3 ways to protect the identity of a high-profile luxury homebuyer

Working with high-profile clients isn’t just about finding the perfect home, broker Kamran Zand writes. It’s about protecting their lifestyle, reputation and security.

What real estate brokerages can learn from luxury hotel brands

Real estate companies have the opportunity to craft a distinctive client experience aligned with their brand, values, vision and mission, The Agency's Rainy Hake Austin writes.

This agent bought a home at 22. Now she helps Gen Z do the same

Gen Z is ready to purchase a home, but they need guidance and education, Atlanta-based Realtor Jessica Dudley writes. Here's how you can help them achieve their real estate goals.

EXp Realty exec tells agents to stop using bad photos

Wendy Forsythe also recently said agents right now need to adapt to longer listing marketing periods and offered some advice for today's team leaders.

Backers of rival mortgage credit scores wage public relations war

As new scoring models by Fair Isaac and VantageScore vie for acceptance by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, claims and counterclaims fly. In the meantime, mortgage giants are stuck with FICO Classic.

Broker Spotlight: Deborah Morton, The Agency Atlanta

Find out how this Atlanta broker and radio host is creating a space where high-level collaboration, growth and innovation thrive.

Zillow slams Compass’ ‘hidden listing scheme’ in new court filing

The portal giant countered arguments Compass had made in its complaint alleging antitrust activity and more, and asked the court to deny a request for a preliminary injunction that would prevent enforcement of Zillow's new listing standards.

Finding a Gem in the Woods of Central Connecticut

Two California transplants ventured east in search of midcentury design, lots of sunlight and space for guests.

$2.6 Million Homes in Whistler, British Columbia

The famed ski town north of Vancouver is dotted with log cabins and a dwindling number of 20th-century A-frames.

Homes for Sale in Manhattan and the Bronx

This week’s homes are on the Upper East Side and in Riverdale.

Homes for Sale in Connecticut and New York

This week’s homes are a four-bedroom in Fairfield and a three-bedroom in Armonk.

Renters Are Taking Over the Suburbs

In 15 major U.S. metro suburbs, renter households more than doubled between 2018 and 2023.

To Live Up to a Legacy, These Texas High Schoolers Had Two Days to Build a Tiny House

A Texas high school has won more championships in mock tiny home construction than any other school in the country. Could a team of rookies defend the title?

5 reasons part-time agent doesn’t mean rookie agent

Next time you’re working with a part-time agent, Jonathan Pressman writes, give them a chance to show you what they bring to the table before you jump to conclusions.

Inman Market View: Peer deep inside the inventory realignment

With interactive maps and charts, Inman's data team sheds light on the most salient trends in your market — and hundreds of others.

Real estate’s secret weapon is radical personalization: Umansky

Radical personalization is the real differentiator that turns a transaction into a story and a client into an advocate, The Agency's Mauricio Umansky writes.

Why indie brokerages still matter

Dezireh Eyn, CEO of Platinum Properties in New York City, writes that independent brokerages understand their people, their markets and the relationships that make real estate run.

Why you’re losing listings (and how to get them back)

You’re sitting on a goldmine — your database — but without the right strategy, it’s costing you listings. Join us for a high-impact session that reveals how top agents are turning missed opportunities into closed deals using smarter systems and AI-powered tools.

Homebuyers get cold feet as mortgage rates rebound from lows

Purchase loan applications came in last week at the slowest pace since May, as renewed concerns about the impact of tariffs drive up mortgage rates and weigh on consumer sentiment.

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are not accepting VantageScore 4.0

Once selling guides are updated, lenders will have the option of using either VantageScore 4.0 or the Classic FICO scoring model, but FICO Score 10 T remains in limbo, FHFA says.

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