KW Cares is 20! Its CEO reveals how leaders can mobilize agents to give

Alexia Rodriguez, CEO of KW Cares, Keller Williams' philanthropic arm, reflects on the nonprofit's 20th anniversary and why companies with employee hardship funds enjoy higher retention rates.

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State Farm exits California homeowners’ insurance market

Inflation, construction costs and intensifying wildfire seasons pushed State Farm to stop taking new homeowners' insurance applications in California, the insurance giant announced Friday.

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‘Inflation is still running too high’: Homebuyers stunned by rate surge

Requests for purchase loans were down last week by 31 percent from a year ago as rates rose to new 2023 highs and homes remained scarce in many markets, according to the MBA's Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey.

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Where’s the line between personal and professional on social media?

There are so many different social media vibes, we wanted to know: Where's the line between personal and professional on social media?

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Catapult agent productivity to new heights with these key strategies

Learn the strategies of agent productivity from a panel of top-performers as they discuss recruiting, training and empowering agents to conquer sales goals in a shifting market.

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When it comes to Instagram, how personal is too personal?

Start infusing your personality and perspective into your social media content to connect with your audience and increase engagement, writes social media expert Maris Callahan Messervey.

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Judge narrows in on trial date for bombshell commission lawsuit

If the parties don't settle, expect a lengthy trial for the Moehrl homesellers' case against NAR, Anywhere, Keller Williams, RE/MAX and HomeServices of America.

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Mortgage rates hit new 2023 high on debt ceiling, inflation worries

For investors who provide the funding for most U.S. mortgages, the debt ceiling crisis won't be over until Congress actually votes to approve the deal negotiated over the weekend.

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Second month of home price gains could signal end to year of declines

U.S. home prices rose 0.7 percent in March, notching a second-straight month of upticks while suggesting declines that began in 2022 may be winding down, according to data from CoreLogic and the FHFA.

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A new lens for success: Reframe your mindset, overcome obstacles

Now Streaming! Discover the transformative power of reframing your mindset with a new outlook, and gain the upper hand in conquering challenges with Bill Storm's Inman Access class.

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Heading into summer, Airbnb is going head-to-head with the hotels

It grew from a way to earn a little extra money renting out a room to a $67B behemoth. Now, heading into a busy travel season, Airbnb looks to return to its roots.

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Real estate investing: 3 tips to get started from a seasoned investor

Find a niche, start small and think local, writes Inman contributor Michael Zaransky, the founder and managing principal of MZ Capital Partners.

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Should real estate investors bank on self-storage amid uncertainty?

Should you jump on the bandwagon or leave self-storage to institutional investors? Here's what to consider before investing in a storage facility, according to SparkRental co-founder G. Brian Davis.

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Plunk’s API plugged into Mosaik and Roomvu

In addition to Mosaik and Roomvu, Plunk is also providing actionable market data to DropOffer, Calque and SphereBuilder, according to a company announcement.

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Ignition! Brokerage Engine, Payload to speed secure payments

Secure payment processor Payload will deploy its APIs to facilitate faster, more secure payments for customers of Brokerage Engine, according to an announcement exclusively sent to Inman.

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A former CNN producer reveals why agents intuitively ‘get’ social media

Ahead of her appearance at Inman Connect Las Vegas, media strategist Shannon McKinstrie shares how agents can tap into social media as a lead generator without falling into a time-suck.

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Are ARMs and 40-year mortgage loans good deals for buyers? 

Focusing exclusively on monthly payments can mean borrowers lose sight of the advantages, and drawbacks, of various loan products. Trainer Bernice Ross looks at some alternatives to the 30-year fixed rate mortgage.

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Find your superpower so you can save your business

In a time of cynicism and negativity, superhero movies are more popular than ever. Here’s how to become the hero in your own life and in your business.

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What are the trending interior design colors for 2023?

When listing a luxury property, agents must bear in mind that buyers’ expectations are higher than ever. They want to see a home that aligns with the aspirational architectural content they watch and read. And color can effectively illustrate that designer lifestyle.

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A 5-step, fail-proof plan to get consistent with video marketing

Real estate agents should be using video to market their businesses consistently, period, Kyle Draper writes. Here's how to do it.

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