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These are the 31 markets where home prices have fallen the most
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Job loss fears, mortgage rates weigh on housing sentiment
Fannie Mae survey echoes polls by the University of Michigan and the Conference Board that found uncertainty over tariffs is weighing on consumer confidence. Real estate is changing fast, and so must you. Inman Connect San Diego is where you turn uncertainty into...
EXp CEO: You can’t champion consumers and gatekeep listings
In an Inman Exclusive, Leo Pareja, CEO of eXp Realty, writes that exposure sells homes, while shielding listings hurts sellers, limits buyers and undermines trust. Real estate is changing fast, and so must you. Inman Connect San Diego is where you turn uncertainty...
Supercharge your summer marketing: The Download
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Agents lower hopes after summer’s tepid start: Client Pipeline Tracker
Intel observed a notable rise in late June in the share of agents who said their buyer client pools were “substantially” slimmer than at the same point last year. This report is available exclusively to subscribers of Inman Intel, the data and research arm of Inman...
Easy-peasy tech automations (with no learning curve required)
Text replacements and keyboard shortcuts are the OGs of automation, broker-owner Amy Stockberger writes. They’ve saved her business hundreds of hours and thousands of decisions. Real estate is changing fast, and so must you. Inman Connect San Diego is where you turn...
Why my new URL will end in .realtor or .realestate
As Troy Palmquist refreshes his consumer-facing real estate brand online, he takes you along on the journey, including the nuts and bolts decisions related to content marketing. Real estate is changing fast, and so must you. Inman Connect San Diego is where you turn...
Are you about to become a real estate dinosaur?
Technology doesn’t take the place of relationship-building, Bernice Ross writes. The agent who masters both is ready to move forward with confidence in today’s market. Real estate is changing fast, and so must you. Inman Connect San Diego is where you turn uncertainty...
6 creative strategies to refresh your marketing now
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Your city just got ranked. Now put it to work for your business
Buyers are paying attention to “best-of” rankings. Are you? Troy Palmquist teaches you to add this leverage to supercharge your real estate business. Real estate is changing fast, and so must you. Inman Connect San Diego is where you turn uncertainty into strategy —...
Boost your business with co-ownership
The demand for second homes is growing, but so are the barriers. With limited inventory and rising prices, many buyers are hesitant to take on the full cost and responsibility of a second property. Others worry about leaving a home unused for much of the year or...
The action-first formula fueling 1 team’s real estate surge
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Not just Meta: Don’t sleep on YouTube and LinkedIn
From overlooked platforms like YouTube and LinkedIn to ongoing TikTok uncertainty, this week’s updates prove one thing: Agents who stay alert stay relevant. Learn what’s changing — and how to use it. Real estate is changing fast, and so must you. Inman Connect San...
How industry infighting makes it harder for clients to achieve the American dream
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Listing bans, lawsuits, and a ‘big, beautiful bill’: Inman Top 5
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The pursuit of home: What we’re really celebrating this 4th of July
As we celebrate Independence Day, Troy Palmquist looks at where the dream of homeownership went off the rails and how the real estate industry helps — and hurts — homebuyers. Real estate is changing fast, and so must you. Inman Connect San Diego is where you turn...
VA ends key foreclosure rescue program in another setback for veterans and their families
Housing counselor Rachael Hite says that VA loan holders who are having challenges paying their mortgages are losing a mortgage rescue and restructure plan called VASP. Real estate is changing fast, and so must you. Inman Connect San Diego is where you turn...
7 secrets that sell: Summer staging on a smart budget
Luxury expert Chris Pollinger talks to the leadership team at LA’s Elite Home Staging about the features that get luxury homes sold in the summertime. July is Luxury Month at Inman. We’ll take the temperature of the luxury market, talk to top producers in the...
Funny business: Why humor is the unsung hero of real estate survival
Coach Darryl Davis gives you permission to lighten up, enjoy yourself and have more fun in your real estate business. Real estate is changing fast, and so must you. Inman Connect San Diego is where you turn uncertainty into strategy — with real talk, real tools and...
7 ways remote work has shaped homebuyer preferences
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Mortgage rate drop unlikely after strong June jobs report
The report beat analyst expectations by 37,000 jobs, curtailing hopes of a short-term rate cut in July. Several economists say mortgage rates will likely stay elevated and keep homebuyers on the sidelines. Real estate is changing fast, and so must you. Inman Connect...
Brian Buffini: ‘Apathy’ is the greatest threat to real estate
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Huddle Up: How The Heyday Group is redefining team culture in Austin
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Tool Kit: Rebuilding the real estate dream team
Regroup and rebuild a real estate team that’s gone off the rails with content and advice from trainer Rachael Hite. Real estate is changing fast, and so must you. Inman Connect San Diego is where you turn uncertainty into strategy — with real talk, real tools and the...
7 hacks to neutralize team tension before it derails performance
If you’re serious about protecting your team’s performance, Chris Pollinger writes, then stop hoping for harmony and start engineering it. Real estate is changing fast, and so must you. Inman Connect San Diego is where you turn uncertainty into strategy — with real...
