Daughters Are Taking Over Family Businesses

Family-run firms comprise some 90 percent of business enterprises in the U.S. and about two-thirds of employment. So what happens with family businesses matters greatly to the economy and society. That’s why it’s important to highlight how the demograp… Continue reading

WATCH: Pivoting your business when the market changes

In a changing market, what are the essential steps one must take to pivot and evaluate the path forward? Keller Williams Capital Properties’ Brandon Green leads the discussion with Ben Kinney Companies’ Ben Kinney, Bentley’s North of Boston’s Lisa Seva… Continue reading

4 tech trends consumers demand in 2019

With the advent of new digital tools, real estate has seen significant impacts to the usual way of doing business. Not only has tech made the process of homebuying easier and faster, but information is far more accessible than ever before. Today, no ma… Continue reading

3 tips for making money with your mindset

If you want to beat the odds and succeed in real estate, there’s one thing in particular you must have: the right mindset. If you have that, everything else will eventually fall into place. Here, behavioral psychologist Dr. Hank Seitz shares his simple… Continue reading

Why ignorance is the biggest problem in real estate

Regular columnist Jay Thompson takes a look at earnings news — as well as the industry’s response — and why not really understanding the interworkings of businesses is a massive hurdle in real estate. Continue reading

WATCH: What can agents learn from a teacher about disruption?

Immerse yourself in the community, build relationships and make a difference — Washington state 2016 Teacher of the Year, Nate Bowling, illustrates inspiring techniques to stand out from the competition.  Continue reading

Universal rent control is here: Will it backfire?

Oregon is officially the first state in the U.S. to pass universal rent control for all tenants. Housing economists who spoke with Inman think the legislation, as written, will have either little or adverse impact on tenants and affordability. Continue reading

Douglas Elliman profits collapse amid slower real estate market

Profits at Douglas Elliman fell by nearly 75 percent in 2018, thanks in part to a slower residential market, according to the latest earnings report. Continue reading