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Considering a career move? Start by asking these 8 questions
Your next professional move should be driven by vision and intention, not pressure, as you continue to develop your career, Coldwell Banker Affiliates’ Jason Waugh writes. Bigger. Better. Bolder. Inman Connect is heading to San Diego. Join thousands of real estate...
Down payments set shrinking course for 1st time in 2 years
Down payments are declining even as home prices are rising because buyers are facing affordability challenges or opting to reserve more of their cash because of economic uncertainty, Redfin said. Bigger. Better. Bolder. Inman Connect is heading to San Diego. Join...
Low-fee brokers can offer quality, full service for less: Watchdog
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2 Americas: Housing markets the Great Rebalancing has left behind
The market has undeniably shifted from the extreme seller’s environment of the early pandemic. But in much of the U.S., buyers still face substantial inventory constraints, an Intel analysis shows. This report is available exclusively to subscribers of Inman Intel,...
7 real estate problems agents face — and how to crush them like a pro
When you hit a bump in the road in your real estate career, you’ll know how to handle it and push through with these tips from coach Darryl Davis. Bigger. Better. Bolder. Inman Connect is heading to San Diego. Join thousands of real estate pros, connect with the Inman...
The good, the bad, the ugly: What to know before you buy an Airbnb
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Thanks, Dad: What men really want this Father’s Day
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Trending: Trial Reels, smarter ads and AI-powered reach
The platforms are evolving fast, but the real estate playbook remains simple: Show up often, tell better stories and leverage tools that help the right clients find you. Bigger. Better. Bolder. Inman Connect is heading to San Diego. Join thousands of real estate pros,...
The super dads of real estate: A Father’s Day tribute
As we celebrate Father’s Day, Ashley Harris recognizes her father, her husband and the dads who lead with presence — in every form that takes. Bigger. Better. Bolder. Inman Connect is heading to San Diego. Join thousands of real estate pros, connect with the Inman...
Are you hungry for 15 Dad Jokes just in time for Father’s Day?
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Investors contemplate options amid market shift: The Download
As investors see local markets and rental prices soften, they’ve started to unload underperforming inventory at a record pace. Bigger. Better. Bolder. Inman Connect is heading to San Diego. Join thousands of real estate pros, connect with the Inman Community, and gain...
Trump looks to South Korea to bring down mortgage rates
Overseas investors hold about $1.36 trillion in U.S. mortgage debt, with Japan, China, Taiwan and Canada accounting for 61 percent of that total. Bigger. Better. Bolder. Inman Connect is heading to San Diego. Join thousands of real estate pros, connect with the Inman...
Homesellers fight to keep legal battle with eXp, Weichert alive
The real estate brokerages want to pause a commission case known as Gibson while they wrap up a different lawsuit. But the Gibson homeseller plaintiffs don’t want their case put on ice. Bigger. Better. Bolder. Inman Connect is heading to San Diego. Join thousands of...
Compass CEO Reffkin continues anti-Zillow social media blitz
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Some markets look vulnerable as home price appreciation cools
Experts polled by Fannie Mae expect national home prices to keep climbing, but see Austin, Tampa, Dallas, Denver, Houston, Miami and Phoenix as markets most likely to see price declines. Bigger. Better. Bolder. Inman Connect is heading to San Diego. Join thousands of...
What converts: 5 essentials for high-impact agent websites
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NAR speech policy change could shift disciplinary burden to brokers
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‘Alliance members won’t back down’ before anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric
No one in the real estate industry has the right to discriminate against or disparage a group of people, LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance President Justin “JZ” Ziegler writes. Bigger. Better. Bolder. Inman Connect is heading to San Diego. Join thousands of real estate...
Court approval, farming framework, procuring cause: Top 5
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The 3 stages of a listing — and how to win each one
Put effort into the before, during and after of the listing appointment to position the property and generate additional leads from the process, Nick Schlekeway writes. Bigger. Better. Bolder. Inman Connect is heading to San Diego. Join thousands of real estate pros,...
Opendoor sheds more employees following Nasdaq delisting threat
After posting losses in 16 of the past 18 quarters, Opendoor implemented the latest in a string of layoffs on Wednesday, primarily on the iBuyer’s sales side, Inman has learned exclusively. Bigger. Better. Bolder. Inman Connect is heading to San Diego. Join thousands...
Court denies CFPB’s request to vacate fair lending settlement
Judge declines to reopen case and vacate settlement with Chicago mortgage broker Townstone Financial, calling the request “a Pandora’s box the court refuses to open.” Bigger. Better. Bolder. Inman Connect is heading to San Diego. Join thousands of real estate pros,...
American woman wins $300K Irish home for price of 2 coffees
Imelda Collins launched the “Win a House Near Sligo” raffle to give one lucky winner the keys to her “fairytale Irish country home” in County Leitrim, Ireland. Over 150,000 tickets were sold, and in the end, Kathleen Spangler of Chicago emerged as the winner. Bigger....
Broker Spotlight: Holly Brink, My Real Estate Company
Find out how this broker across four states has launched and where she and her agents are headed as they embrace the future. Bigger. Better. Bolder. Inman Connect is heading to San Diego. Join thousands of real estate pros, connect with the Inman Community, and gain...
Chimera boosts non-QM presence with HomeXpress acquisition
The New York City-based REIT will pay $120 million in cash for national non-Qualified Mortgage lender HomeXpress Mortgage Corp., plus 2.08 million shares in Chimera valued at $27.9 million. Bigger. Better. Bolder. Inman Connect is heading to San Diego. Join thousands...
Senate confirms HUD deputy secretary in 51-43 vote
The Senate confirmed Department of Housing and Urban Development Chief of Staff Andrew Hughes as the department’s deputy secretary. Hughes also worked under former Secretary Ben Carson. Bigger. Better. Bolder. Inman Connect is heading to San Diego. Join thousands of...
