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How to keep agents motivated if they’re worried about commissions

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Agents don’t need more money, Verl Workman writes. They need more motivation and the confidence to achieve their professional goals in today’s market. Continue reading →

Demand for mortgages cools as rates rebound from 2025 low

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Mortgage rates hit a new 2025 low of 6.12 percent on Oct. 28, but have been on the rise after Fed Chair Jerome Powell said there’s no guarantee the Fed will cut rates for a third time in December. Continue reading →

SERHANT. enters Sin City with 2nd Southwestern market launch

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CEO Ryan Serhant said a large part of the firm’s incentive to move to Las Vegas was because of current client demand for relocations or purchasing investment properties in the city. Continue reading →

Reffkin calls Christie’s deal the ‘blueprint’ for Anywhere

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Despite hitting third-quarter records on several key metrics, Compass also faced substantial losses during this earnings season, largely due to the Anywhere transaction. CEO Robert Reffkin provided some clarity on that, and shared recent wins with AI. Continue reading →

10 compelling reasons that your buyers should purchase now 

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Help your buyer clients achieve their goals before the year ends, trainer Bernice Ross writes, and start 2026 strong with a commission check in your pocket. Continue reading →

Fixer-upper or money pit? Key risks buyers face with aging homes

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With the U.S. housing market stagnant, many buyers are eyeing older homes for affordability and location, Andrew Reichek writes, but structural risks make due diligence essential. Continue reading →

How to win more listings in a locked-in market environment

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New Inman contributor and finance expert Sofia Nadjibi offers strategies for overcoming some of the market’s most challenging barriers to helping clients buy their next home.  Continue reading →

Embattled Fed Governor Lisa Cook says tariffs fueling inflation

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In her first public speech since President Trump’s attempt to remove her, the economist said she expects a “one-time increase” in prices, with inflation trending back down toward the 2 percent target once “the effects are behind us.” Continue reading →

It’s ‘difficult’ for buyers ‘to negotiate lower commission rates,’ watchdog says

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The Consumer Policy Center says that buyer’s agents have learned to hedge against the newfound ability of buyers and sellers to negotiate rates. Continue reading →

Is the housing market in the midst of a recession? Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent thinks so

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The Treasury Secretary blamed the Federal Reserve for the current housing recession and said that if the central bank cut interest rates more quickly, the recession could end. Continue reading →