Broker Spotlight: Erwin Nicholas II, Mr. Real Estate
Find out how this global ambassador for Houston real estate goes beyond selling to solve his high-net-worth clients’ real estate challenges. July is Luxury Month at Inman. We’ll take the temperature of the luxury market, talk to top producers in the ultra-luxury space...
Ditch the senseless hustle: How to create a business and life you love
Success isn’t about hustle; it’s about harmony. Debra Trappen writes that you don’t have to sacrifice your peace to have a successful business. Real estate is changing fast, and so must you. Inman Connect San Diego is where you turn uncertainty into strategy — with...
Structuring high value joint ventures for real estate brokerages
Many real estate brokerages have used joint ventures successfully to enter mortgage, title, insurance or property management verticals, Phillip Cantrell writes, increasing profitability and client retention. Real estate is changing fast, and so must you. Inman Connect...
With an eye on future lawsuits, Compass formally repudiates CCP in letter to NAR and MLSs
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Inventory has doubled in nearly half of the US’s largest markets
Robust new construction activity and subdued homebuyer demand has led to an inventory boom in 22 of the 50 largest markets, with metros in the South and on the West Coast seeing active inventory double compared to 2019. Real estate is changing fast, and so must...
FHFA Director Pulte calls on Congress to investigate Fed Chair Jerome Powell
“Chairman Powell needs to be investigated by Congress immediately,” the FHFA director said in a statement on Wednesday. Pulte and President Donald Trump have been trying to pressure Powell to resign amid high interest rates. Real estate is changing fast, and so must...
Your next referral source is already in your phone
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Why thought leadership is the new real estate agent advantage
Leads follow leaders, Angela Yungk writes. Lead with purpose, clarity and consistency, and you won’t have to chase business — it finds you. Real estate is changing fast, and so must you. Inman Connect San Diego is where you turn uncertainty into strategy — with real...
Finding Financial Freedom: Jennifer Leahy’s rise from rock bottom to real estate powerhouse
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Buyer antitrust suit alleges Real, Realty One, Vanguard and The Agency conspiracy
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NWMLS fires back at Compass, saying the brokerage adopted a ‘free-rider strategy’
The 32,000-member Northwest Multiple Listing Service wrote in a new legal filing that Compass “cannot have it both ways” by receiving listings via the MLS while holding half of its own listings privately Real estate is changing fast, and so must you. Inman Connect San...
Rocket offers preferred mortgage pricing for Redfin-linked deals
With closure of merger, homebuyers get temporary rate buydown or up to $6,000 in lender credits from Rocket Mortgage when the buyer or seller is represented by a Redfin agent. Real estate is changing fast, and so must you. Inman Connect San Diego is where you turn...
20 Success Principles every real estate agent should master
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California passes bipartisan bills that overhaul environmental law to bolster building starts
California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed the state’s 2025-2026 budget, which offers environmental review exemptions for critical housing and infrastructure projects. Leaders say the exemptions will improve affordability, while environmentalists say it will ruin the...
Mauricio Umansky’s ThePLS.com sues NAR over private listings
Celebrity agent Mauricio Umansky, who has targeted the National Association of Realtors’ dominance over agents and the rules governing real estate, heads back to court. Real estate is changing fast, and so must you. Inman Connect San Diego is where you turn...
How to create a new agent business budget for 2025
Your budget is your business plan in action, broker-owner and author Jessica Souza writes. Find out how to crunch the numbers and make them work as hard as you do. Real estate is changing fast, and so must you. Inman Connect San Diego is where you turn uncertainty...
Mortgage rates are coming down. Does the trend have any legs?
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Rocket reorganizes to close Redfin acquisition, Mr. Cooper on deck
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Zillow fires back at Compass, saying brokerage faces no harm from its listing policy
Zillow attorneys pushed back at Compass’ request for a broad and expedited discovery, and on the brokerage’s private listing network. ‘Compass would erect new barriers for buyers by making listings exclusive to each broker.’ Real estate is changing fast, and so must...
It’s reckoning day for private listings. What you should know about Zillow’s changes
The nation’s largest real estate portal began enforcing its ban on private listings on Monday, 10 weeks after announcing its new standards. Here’s what you need to know now. Real estate is changing fast, and so must you. Inman Connect San Diego is where you turn...
How being a successful agent is like being a Broadway producer
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Big cities drive the housing supply reset — for all the wrong reasons
The urban-suburban divide that helped define the housing market’s early pandemic boom has continued to shape its downturn and inventory rebalancing, according to an Intel analysis of hyperlocal data. This report is available exclusively to subscribers of Inman Intel,...
In a heavy M&A landscape, Rod Watson says he’s staying indie
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Multi-gen mayhem: Selling a home with 4 generations of input
An organized and proactive process can help keep the peace between family members and sell your client’s home efficiently, Lindsey Harn writes. Real estate is changing fast, and so must you. Inman Connect San Diego is where you turn uncertainty into strategy — with...
Best listing on the street: Differentiate your service with home repair solutions
As the market shifts, it’s important that your listing stands out from the competition. Troy Palmquist helps you help your sellers get market-ready fast. Real estate is changing fast, and so must you. Inman Connect San Diego is where you turn uncertainty into strategy...















































