How to create marketing that makes the phone ring

Great marketing uses a framework that naturally grabs the prospect’s attention and gets them to raise their hand and ask for additional information, Jimmy Burgess writes. Continue reading

Is that big Fed rate cut a cure-all for the mopey market? The Download

With this week’s half-percent rate cut from the Federal Reserve, agents are hoping sellers will finally get off the fence and loosen up some inventory to get the market moving. Continue reading

The worst of the storm is over. Time to make waves: Ginger Wilcox

We’ve weathered the worst of our industry’s perfect storm, Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate President Ginger Wilcox writes. Now it’s time to get geared up for what’s next. Continue reading

2024 could be worst year for home sales since 1995: Fannie Mae

Falling mortgage rates should help boost home sales by nearly 10 percent next year, but in the meantime, inventory shortages and affordability challenges are keeping a lid on sales in many markets. Continue reading

MV Realty barred from enforcing 40-year contract in California

A new preliminary injunction orders the Florida-based brokerage to stop issuing liens in California, and to stop enforcing its 40-year “homeowner benefit agreements.” Continue reading

HUD partners with Zillow to close racial homeownership gap

The Department of Housing and Urban Development has partnered with Zillow for “Let’s Make Home the Goal,” a campaign aimed at connecting minority communities with HUD pre-housing counseling services. Continue reading

Leading agents at Carolwood form The Advisory team

Carolwood’s managing broker Nick Segal, alongside agents Shaun Alan-Lee and Jane Dorian, recently founded the white-glove service team, which operates in markets in Southern California and New York City. Continue reading

Truths, frustrations, rate cuts: Inman’s Top 5 stories of the week

Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers. Continue reading

Inman Power Wheels: Final 4 best agent autos near the finish line

Inman’s Power Wheels bracket contest is down to the four best real estate agent automobiles, as determined by your votes. Continue reading

Numbers you should know with Windermere Economist Jeff Tucker

In this exclusive video series on Inman, Windermere’s Principal Economist Jeff Tucker illuminates the latest stats, reports and numbers you should know. This week: The Fed’s latest rate cut. Continue reading