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Housing costs force Americans earning less than $50K to sacrifice

Nov 18, 2024

Nearly three-quarters of U.S. residents earning less than $50,000 annually are struggling to keep up with monthly rent or mortgage payments, causing many to make dramatic sacrifices to stay afloat.

8 steps to launching your personal brand as a new real estate agent

Nov 18, 2024

Developing your personal brand, coach Darryl Davis writes, provides you with the opportunity to connect with your ideal client and convey your authenticity and expertise.

NAR’s speech code was enacted to protect Realtors. Why kill it now?

Nov 18, 2024

After the election, Rob Hahn called for repealing NAR’s speech ethics code on his popular blog. Trainer Rachael Hite argues that now is the time to double down on 10-5 to protect all consumers.

Take the Inman Intel Index survey for November

Nov 18, 2024

The post-August-deadline adjustment period is drawing to a close and the next chapter is about to begin. Add your insights to the Inman Intel Index, real estate's most ambitious monthly survey.

The 3 housing regions blazing the most extraordinary paths: Intel

Nov 18, 2024

A sleeping giant that's righting the ship. A crown-jewel destination that's still in freefall. And a white-hot zone trapped in a low-inventory quagmire. These are the three strangest housing regions in the U.S. today.

Mauricio Umansky: To be great, ‘you have to dare to be bad’

Nov 18, 2024

The Agency CEO this week predicted more change ahead for the real estate industry, said agents are angry, and argued in favor of raising the bar for obtaining a real estate license.

3 simple strategies top producers are carrying into 2025

Nov 18, 2024

It’s time for real estate professionals to get serious about their 2025 business outlook, assessing which measures to build upon and which ones to leave behind.

5 tips for converting online leads into clients today

Nov 18, 2024

With more homes likely hitting the market this fall, the epic housing shortage may finally be lifting. Here’s how to connect with consumers who may be dipping their toes into home buying after being sidelined in the too-hot housing market.

13 ways to weave connection and community into your business

Nov 16, 2024

Each of these actions, Debra Trappen writes, offers a meaningful way to connect with your community and contribute to a more resilient, compassionate and prosperous world.

ICYMI at NXT: 3-way agreement and a national MLS? The Download

Nov 15, 2024

As NAR's members and leaders met up, the industry's biggest question marks took center stage amid a mix of opinions and perspectives.

Healthy FHA reserves justify premium cuts, lenders say

Nov 15, 2024

Private mortgage insurers are hoping to head off another FHA premium cut, like the 35 percent reduction approved last year by the Biden administration that's project to save homebuyers $5.1 billion over 10 years.

The ‘luxurification’ of the West faces its growing pains

Nov 15, 2024

As "Yellowstone" sunsets this year, Inman took a look at some of the factors that have contributed to the "luxurification" of Western resort towns and asked agents about finding market balance for the haves and have-nots.