$4 Million Homes in California

An Italianate house in San Francisco, a ranch in Solvang and a cedar-shake cottage in Bolinas.

Engel & Völkers’ CEO: ‘We’re focused on culture over indiscriminate scale’

Stuart Siegel said he wants his company to be known for quality, and wondered how companies like Compass and Anywhere might be able to unify their cultures.

Hopeful but wary, agents report slippage in listing pipelines: Intel

A renewed interest from homebuyer clients has been offset by lost ground with sellers, agents across the country tell Intel. It's testing their newfound hope for the year ahead.

Here are the stories you missed amid the Compass coverage

In case you were head down in the Compass merger news last week, we've put together a roundup of the market stats and how-tos you may have missed.

How a Green Beret turned an agent’s advice into a $600M empire

Levi Rodgers, a former U.S. Army Special Forces Green Beret, share’s his powerful story of survival, recovery and building a top real estate team in Texas.

Closing is the lifetime launchpad for client follow-up: Step 8

When your buyer-focused transaction management system runs on habit instead of willpower, you don’t skip the steps that matter most, Cassie Walker Johnson writes as she wraps up her eight-step plan.

More than half of metros stray from ‘balanced’ housing market

The housing market is seeing signs of balance, but dig deeper, and the picture looks far from uniform. Here’s how to explain it to clients.

Home Builders, and Homeowners, Brace for Impact of Kitchen Tariffs

President Trump’s plan for import taxes on foreign-made cabinets, vanities and furniture is reverberating through the industry.

How to Get Building Scaffolding Removed in New York City

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.

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