In her first interview with Inman, Keller Williams CMO Sandra Howard shares the key to creating a brand that's timeless yet timely, and her plans to push the Texas-based franchisor's marketing to the next level.
Mindset shift: Real estate clients don’t need you anymore
Move your value proposition away from the transactional and into the protective, taking care of your clients in a way that technology can't, Josh Ries writes.
Our top 10 most-read Back to Basics how-tos of 2025 (so far)
To arm you with all the tips and tricks your colleagues have already read, our editors rounded up the top how-tos of the year. Catch up, or get left behind.
How politics and policy are fueling the housing crisis in 2025
On this episode, American Property Owners Alliance’s Colin Allen breaks down the government's approach to the housing supply crisis, partisan divides and surprising bipartisan collaboration.
Lesson Learned: Be consumer-driven, not commission-driven
Learn how Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania, agent Tim Tepes puts his investing acumen and daily discipline to work for real estate clients.
Compass hires former NAR lead attorney as it doubles down on legal battles
Ethan Glass served as lead outside counsel for the National Association of Realtors throughout the trial in the homeseller commission lawsuit known as Sitzer | Burnett.
Massive downward jobs revision not budging mortgage rates
Rebenchmarking that suggests the U.S. added 911,000 fewer jobs than previously thought generates political heat but was widely expected by economists and investors.
Here are the markets where homebuyers have the upper hand
Realtor.com's August market report revealed the emergence of a balanced market, with pockets of dominance for buyers in the Southeast and West. However, economic headwinds are suppressing sales, with contract signings and delistings rising annually during the month.
The New York City Buildings Amelia Earhart Left Behind
The Kansas-born aviator was a heroine of the Midwest in her day. But her legend was forged in Midtown Manhattan.
How this agent went viral by falling in love with the home in his TikTok video tour
Jered Jones thought he had a hit-in-the-making with an emo parody music video he created on TikTok, but he was taken by surprise when his viral moment came by way of a spontaneous home tour.
How to nail the price reduction conversation with homesellers
Coach Verl Workman outlines how to fix what real estate agents say when the home isn’t selling and what the homeowner hears when the agent speaks.
Find your content lane: How to stand out on social media
If your feed feels scattered and leaves clients guessing, you’re not posting with purpose. Alyssa Stalker shares how to build a clear content lane that creates trust and a path to work with you.
Back to school, back to basics: An 8-step buyer plan for every agent
Windermere agent Cassie Walker Johnson launches an eight-step series that will streamline the way you work with hopeful homebuyers.
Portals spend millions on SEO. Here’s how to leverage it for free
Lead-gen expert Josh Ries tells you how to transform ideas from Zillow and Realtor.com into local insights that make your content marketing stand out for all the right reasons.
Pennymac takes a stake in Vesta, launches non-QM mortgages
A major player in correspondent lending and mortgage servicing, Pennymac is looking to provide more loans directly to consumers through a strategic partnership and investment in mortgage loan origination software provider Vesta.
These 10 real estate markets have lost $233B in value since 2024
Home values still remain far above what they were before the pandemic sent home prices soaring across the U.S.
$875,000 Homes in California
A rustic cabin in Sycamore Canyon, a converted 1900s house in San Francisco’s Mission District and a private retreat in Sonoma County.
Ten Tiny Homes
Fitting into a small home means clever transformations, custom storage solutions, and often, bright pops of color. These homes do it all.
An Educator Found Her Calling (and Some Laughs) in Oakland
Micia Mosely founded a group to support Black teachers transforming schools across the country. She also tells a joke or two.
Modest gains help agents see path to recovery: Client Pipeline Tracker
Homebuyers are still only dipping their toes back into the market. But it's enough for agents to feel cautiously optimistic again about the year ahead — and dream a little bigger.