History proves it: Low interest rates are not a cure-all for real estate ills
Opinion
There are no easy solutions to the sluggish real estate market, team leader Carl Medford writes, and he does not believe slashing interest rates will have the desired effect
by Carl Medford Aug 8
Ready to raise your price point? Here's your luxury agent playbook
Whether you're just starting out in real estate or trying to grow your business in a new direction, broker Joseph Santini shares tips for breaking into the luxury niche
by Joseph Santini Aug 8
Martha's Vineyard property tied to the Obamas sells for $37M
The 7,800-square-foot estate was reportedly purchased by businessman Les Wexner, the founder of L Brands, which was previously the parent company of Bath & Body Works and Victoria's Secret
Residential roots, commercial reach: How this broker created scale with a strategic merger
Find out how Jill Butler's RedKey Realty Leaders scaled smarter by bringing on a boutique commercial brokerage and integrating their agents and their services
by Jill Butler Aug 7
Broker Spotlight: Bobby Murphy, The Agency Boston
Find out how this managing partner and his team got their start and where they see their market moving next
by Christy Murdock Aug 7
Track your housing market in detail with these 2 new interactive tools
Extraordinarily detailed maps. Multi-market comparisons. Inman Market View takes another step forward — putting even richer visual data insights directly in the hands of real estate professionals
by Daniel Houston Aug 7
How to close the real estate agent retirement gap
Real estate agents can and should expand their real estate retirement repertoire, Thomas Phelan writes, not only for their personal retirement future but to help their clients
by Thomas Phelan Aug 7
Lower mortgage rates get a few more homebuyers off the fence
Tariff uncertainties and job loss worries meant lower rates had a bigger impact last week on refinancing demand than homebuying, Mortgage Bankers Association surveys show
by Matt Carter Aug 6
Zillow Group exceeded revenue expectations during Q2 2025
Revenue was up 15% year over year to $655M, and the company hit a positive net income for the 2nd quarter in a row at $2M
3 social media lead gen lessons from the Trump vs. Powell drama
Capture attention and build relationships by helping your clients navigate the implications of headline-grabbing topics, Josh Ries writes
by Josh Ries Aug 6
Las Vegas real estate pro finds pig's head in mail after AI deal closing
A letter that accompanied the bloodied animal head asserted that 'AI is not going to replace brokers,' a sign that it was likely sent by a broker who feels threatened by the new technology
Fire country: A growing threat to homes, lives, real estate careers
Fire doesn’t just destroy structures, Chris Drayer writes. It changes markets and careers, and if we’re not paying attention, it will burn us
by Chris Drayer Aug 6
Opendoor grows revenue and trims losses in 2nd quarter rally
The iBuyer's latest earnings report comes amid a bumpy year in which it faced the prospect of delisting from the stock market, as well as rally that ultimately saved it
South Florida luxury prices defy gravity while overall market dips
Luxury prices in the region have continued to rise, as have sales in select hot markets, while the market at large is simultaneously seeing a contraction in prices
real estate agent commissions rose
The real estate industry has a math problem with rising customer acquisition costs and declining client loyalty. Broker-owner Amy Stockberger looks at ways to reverse the trend
by Amy Stockberger Aug 5
Homebuilders cry 'uncle' as duties on Canadian lumber hit 27%
NAHB urges Trump administration to negotiate new softwood lumber agreement with Canada 'that will provide a fair and equitable solution to all parties and eliminate tariffs altogether'
by Matt Carter Aug 4