The number of these programs, which come from a range of sources, is rising in the United States, but there are barriers to entry.
7 signs your business is thriving (even when the market isn’t)
The market doesn’t determine the trajectory of your real estate business, Jimmy Burgess writes. Your systems, consistency and intentionality do.
Can Street Vendors Set Up Right Outside My Building?
New York City has many restrictions on where and how vendors can sell their goods.
If Fannie and Freddie go public, what happens to mortgage rates?
Impact on rates depends on the structure of rumored IPO. Whatever the plan turns out to be, the Trump administration has stacked the boards at the mortgage giants with its supporters.
4 sections of a KILLER listing appointment: Now Streaming
Real estate coach Darryl Davis teaches you to control the flow of listing presentations, so you never have to go in and wing it.
History proves it: Low interest rates are not a cure-all for real estate ills
There are no easy solutions to the sluggish real estate market, team leader Carl Medford writes, and he does not believe slashing interest rates will have the desired effect.
Steering suit, pig’s head, YouTube rules: Inman’s 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.
Bears Are Terrorizing Romania. It’s Humans’ Fault.
Romania’s growing bear population has turned conservation into confrontation for people living in the shadows of the Carpathian Mountains.
$1.5 Million Homes in Italy’s Lake Region
A custom-built home near Lake Maggiore, and a duplex and a country home both with views of Lake Como.
After 40 years in business, this Utah real estate broker gets a client a week through TikTok
"Others are all doing the same thing, so I’m doing something different," said Babs De Lay, a top 5 percent broker who recently began growing a large following on social media.
7 end-of-summer marketing ideas to spark fall momentum
The end of summer can be one of the best times to reignite your marketing and reconnect with your community. Coach Darryl Davis shows you how.
Demystify rentals as a lead source with RentEdge: Tech Review
Craig Rowe reviews RentEdge rental management software, which is for real estate agents and includes features for landlord services, renter screening and MLS integration across 300+ markets nationwide.
Ready to raise your price point? Here’s your luxury agent playbook
Whether you're just starting out in real estate or trying to grow your business in a new direction, broker Joseph Santini shares tips for breaking into the luxury niche.
Back as CEO, loanDepot founder has his work cut out for him
Anthony Hsieh brings back two technology executives after loanDepot, which hasn’t turned a full-year profit since 2021, posts $25 million Q2 loss.
Defying conventional wisdom, UWM grows mortgage refis
While rival Rocket Mortgage seeks to boost refis by becoming largest U.S. loan servicer, UWM CEO Mat Ishbia says AI, competitive pricing will help mortgage brokers compete for borrowers.
Martha’s Vineyard property tied to the Obamas sells for $37M
The 7,800-square-foot estate was reportedly purchased by businessman Les Wexner, the founder of L Brands, which was previously the parent company of Bath & Body Works and Victoria's Secret.
Residential roots, commercial reach: How this broker created scale with a strategic merger
Find out how Jill Butler's RedKey Realty Leaders scaled smarter by bringing on a boutique commercial brokerage and integrating their agents and their services.
Judge denies NWMLS request to stay discovery, moving the needle forward for Compass
An order signed by U.S. District Judge Jamal N. Whitehead on Wednesday denied NWMLS's request to stay discovery while the court considers its motion to dismiss the case.
When It Was ‘Time to Get Out of Florida,’ She Went for an Appalachian Vibe in North Carolina
A mother and her son searched near Asheville, N.C., for a quiet place with nice views and an easy commute to her new job.
Broker Spotlight: Bobby Murphy, The Agency Boston
Find out how this managing partner and his team got their start and where they see their market moving next.