How celebrating Black excellence has caused a ripple effect
As a member of the board of the Houston Black Real Estate Association, Jemila Winsey helped launch Top 20 Houston Black Real Estate Professionals rankings and awards to celebrate Black excellence. Here's how establishing the Top 20 awards helped create more positivity
by Jemila Winsey Feb 17
How to move the needle on Black representation in real estate
Opinion
If we are going to make inroads on the diversity front, the status quo needs to change. It is everyone's responsibility to make that happen
by Shad Bogany Feb 15
Real estate in 2021 was weird, wild and always unpredictable
The year saw explosive rivalries, wild stock market performances and plenty of rage
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 13
Opendoor in 2022: As the king of the iBuyers grows, so does its risk
Opendoor faces an array of challenges from other companies and sectors as it aims to hold its position as the biggest and most successful iBuyer in the world
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 9
Fast-growing Houston indie Abby Realty is the latest to join eXp
'I love the idea of being connected to top agents and top team leaders all over the country,' said Abby Realty founder Frank Gray, on move to eXp. 'They're welcoming us to the family, and showing us it's a helping culture'
by Craig C. Rowe Nov 19
Tennessee MLS Realtracs debuts new showing service
Realtracs Showings comes amid an ongoing race to build alternatives to ShowingTime, which Zillow acquired earlier this year
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 11
Pocket listings are still around, but the off-market landscape is evolving
Two years after the National Association of Realtors approved the Clear Cooperation Policy, pocket listings are as strong as ever. This is Inman's first story in a 5-part series
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 1
Why tough conversations with buyers can't wait
Luxury agents Dee Dee Guggenheim Howes and Tyler Whitman discuss why sharing bad news with buyers needs to happen as soon as possible
by Andrea V. Brambila Oct 26
Startup iBuyer Flyhomes expands to Austin, Dallas and Houston
In addition to the new Texas markets, the company operates in Seattle, Boston, Portland, the Bay Area and Southern California
by Libertina Brandt Sep 22
REX takes new jab at NAR in blistering 'cartel economics' attack
The discount brokerage struck on Wednesday following the National Association of Realtors' petition 2 days earlier to compel the DOJ to uphold its antitrust settlement
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 15
9 tips for settling disaster insurance claims
With the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene, Hurricane Milton, now is the perfect time to review how to advise clients who experience losses from these natural disasters
by Bernice Ross Aug 30
Pick up the phone! Top team leaders on making it in a hot market today
Renee Funk, Lance Lokan and Kris Lindahl said during Connect Now that teams should build themselves from within and keep in touch with their communities to stay afloat
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 20
Asian American homeownership is still lagging: Report
Asian American homeownership rates lag in numerous major cities, including New York, Los Angeles and Boston, according to the Asian Real Estate Association of America
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 30
EXp scoops up yet another high-powered team
The Adam Olsen team is based in Houston, Texas, and is at least the fourth big get for eXp in April alone
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 29
real estate ethics violations risk for agents
Even earnest agents end up in an ethics violation, a lawsuit or revocation of a license
by Lillian Dickerson Apr 26