Michael Valdes on consolidation, profitability and what real estate agents must do next

The CEO of LPT International shares insights on consolidation, profitability, and growth, and how Inman’s advisory board is shaping the Inman Connect San Diego agenda. Continue reading

Better slashes costs, exits UK in push to reach profitability

Better Home Finance is selling its U.K. bank, raising $60 million, and cutting costs as it restructures, boosts liquidity, and targets profitability by 2026. Continue reading

10 profit holes that can sink your real estate business

Increase your profits both by cutting unnecessary waste and generating more business with these actionable strategies from trainer Bernice Ross. Continue reading

CoStar lays off staff amid drastic Homes.com cost-cutting campaign

The company has vowed to slash over 35 percent of its spending on Homes.com after years of attempting to build a fourth major real estate listings search portal. Continue reading

CoStar plans to slash spending on Homes.com through 2030

After investing heavily to create a fourth competing major real estate search portal, CoStar said Wednesday that it would cut spending on Homes.com by 35 percent this year. Continue reading

How the 50-year mortgage could kill agent profitability

When equity grows more slowly, so does the seller pipeline, broker Josh Ries writes. For agents, that means more lead gen and longer timelines between transactions. Continue reading

9 brutally honest budgeting truths no brokerage wants to face in 2026

Chris Pollinger shares brokerage budget planning truths every real estate business must face to cut comfort, measure performance and prioritize profit. Continue reading

You’re broke because you don’t track these 3 lead-gen metrics

When you start tracking these three lead-generation metrics, Josh Ries writes, you set yourself up for top performance in any market cycle. Continue reading

Back as CEO, loanDepot founder has his work cut out for him

Anthony Hsieh brings back two technology executives after loanDepot, which hasn’t turned a full-year profit since 2021, posts $25 million Q2 loss. Continue reading

Leading with vision and innovation: An interview with Tim Macy

Amy Chorew speaks with Real broker and team leader Tim Macy about building and growing a sustainable team in any market. Continue reading