Compass became the largest company of its kind in the U.S. this year, but is holding its annual gathering as the real estate industry navigates uniquely troubled waters.

To help empower you to protect your personal life, have a healthier work life and find more time in your day, we've rounded up top tips from Inman contributors. Find out how to set boundaries with yourself and your clients, lay down the law and say no like a champion.

The emerging buyer’s market, with increasing inventory and falling prices, offers a golden opportunity for you to invest in real estate to create income now and in the future. Trainer and author Bernice Ross provides steps to help you choose an investment property that can yield the greatest return possible.

It’s critical to be able to adapt to change in this business, which is always cyclical and ever-evolving. To help ensure agents stay ahead of the curve, follow coach Darryl Davis’ tips on how to train agents to weather any market shift with ease.

As we adapt to a deteriorating environment, homeowners and renters must try to mitigate the damages brought by increasingly severe weather events.

The real estate industry is in the midst of a massive financial reckoning. Amidst this turmoil, the industry is bifurcating into predators and prey — companies that have the resources to expand through acquisition and those burning cash that are vulnerable to takeover.

Zavvie's offer comparison models are now presentable within MoxiPresent, a part creative, part analytical demonstration software that gives agents the power of producing dynamic, data-driven ways to pitch business.

Agreements between RealPage and some of the biggest apartment owners in the country drove up the cost of rent, which amounted to an illegal conspiracy that drove rents to all-time highs, the lawsuit alleges.

The latest round of cuts comes after the company laid off 10 percent of its workforce in June. Side's layoffs are among dozens of others in the housing industry this year.

Three days after making a landmark NFT sale, San Francisco-based startup Roofstock announced the layoff of a fourth of its staff due to market headwinds.

After a hot-headed encounter at a restaurant in New York City, "The Late Late Show" host James Corden appears to be preparing to sell his 8,600-square-foot home in Los Angeles' Brentwood enclave.

Amid a persistent uptick in interest rates, lingering inflation and economic uncertainty, luxury homebuyers are changing habits ever so slightly. Coldwell Banker notes six big trends to watch.

A 1910 Arts and Crafts cottage in Los Angeles, a 1924 Mediterranean-style home in Berkeley and a Spanish-style house in Palm Springs.

Trading a co-op for a single-family house in a different neighborhood solved the problems of a growing brood.

We can all ignore elections as being “political,” but that won’t make them go away. No adult who is old enough to vote is above politics, and they have an impact on the industry, writes broker Teresa Boardman.

Consumers know that agents are famous for tweaking listing descriptions to lure them in to see the home. Avoid using these seven terms, and try these fresh alternatives instead

The 1930s is known as the beginning of modern design, with both Art Deco and Art Nouveau influencing the styles and colors of bathrooms and kitchens in American homes.

Craig Goodliffe of Cyberbacker joined Inman’s Global Head of Community Laura Monroe for the recap episode after our virtual Inman Connect event.

After consulting industry leaders who have been through many market fluctuations, we at Real Geeks have compiled a guide on increasing your lead engagement.

Elli Jennings found that TikTok presented fresh ways to market her business, showcase her personality, and connect with prospective clients — especially first-time homebuyers.