Audie Chamberlain named Rechat head of growth, communications

Software company Rechat has named Audie Chamberlain its Head of Strategic Growth and Communications. Chamberlain previously served as CEO of Lion & Orb, a public relations and growth advisory outfit. Continue reading

Home of serial killer ‘The Grim Sleeper’ at center of buyer lawsuit

Homebuyer Suyeon Park alleges the agents and brokerages on both sides of the deal failed to disclose the serial killer owned and lived in the home and contact from the murderer’s “deranged fans.” Continue reading

The feast-or-famine trap: How to take control of your finances

Your commissions represent much more than a paycheck, financial planner Amanda Neely writes. They’re the fuel for your business, your personal financial stability and your future security. Continue reading

How to motivate your real estate team for high achievement

Lead by example and reward the activities that get results to increase your team’s positive culture and reduce churn, coach Verl Workman writes. Continue reading

Can tariff walkbacks keep the economy humming? Economist

Windermere Economist Jeff Tucker looks at how tariff walkbacks may signal that some of the Trump administration’s potentially damaging policy changes could be reversed. Continue reading

Lead With Fire: Weave passion with purpose for a fulfilling business

When passion and purpose align, you become unstoppable. Find out how to cultivate the combination in this new series from Debra Trappen. Continue reading

Rising mortgage rates take wind out of spring homebuying sails

Applications for purchase loans fell 5 percent last week as rates climbed to highest level since February over concerns about inflation and growing government debt. Continue reading

Lower rates could bring more home sales: Fannie Mae forecast

While Fannie Mae economists see mortgage rates coming down by a full percentage point, forecasters at the Mortgage Bankers Association have issued a more cautious take. Continue reading

Dual mastery: ‘You have to be a jack of all trades,’ Senada Adzem says

From traditional residential sales to large-scale, new development projects, a trio of seasoned professionals, Senada Adzem, Jorge L. Guerra and Miltiadis Kastanis, and moderator Eloy Carmenate took the Inman On Tour Miami stage to discuss how they’ve … Continue reading

Are private listings ‘steering’? Inman panelists debate

NextHome’s James Dwiggins argued during Inman On Tour Miami that Compass is “steering” clients. Compass’ Mark McLaughlin said Compass clients aren’t being “duped.” Continue reading