in June, with single-family permits, starts and completions taking the biggest hit.
To Live Up to a Legacy, These Texas High Schoolers Had Two Days to Build a Tiny House
A Texas high school has won more championships in mock tiny home construction than any other school in the country. Could a team of rookies defend the title?
As it turns out, ‘Superman’ has always been a real estate movie
In the new box-office blockbuster and past live-action iterations, the Man of Steel’s arch nemesis has always been bent on global land grabs.
Strategies, schemes and shenanigans: Inman’s 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.
3 ways to protect the identity of a high-profile luxury homebuyer
Working with high-profile clients isn’t just about finding the perfect home, broker Kamran Zand writes. It’s about protecting their lifestyle, reputation and security.
What real estate brokerages can learn from luxury hotel brands
Real estate companies have the opportunity to craft a distinctive client experience aligned with their brand, values, vision and mission, The Agency's Rainy Hake Austin writes.
This agent bought a home at 22. Now she helps Gen Z do the same
Gen Z is ready to purchase a home, but they need guidance and education, Atlanta-based Realtor Jessica Dudley writes. Here's how you can help them achieve their real estate goals.
EXp Realty exec tells agents to stop using bad photos
Wendy Forsythe also recently said agents right now need to adapt to longer listing marketing periods and offered some advice for today's team leaders.
Backers of rival mortgage credit scores wage public relations war
As new scoring models by Fair Isaac and VantageScore vie for acceptance by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, claims and counterclaims fly. In the meantime, mortgage giants are stuck with FICO Classic.
Broker Spotlight: Deborah Morton, The Agency Atlanta
Find out how this Atlanta broker and radio host is creating a space where high-level collaboration, growth and innovation thrive.
Zillow slams Compass’ ‘hidden listing scheme’ in new court filing
The portal giant countered arguments Compass had made in its complaint alleging antitrust activity and more, and asked the court to deny a request for a preliminary injunction that would prevent enforcement of Zillow's new listing standards.
Finding a Gem in the Woods of Central Connecticut
Two California transplants ventured east in search of midcentury design, lots of sunlight and space for guests.