Agents, here’s how to crush it in 2023

You read about them. You watch them on social media. They are the stand-out real estate agents who have broken through and built a next-level business. The Agent Connect Stage at Inman Connect will bring together top agents across the industry in a two… Continue reading

Homebuyers have appetite for down payment assistance info, Zillow says

Zillow revealed Thursday that 1 million users have queried its Down Payment Resource database since the real estate search portal partnered with the data provider a year ago as home prices soared. Continue reading

A sales uptick in 2023? Zillow’s senior economist thinks it’s likely

During a Connect Now session on Thursday, Zillow Senior Economist Dr. Orphe Divounguy predicted affordability will “stabilize” in 2023, setting the stage for an increase in home sales. Continue reading

Be agile, embrace change: 2 leaders share the keys to success in 2023

Christie’s Real Estate Chris Lim and Ben Fairfield with RE/MAX Western Region Development shared keys to their teams’ success in a down market with the Inman Connect Now virtual crowd. Continue reading

Branden Williams on reality TV: ‘We’re too busy making real deals’

Branden and Rayni Williams, the real estate power couple, told Katie Kossev during a panel at Inman Connect Now on Thursday that they’ll “never” consider joining a real estate reality series. Continue reading

‘Proud to be geeky and nerdy,’ BHS and Metaverse Institute partner

Brown Harris Stevens’ agents will gain access to 8 learning modules powered by The Metaverse Institute, a company founded this year by real estate professionals from CORE and Compass. Continue reading

Douglas Elliman expands Boston presence with new acquisition

The company announced that it had acquired Bulfinch Boston Realty, which would bring a new six-person team under the Douglas Elliman banner. Continue reading

‘This is the shift everybody has been predicting’: Agents at Connect Now

Matt Lionetti and Jason Cassity said during Inman Connect Now that on Thursday that the market shift has been fast and furious, and agents must start stepping up their games to survive. Continue reading

Broker Spotlight: Ashley Cusack, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices EWM Realty

This week the spotlight shines on Miami luxury broker Ashley Cusack of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices EWM Realty. Continue reading

Nearly one-third of parents with adult children are still providing them financial support, study finds  

31% of parents with children over the age of 18 are currently supporting their children financially  69% of the parents who financially support their adult children say it causes them financial stress Nearly a quarter of parents who financially support their adult children say they provide them with a regular allowance or checks (24%) Gone […] Continue reading