WATCH: Why the real estate industry needs better data standards

Do we need more national standards for data sharing? What agent and broker pain points can we solve with more standards for data? Sam DeBord led a discussion at ICLV exploring how adopting modern data standards can make the real estate industry more ef… Continue reading

Home prices have risen 32 consecutive quarters: FHFA

U.S. home prices climbed 5 percent year-over-year in the second quarter of 2019, according to data released Tuesday by the Federal Housing Finance Agency. Continue reading

Bright MLS and Homesnap launch multichannel digital ad product

Members of Bright MLS will be able to use Homesnap’s digital advertising tool to market listings on Facebook, Google, Waze and Instagram. Continue reading

WATCH: How to develop your brand’s point of view

Jessica Swesey, partner and chief marketer at 1000watt, took the Inman Connect Las Vegas audience through a set of exercises that challenged the crowd to think deeply about what makes their brands unique. Continue reading

Why Stroke Survivors Should Pay Attention to Bone Health

People who have had a stroke, and the doctors who treat them, have a lot to be concerned about: regaining mobility and function, controlling risk factors for a second stroke and guarding against depression that can result from a newly limited life. But… Continue reading

What Could Help Americans Manage Their Retirement Money

You probably think that many Americans fear running out of money in retirement due to a lack of savings. While that’s undoubtedly true, there’s another reason for this worry: Many don’t know how to determine how much of their retirement funds they can … Continue reading

Busting 5 Myths About Gig Work Platforms

Tamma Ford, 65, knew next to nothing about websites for finding gig work when she consulted one five years ago. Today, the Santa Clarita, Calif. small-business consultant and ghostwriter relies on one such platform — Upwork — for 80% of her work. Over … Continue reading

Single-family, built-for-rental housing inches forward

Builders are capitalizing on the hot rental market by creating single-family, built-for-rental housing communities. The share of these units of the new-building market is relatively small, but it’s projected to grow. Continue reading

Why agents need to pay it forward

Although networking and relationship-building are big parts of the real estate industry, it is important to remember this concept should be done with a selfless spirit. Help someone without expecting anything in return. The goal with paying it forward … Continue reading