Everything you need to know about purchasing virtual land (but were afraid to ask)

According to addy founder Mike Stephenson, virtual worlds offer us the opportunity to expand our professional horizons with real-world applications of finance and investment principles that can pay off in the real world.

The current state of the real estate metaverse

Many experts look at the metaverse as a 3D model of the Internet. If you've ever put on a virtual reality headset, you've visited the metaverse.

9 characteristics of resilient real estate agents

If you're looking for a new rockstar to join your team, you will do yourself a huge favor by looking for candidates who already exhibit the characteristics of high-performing agents. Keep in mind, however, that some things can be taught or perfected over time.

Crypto Corner: How blockchain is changing real estate

Rich Hopen invites you to jump down the crypto rabbit hole in his new series for Inman. First up, the basics of bitcoin and blockchain.

Ready to saddle up and make the move to Montana? The Real Word

This week, Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss PPP loans, record-setting levels of home equity and a Montana Marketeer.

MLSs team up to share listings, tech tools in unique partnership program

Atlanta-based First MLS (FMLS) and Greater Alabama MLS have inked a deal to both share data and offer GALMLS subscribers Remine's products through FMLS.

RE/MAX’s Motto Mortgage lures key exec from rival to fuel growth

Chris Erickson has held product management roles at Guaranteed Rate, CoreLogic, Nationstar Mortgage and Citi.

Manhattan median rent hits new $4K high, according to report

Someone applying for a typical Manhattan apartment would need to make a salary of $157,000 per year in order to afford the rent.

Anywhere rings in rebrand at NYSE opening bell with new stock ticker

Anywhere Real Estate celebrated the official launch of its rebrand from Realogy on Thursday at the New York Stock Exchange opening bell. The company is now trading under the "HOUS" ticker.

The photo is the future: Agents will never have to enter listing data again

Smart photo technology is poised to help lessen data entry tasks for agent with the ease of snapping a picture.

CRMLS and Perchwell ink deal to launch new platform in 2023

The agreement to launch an MLS platform for subscribers comes six months after California Regional MLS bought an equity stake in Perchwell through its venture capital fund.

Be prepared to ‘go deep’ when recruiting a new team to your brokerage

In this week’s video column, @properties Christie’s International Real Estate executives Amy Corr and Kevin Van Eck discuss how to recruit a new team to your brokerage and set them up for success.

5 gentle prospecting ideas for your team 

Aggressive sales tactics are not for everyone. Coach Darryl Davis offers his best advice for launching softer, gentler prospecting strategies for your team

Selling the truly smart home: Seven key concepts

Tech is taking over design in the luxury market, according to Realtor and tech expert Brandon Doyle. Tour this smart home to see what you've been missing.

Broker Spotlight: Gerard Liguori, Joseph Liguori and Carmen N. D’Angelo Jr., Premier Estate Properties 

This week the spotlight shines on three award-winning South Florida luxury real estate trailblazers.

4 strategies to get your buyers back in the game

In a competitive marketplace, more than ever, buyers turn to experts in the field for creative, confidence-inducing solutions. Find ways to be the broker people think of when looking for answers. 

Sales declines, price drops and the return of buyer incentives: Oh my!

It’s getting hairy out there for homebuilders as construction leaders report that buyers are losing interest in pricy new properties now that mortgage rates have climbed, according to a new survey.

Welcome To Anywhere

Our shift to Anywhere underscores our dedication to transforming the home buying and selling experience, alongside our powerful agent network and franchise owners, for any consumer, anywhere.

Lending activity plummeted during Q1, fastest YOY decline in 8 years

A report found overall residential lending to be down 32 percent between the first quarters of 2021 and 2022, with refinancing lending dropping 22 percent and mortgages dipping 18 percent.

Homeowners gained $3.8T in equity over the past year, CoreLogic says

Homeowner equity grew by 32.2 percent in the past year as the number of borrowers underwater on their mortgages fell to a new low. California, Hawaii and Washington led the way.

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