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Nominations close SOON for Inman’s AI Awards

Sep 4, 2025

The public nomination period for Inman’s AI Awards closes Sept. 19. Until then, all members of the Inman community are invited to nominate AI visionaries for consideration.

How to stop second-guessing yourself and make solid decisions

Sep 4, 2025

As the seasons change, you may be doubting your prior planning, coach Darryl Davis writes, but real estate success comes from making a commitment and sticking to it.

Your succession strategy determines the legacy you’ll leave

Sep 4, 2025

Put together an effective succession strategy to ensure the ongoing health of your real estate business, Jason Waugh writes, with or without you at the helm.

The data-smart way to find your ideal real estate clients

Sep 4, 2025

Instead of chasing static buyer and seller profiles, Steven McCloskey writes, focus on larger market trends, where movers are relocating along predictable pathways.

5 strategies to build your first social media pipeline

Sep 4, 2025

Social media done right can help new agents start conversations, build credibility and turn online visibility into real clients, branding expert Alyssa Stalker writes.

What are the riskiest housing markets in the US? New data provide answers

Sep 4, 2025

Metro areas in the southern and western U.S. dominate the nation’s riskiest markets. That's according to new Attom data on home prices, underwater mortgages, foreclosures and more.

CMAs fall flat — this Spotify-inspired lead gen idea wins listings

Sep 4, 2025

Take a tip from the streaming platform's Wrapped feature, Josh Ries writes, to show the value you've already provided throughout the year.

Homebuyers take a breather as mortgage rates continue to fall

Sep 3, 2025

Purchase loan demand eased last week, but rates are expected to keep falling on a new report showing there are more people unemployed than there are job openings for the first time since the pandemic.

Mr. Cooper shareholders approve merger with Rocket Companies

Sep 3, 2025

Rocket hopes the $9.4 billion deal will help it capture 20 percent of all mortgage refinancing and wrest back its title as the nation's biggest mortgage lender from rival United Wholesale Mortgage.

RE/MAX purchases Compass’ North Shore offices in Chicago

Sep 3, 2025

RE/MAX has purchased Compass's Chicago North Shore office locations, Inman learned on Wednesday. Compass offloaded the brick-and-mortar locations as a result of its $444 million acquisition of @properties Christie's International Real Estate, which closed in January.

America’s homeowner population declines for the 1st time since 2016

Sep 3, 2025

During the second quarter of 2025, the number of homeowner households in the U.S. dipped by 0.1 percent year over year to about 86.2 million households while the number of renter households grew by 2.6 percent to roughly 46.4 million households.

You’re broke because you don’t track these 3 lead-gen metrics

Sep 3, 2025

When you start tracking these three lead-generation metrics, Josh Ries writes, you set yourself up for top performance in any market cycle.