With $184M, Backflip to offer residential transition loans

The mobile-forward fintech company that marries real estate investment search and analysis with streamlined financing has raised a $184 million through two private credit funds, one a $30M of equity, the other is asset-backed financing of $154 million. Continue reading

Secret Service agent sold homes to subordinates — they got promoted

Alfonso M. Dyson moonlighted as a real estate agent in Annapolis, Maryland, while he was second-in-command of the Secret Service’s uniformed division. After he was promoted to chief, his subordinates who had done real estate business with him were also… Continue reading

Broker Spotlight: Gretchen Coley, Compass North Carolina

Find out how this Raleigh, North Carolina, broker leans on relationships and mentoring to differentiate her service and create genuine connections. Continue reading

‘Maniacal focus:’ How Christie’s Real Estate thrives amid change

CEO Thad Wong, Natalie Hamrick and Kevin Van Eck spoke to Inman about Christie’s strategy in 2025, as well as their take on industry practice changes and the future of Clear Cooperation. Continue reading

Builders shift to townhomes and condos to tackle housing shortage

This shift in strategy reflects a growing need for more affordable and space-efficient housing options amid rising costs and limited land availability, according to a new analysis from Zillow released Thursday. Continue reading

What’s the buzz? North Carolina Regional MLS rebrands as Hive MLS

Along with a new name and logo, Hive MLS has set its sights on releasing new tools available to 18 MLS and Realtor Association members across North Carolina and Georgia, executives told Inman. Continue reading

Numbers to know: Is the Fed having second thoughts about rate cuts?

Inflation, combined with September’s strong jobs report, suggests that the Fed might be rethinking how quickly to cut the Federal Funds Rate, says Windermere’s Principal Economist Jeff Tucker. Continue reading

How to use down payment assistance to close more deals

Looking for a way to differentiate the service you provide to buyers? Luke Babich writes that a top-down knowledge of down payment assistance programs in your area can help you stand out from the crowd of other agents. Continue reading

Ben Kinney’s 10 keys for being an amazing partner

While we often focus on individual accomplishment, Carl Medford writes, don’t sleep on the power and potential of an effective partnership for achieving your goals. Continue reading

Top 10 reasons agents will leave you in the next few months

Rather than non-stop recruiting, put more time into retaining the agents you already have, broker Joseph Santini writes. Here’s how to hold onto them. Continue reading