Gavin Swartzman and Corey Hasting in front of Jacksonville, Florida, skyline
First Coast, founded by Corey Hasting in 2018, brings around 130 agents from Engel & Völkers to the luxury brand operating across the Jacksonville, Florida, metro area
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 26
Here's the essential reading on the Compass-Anywhere deal
Lock in with Inman’s ongoing coverage of the Compass-Anywhere merger — from deal details to what it means for the future of real estate. And be sure to check back often for updates
by Christy Murdock Sep 26
A picture of contributor Jimmy Burgess in front of a board of marketing to symbolize effective real estate marketing campaigns.
According to Jimmy Burgess, great marketing isn't about doing more. It's about doing the right things consistently and intentionally
by Jimmy Burgess Sep 26
A photo of Giorgio Armani among fashion models to represent brokerage leadership lessons from Giorgio Armani.
The designer showed us that greatness isn’t loud, rushed or accidental, Darryl Davis writes. It’s carefully crafted, relentlessly consistent and fueled by deep love of the work
by Darryl Davis Sep 25
James Dwiggins and Keith Robinson, hosts of the Real Estate Insiders Unfiltered podcast.
Opinion
Real Estate Insiders Unfiltered hosts James Dwiggins and Keith Robinson break down the Compass-Anywhere deal that is set to create a company worth an estimated $10B
Lesson Learned: This isn't influencing. It's business
Find out how North Carolina broker Alli Pepperling launched her real estate business while embracing tradition and technology
by Christy Murdock Sep 25
Barron and Tessa Hilton
The couple, members of the Hilton family hotel empire, are breaking off on their own at Compass, where they will grow a team between LA and Palm Beach, with plans for further expansion
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 25
August existing-home sales may have been lowest in a decade
Sales slowed month-over-month to an annualized rate of 4M homes sold this year, according to a new report released Thursday by NAR
by Taylor Anderson Sep 25
In an uncertain market, Inman Connect New York offers solutions
Real estate is changing fast, and so must you. Inman Connect New York is where you turn uncertainty into strategy — with real talk, real tools, and the connections that matter
by Inman Sep 25
Douglas Elliman debuts private listing network for agents
The brokerage told Inman that the goal in creating the platform is to provide homesellers with marketing options, market testing capability, privacy and discretion
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 25
Does the Compass-Anywhere deal set the stage for a private listings culture clash?
As the debate over private listings and the Clear Cooperation Policy raged on, Anywhere leaders charted a distinctly central path. Here's how that could change under a Compass banner
by Taylor Anderson Sep 25
stay or go
Brokerage leaders constantly make decisions due to change in our businesses, Claudia Stallings writes. But when monumental shifts occur, whether planned or not, there are always choices
by Claudia Stallings Sep 25
Closed business sign
Cash offer pioneer pivots to a national rollout of its 'Buy Before You Sell' bridge financing program
by Matt Carter Sep 24
Wall Street watchdog probes Douglas Elliman stock trades
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) has asked Douglas Elliman who had knowledge of Anywhere's merger offer before talks became public, Reuters reported Wednesday
by Matt Carter Sep 24
Images of Charlie Kirk memorials to symbolize how Charlie Kirk's assassination could impact the real estate market.
Opinion
Kirk’s assassination may reshape real estate sentiment and buyer behavior. Jeremy Brazoban explores 5 takeaways on how tragedy can ripple through housing markets and client psychology
by Jeremy Brazoban Sep 24
New-home sales spiked in August to highest rate since 2022
The 20.5% increase was unexpected and reversed a trend of lower new-home sales thus far in 2025
by Taylor Anderson Sep 24