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The Heart of Texas: Reimagine real estate at Inman Connect Austin

Aug 15, 2024

This fall, Texas-sized opportunities await you at Inman Connect Austin 2024, where the stars of real estate align with the Lone Star State's unstoppable market on Oct. 8-9, 2024.

Rescuing the American Dream through smart tax incentives

Aug 15, 2024

Industry veteran Alex Perriello says that to fix the affordability problem in America, agents need to get involved, and smart tax incentives need to be offered.

Gains and losses amid market shifts: Q2 2024 earnings

Aug 15, 2024

The Q2 earnings are in: From Zillow’s revenue boost to RE/MAX’s struggles, Jessi Healey breaks down who's up and who's down.

Avoid client conflicts: 18 tips for properly managing expectations

Aug 15, 2024

Meeting and exceeding client expectations, mega team leader Carl Medford writes, means making sure you're communicating with them and helping them understand their transaction process.

8 leadership strategies to elevate your team in challenging times

Aug 15, 2024

Your leadership defines your legacy, especially in the face of industry challenges. Luxury consultant Chris Pollinger offers a team-building prescription for tough times.

Mortgage rates trending down as Fed rate cuts seen as certain

Aug 14, 2024

Investors see a September rate cut as a certainty, but the latest inflation data suggests recession fears are overblown and the Fed will start out with a modest, 25-basis point reduction.

Setpoint lands $31B in Series B funding led by 645 Ventures

Aug 14, 2024

Since launching in 2021 as the "Stripe of real estate" providing technology and funding to proptechs, Setpoint has expanded into additional asset-backed lending lines including auto, consumer and small business.

NYC broker Lisa Simonsen leaves Elliman for Brown Harris Stevens

Aug 14, 2024

The "Kendra Sells Hollywood" star is ranked among the top 75 individual brokers in New York City and the top 0.05 percent of brokers in the U.S.

CRMLS warns of ‘serious fines’ as it rolls out commission changes early

Aug 14, 2024

The nation's largest MLS removed compensation fields from its platforms on Aug. 13, after offering detailed guidance to agents on the terms of NAR's proposed settlement.

Teacher rental affordability remains below pre-pandemic levels

Aug 14, 2024

Teachers can now afford 47.9 percent of rental apartments within commuting distance of their schools, an increase from 40.7 percent the previous year, Redfin reported on Wednesday.

‘Be a strategist, not a salesperson’ to win with today’s homesellers

Aug 14, 2024

Four leading Keller Williams owners share the key to creating a lead generation strategy that yields offers that homesellers can't resist.

Elliman shareholder’s demands gain traction from advisory firms

Aug 14, 2024

Two weeks after Brad Tirpak sent a shareholders' letter seeking votes against chairman Howard Lorber, advisory firms Glass Lewis and ISS are echoing the vocal investor's recommendations.