Agents need to prepare for failure, harness opportunities, group says

“Success is a very strange beast and it often comes before total annihilation,” said Beverly Hills broker Gary Gold at Inman Luxury Connect. Continue reading

Maha Abouelenein: Self-reliance is investing in yourself to help others

Communications expert Maha Abouelenein shared her seven principles of self-reliance at Inman Connect Las Vegas on Tuesday, encouraging them to believe in themselves and live without regret. Continue reading

Inman Connect moving from Las Vegas to San Diego summer 2025

After a five-year run in Las Vegas, the industry’s flagship real estate event comes to San Diego July 30 – Aug. 1, 2025. Entrepreneur and skateboard legend Tony Hawk is the first announced keynoter. Continue reading

Housing inventory growth doesn’t guarantee greater affordability

In June, five of the top U.S. markets showed some improvement in housing affordability and supply year-over-year, according to First American’s Real House Price Index, while some markets with improved inventory still struggled with rising costs. Continue reading

Judge rules in favor of CoStar, grants expedited discovery

California District Judge George Wu granted CoStar’s request for an expedited discovery in Move’s theft of trade secrets lawsuit against the portal. Both parties have until Aug. 5 to agree on the terms of the discovery. Continue reading

Home prices grew in May as mortgage rates, inventory rose

The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Index and FHFA House Price Index showed “no relief” for homebuyers hoping for falling home prices as mortgage rates remain elevated. Continue reading

7 musts for buyer presentations ahead of the commission deadline

Marketing expert Marci James shares strategies designed to help you showcase your value, negotiate commissions with confidence and build a thriving buyer’s agent business in 2024. Continue reading

Will flashy gifts and open houses end once commissions decouple?

Based on conversations with luxury agents across both coasts, there’s still a lot of uncertainty about how far-reaching the changes that come with commissions decoupling may be. Continue reading

Are you ready to commit to building your community? Lead by example

Greg Sexton, chief operating officer for Century 21 Real Estate, describes the brand’s 45-year-long philanthropic involvement with the Easterseals. Continue reading