Tony Hawk calls homeownership ‘saving grace’ during career slump

Inman Connect San Diego keynote and skateboarding icon Tony Hawk appeared on SoFi’s Richer Lives podcast and shared how his first home purchase saved his family during a financial dry spell. Continue reading

Taking a stand, transparency, Trump: 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

Ted Cruz aims to defund CFPB with implications for lender oversight

Although the agency was created by Democrats in an effort to protect consumers from abusive financial practices, it has continued to be viewed by Republicans as an unchecked power Continue reading

Pending home sales decline 5.5% following months of growth

The Pending Home Sales Index (PHSI), which tracks contract signings as a measure of future home sales, fell 5.5 percent to 74.2 in December, according to data released Thursday by the National Association of Realtors. Continue reading

Trending: Taking a deep dive into AI and algorithms

AI disruptors, evolving social media algorithms and new content formats are changing real estate marketing. Jessi Healey breaks down the latest trends and how agents can adapt to stay ahead. Continue reading

Your social media blueprint from a 22-year-old real estate prodigy

Learn the social media secrets of Omer Reshid, a powerhouse real estate pro and social media expert who shares his insights with Real’s Jimmy Burgess. Continue reading

Concierge Auctions, Luxury Presence form strategic initiative

The deal will provide Concierge Auctions members access to, among other products, Luxury Presence’s advanced website design, hosting, and SEO services. Luxury Presence customers will have the opportunity to promote sales in an auction environment. Continue reading

Fathom Realty is jumping on the bitcoin bandwagon

Parent company will invest up to half of its excess cash in the “highly volatile” cryptocurrency to pave the way for enabling bitcoin payments for agents and customers at a later date . Continue reading

With fraud ever-prominent, Closinglock secures $34M Series B

Closinglock, a software company in the fraud prevention space, has closed on a round of Series B funding of $34 million. Continue reading

Mauricio Umansky on building a brand-centric brokerage culture

Whether you’re struggling to keep your existing brand fresh or trying to build a new brand that works, The Agency’s Mauricio Umansky offers insights from his own brand-building experience. Continue reading