Back-to-school 2025: Financial stress, tariff worries and Labubu dolls 

Back-to-school shopping is shaping up to be a major source of financial stress for parents this year, prompting many to take on debt, cut back on essentials, and tap into every possible resource to save money. According to new data from Intuit Credit Karma, even more parents are feeling the financial squeeze heading into this […] Continue reading

Finding Financial Freedom: Karen Roy’s 2nd act blueprint

Coach Melanie Klein profiles Karen Roy, who found mentorship, ongoing training and a strong brand when she joined a real estate team. Continue reading

9 power plays to win the world’s wealthiest real estate clients

If you want to attract seriously wealthy clients, luxury expert Chris Pollinger writes, you need to stop playing checkers and start playing chess. Continue reading

5 reasons part-time agent doesn’t mean rookie agent

Next time you’re working with a part-time agent, Jonathan Pressman writes, give them a chance to show you what they bring to the table before you jump to conclusions. Continue reading

Inman Market View: Peer deep inside the inventory realignment

With interactive maps and charts, Inman’s data team sheds light on the most salient trends in your market — and hundreds of others. Continue reading

Real estate’s secret weapon is radical personalization: Umansky

Radical personalization is the real differentiator that turns a transaction into a story and a client into an advocate, The Agency’s Mauricio Umansky writes. Continue reading

Why indie brokerages still matter

Dezireh Eyn, CEO of Platinum Properties in New York City, writes that independent brokerages understand their people, their markets and the relationships that make real estate run. Continue reading

Why you’re losing listings (and how to get them back)

You’re sitting on a goldmine — your database — but without the right strategy, it’s costing you listings. Join us for a high-impact session that reveals how top agents are turning missed opportunities into closed deals using smarter systems and AI-powe… Continue reading

Homebuyers get cold feet as mortgage rates rebound from lows

Purchase loan applications came in last week at the slowest pace since May, as renewed concerns about the impact of tariffs drive up mortgage rates and weigh on consumer sentiment. Continue reading

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are not accepting VantageScore 4.0

Once selling guides are updated, lenders will have the option of using either VantageScore 4.0 or the Classic FICO scoring model, but FICO Score 10 T remains in limbo, FHFA says. Continue reading