No Debbie Downers here. 6 upbeat Thanksgiving ice-breakers

In the interest of keeping it light this Thanksgiving, trainer Rachael Hite came up with these six talkable topics for Turkey Day and three you might want to avoid. Womp! Womp! Continue reading

NAR’s commission settlement has been approved. But is it really over?

Not even a last-minute twist could stop this train, writes University at Buffalo law professor Tanya Monestier, who envisions a long road before the courts truly wash their hands of commissions. Continue reading

October new-home numbers down month over month: Economist

Windermere’s Principal Economist Jeff Tucker looks at October’s falling month-to-month new construction numbers. Continue reading

Is office conversion a viable model for multifamily housing growth?

Despite the need for more affordable housing, writes multifamily expert Michael Zaransky, it’s unlikely that office conversions will solve the problem more effectively and cheaply than building new. In some cases, however, it makes sense. Continue reading

10 ways to create marketing buzz for your real estate business

From direct mail to elevated service standards, these strategies from trainer Bernice Ross are guaranteed to get people talking about you for all the right reasons. Continue reading

How ‘secret’ home warranties cost 1 brokerage millions: The Download

Minnesota’s AG asserts that recommending a home warranty without disclosing a financial interest is a violation of fiduciary duty. Continue reading

7 ways to increase your happiness this Thanksgiving

Happiness is rooted in gratitude, which makes Thanksgiving a particularly appropriate time to focus on how to cultivate it, trainer Bernice Ross writes. Continue reading

NAR spending, eXp setback, Edina Realty settlement: Inman’s Top 5

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

How to build a reputation that speaks for you and tells your story

Think of branding as a cumulative effort, broker Nick Schlekeway writes, where each post, interaction and marketing campaign adds another layer to the image you’re building. Continue reading