Build the future: What I learned when creating a new flagship office
CEO and founder Jill Butler offers insights to help you build something that reflects the heart of your company and provides the space for your agents to accomplish big things. Bigger. Better. Bolder. Inman Connect is heading to San Diego. Join thousands of real...
How to automate 60% of workflow without sacrificing service
AI will never replace the power of real connection, indie broker Amy Stockberger writes. But it can clear the clutter, remove the repetition, and give you back the time and energy to focus on what actually builds legacy. Bigger. Better. Bolder. Inman Connect is...
StreetEasy listings fell this week. The portal says FARE isn’t the issue
The Zillow-owned portal appeared to shed listings Wednesday after the Fairness in Apartment Rental Expenses Act became law, but a spokesperson insisted daily fluctuations are common. Bigger. Better. Bolder. Inman Connect is heading to San Diego. Join thousands of real...
Small, medium or large? Choosing your Goldilocks real estate team
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How to show up online without selling out: Visibility with integrity
Showing up with integrity, clarity and authenticity allows you to build a brand that’s in alignment with your own experience, Debra Trappen writes. Bigger. Better. Bolder. Inman Connect is heading to San Diego. Join thousands of real estate pros, connect with the...
Finding Financial Freedom: How Courtney Smith empowers women
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Leave The U.S.: A Village In Italy Is Selling Homes To Americans—For $1
A village in Italy is offering $1 homes to Americans, but the real opportunity—and cost—comes in renovation, timelines, and due diligence. Learn how Texans can evaluate $1 programs, budget realistically, and plan a smooth move to rural Italian living.
WeWork is profitable again after working through its bankruptcy
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Rising inventories have more homebuyers going to their lender
Purchase loan applications soared 10 percent last week to the highest level since April, even though rates have been stuck in the high sixes, the Mortgage Bankers Association reported Wednesday. Bigger. Better. Bolder. Inman Connect is heading to San Diego. Join...
NYC broker fee bill goes into effect despite REBNY lawsuit
New York City’s broker fee bill went into effect on Wednesday, prohibiting property owners from passing broker fees onto renters. REBNY attempted to block the bill’s enforcement but failed. Bigger. Better. Bolder. Inman Connect is heading to San Diego. Join thousands...
Fairway Independent Mortgage buys itself a new Midwest division
Fort Wayne, Indiana-based Hallmark Home Mortgage is licensed in 18 states. Company founder and CEO Deborah Sturges is joining Fairway as a division manager. Bigger. Better. Bolder. Inman Connect is heading to San Diego. Join thousands of real estate pros, connect with...
3rd indictment adds new charge against Alexander brothers
The new allegation of aggravated sexual abuse by force, threat or intoxicant against Oren and Alon brings the total number of counts against the brothers collectively up to 10. Bigger. Better. Bolder. Inman Connect is heading to San Diego. Join thousands of real...
CFPB enforcement chief resigns, saying mission ‘under attack’
The Trump administration is seeking to cut 90 percent of the CFPB’s workforce, and has dismissed about 20 active enforcement cases and moved to vacate or weaken several finalized settlements. Bigger. Better. Bolder. Inman Connect is heading to San Diego. Join...
Most likely to succeed (or disrupt): Class photos from Real Estate High
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7 proven ways to revive a listing without dropping the price
A price drop is not your only option when the market’s slow or the listing’s stale. Darryl Davis offers strategies to reboot and relaunch that property. Bigger. Better. Bolder. Inman Connect is heading to San Diego. Join thousands of real estate pros, connect with the...
8 tips for maximizing a listing’s square footage as an agent
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25 bathroom remodel ideas for 2025 that add value and style
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Leading Lehigh Valley indie joins Coldwell Banker Hearthside
Boutique firm Acre & Estate has joined Coldwell Banker Hearthside. The merger extends Coldwell Banker Hearthside’s reach from 11 to 14 offices throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Bigger. Better. Bolder. Inman Connect is heading to San Diego. Join thousands of real...
Zillow Rentals launches artificial intelligence-fueled chatbot EliseAI
Zillow Rentals has partnered with third-party artificial intelligence company, EliseAI, to power its chatbot for renters and property owners. EliseAI will answer questions, schedule tours and send automatic follow-ups to renters. Bigger. Better. Bolder. Inman Connect...
Foreclosures were up 9% year over year in May: ATTOM
States with the highest foreclosure rates in May included Delaware, Florida, Illinois and Indiana. ATTOM’s CEO described the situation as “a mixed picture.” Bigger. Better. Bolder. Inman Connect is heading to San Diego. Join thousands of real estate pros, connect with...
More than 2.5M people have made commission settlement claims
The company handling notifications has sent out more than 100 million emails notifying homesellers about the settlements — and is charging more than $32 million for its services. Bigger. Better. Bolder. Inman Connect is heading to San Diego. Join thousands of real...
NAR has made some big changes this year. What’s your take? Pulse
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California broker challenges NAR rule over dues for non-members
Modesto broker John Diaz took aim at NAR, CAR and two local organizations for the creation and enforcement of the Variable Dues Formula, which he claims is illegal and anticompetitive. Bigger. Better. Bolder. Inman Connect is heading to San Diego. Join thousands of...
NAR: The settlement didn’t kill procuring cause
The concept of who brings the buyer that completes a real estate sale will remain, though it may come up less frequently in commission disputes, according to the trade group. Bigger. Better. Bolder. Inman Connect is heading to San Diego. Join thousands of real estate...
















































