Virginia-based Austin James Realty brings team to Keller Williams

Austin James Realty’s team is heading to Keller Williams Coastal Virginia Chesapeake, executives announced Thursday. In 2024, the team inked 117 transactions totaling $36.1 million in sales. Continue reading

From cold calls to social stardom with Atlanta’s Fernando Chavarria

If you wish to elevate your real estate business, do as Chavarria does, Rick Guerrero writes: Talk with people, connect on a human level and never let a chance slip away to show that you care. Continue reading

Streamline buying new homes with Virtuo: Tech Review

Inman’s tech expert Craig Rowe reviews Virtuo, software that brings together homebuilders, agents and buyers into a single ecosystem to ensure every stage of the purchase process remains connected. Continue reading

Windermere exec: Private listings herald ‘demise’ of real estate

Windermere Co-President OB Jacobi told Inman private listing networks benefit brokerages, not consumers, and said his firm isn’t jumping on the bandwagon. Continue reading

Stephen Bough, commission lawsuit judge, refuses to step aside

Bough suggested demands that he step aside in the Gibson commission case were not raised over ethical issues. The demands focused on political donations to Bough’s wife. Continue reading

Inflation eased in March, but tariff impacts remain to be seen

Inflation as measured by the Consumer Price Index dropped to an annual rate of 2.4 percent last month, but the impact of tariffs is unlikely to show up in data until May. Continue reading

Zillow to prohibit listings that are privately marketed

Zillow said the company’s new standards, which eXp Realty also committed to, show how it’s implementing Clear Cooperation on its platform. Those that do not meet the standards won’t be published on Zillow “for the life of the listing.” Continue reading

America’s real estate advantage is under siege: eXp’s Leo Pareja

CEO of eXp Leo Pareja calls for courage, clarity and collaborative leadership in meeting threats to market transparency head-on. Continue reading

Buying vs. renting: The income gap is widening, Redfin says

The financial gap between owing and renting has grown significantly, making the dream of homeownership more distant, according to report released by Redfin Thursday. Continue reading

Broker Spotlight: Ken Baris, BHHS Jordan Baris Realty

Learn how this second-generation broker brings an athlete’s mindset and competitive advantage to leadership and life. Continue reading