Share of renters paying under $1,000 hits record low, Redfin says

Only 32.1 percent of renter households currently pay less than $1,000 in monthly rent — a sharp decline from 35.2 percent in 2022 and 50.4 percent in 2012, according to an analysis from Redfin released Wednesday. Continue reading

Commissions held steady after Aug. 17, Redfin study shows

Commissions have been slowly declining over the last decade, but since the NAR settlement terms went into effect this summer, buyer’s agent commissions have seen little impact. Continue reading

World Series of Luxury: The final ‘Sho’down with Judge and Ohtani

The LA Dodgers may have claimed the crown for the 2024 World Series title, but Inman readers must still cast their vote to determine the victor of the inaugural World Series of Luxury. Continue reading

Broker Spotlight: Josep Turro, Chi Wei Chin of The Agency Barcelona

Find out how these world travelers bring their shared global perspective to serving a worldwide network of clients and welcoming them home to Spain. Continue reading

Meet iGuide’s most affordable digital twin solution, Planix R1

The new camera system, Planix R1, is designed to be more physically and technically nimble when helping agents create digital twins, executives said Wednesday. And it’s more affordable, too. Continue reading

Robert Reffkin compares future of listings to Netflix video streaming

Consumers will one day visit multiple real estate sites, including Compass.com, to find listings in the same way they now search for content on Netflix and Disney+, the Compass CEO predicted. Continue reading

Want to build a great team? Start with great core values

Rick Guerrero interviews mortgage leader Gavin Ekstrom about hiring, culture and building a team on a firm foundation. Continue reading

Million-dollar shift: From a $100K-a-year grind to $100K-a-month win

With time and consistent effort, coach Ricky Carruth writes, you’ll watch your real estate career transform from a daily grind into a glorious success. Continue reading

Huddle up: Team meeting case study for Pardee Properties

Coach Melanie Klein looks at the way this California brokerage conducts its team meetings and the differentiators you can add to your own agenda. Continue reading