From 5 offices to 18: Here's what this COO learned along the way
Real estate companies that grow now will come out the other side of this shift with massive market share and a strong, loyal agent base
by Stephen Meadows Sep 7
Alexandria could become second Virginia locale to 'upzone'
Alexandria, Virginia's fifth-largest city, is on the brink of banning single-family-only zoning. If the plan passes, legislators estimate it could add 66 new residential buildings to the city by 2033
by Marian McPherson Sep 6
Gavel over one hundred dollar bills represents Newrez' settling a complaint
Fallout from the bankruptcy of reinsurer Vesttoo Ltd. ripples through the insurance industry, with Texas regulators keeping tabs on Homeowners of America Insurance Co.
by Matt Carter Sep 5
An economist's take on housing prices, affordability, opportunity
Opinion
Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner looks at the latest numbers and the markets that still offer affordable options
by Matthew Gardner Aug 21
6 a-ha moments from Inman Connect that'll stick with you
Opinion
Serving up straight solutions and not sermons, this year's ICLV was the business-building retreat we need to shore up against the tide and flow with the waves of change
by Rachael Hite Aug 16
California dreamin': The nightmare situations luxury agents deal with
From the seller who wanted to display a room full of snakes during a home showing to the renter who was an insurance scammer, the clients luxury agents deal with in California can be a handful
Is ableism hurting your pipeline? An inclusive marketing plan is key
Opinion
On the 35th anniversary of the Capital Crawl, a demonstration that helped push the Americans with Disabilities Act into law, now is the time to ask: Is unintentional bias turning off prospects?
by Rachael Hite Jul 25
Oxygen loss may have led to crash that killed Keller Williams agent
Adina Azarian died Sunday when the small plane she was on crashed in Virginia. Investigators are now exploring the possibility that hypoxia impacted people on the Cessna 560 Citation V
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 7
Keller Williams agent, daughter die after plane drifts into no-fly zone
The plane, which drew military intervention after it flew into restricted airspace, crashed Sunday, killing 4 people, including NYC-based agent Adina Azarian and her 2-year-old daughter, Aria
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 5
Long & Foster co-founder P. Wesley 'Wes' Foster Jr., dies at 89
The brokerage Foster co-founded with Hank Long became known as a giant independent firm across the Mid-Atlantic region, and a pioneer of the 'one-stop-shop' brokerage model
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 20
The biggest mortgage, lending and housing finance stories of 2022
The industry dodged a meltdown, but skyrocketing mortgage rates fueled a rush to 'right size' and helped crown a new leader in mortgage lending
by Matt Carter Dec 28
The Agency makes its way down the coast with move into Chesapeake
The office marks the luxury brokerage's first foray into the state of Virginia and the company's 67th office to date. Alan and Betsy Thompson are leading the new office as managing partners
by Lillian Dickerson Dec 13
Tomo enters 5 new states, launches real-time preapproval process
After laying off workers in May, Tomo is in expansion mode again with launches in Maryland, New Jersey, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Washington D.C.
by Matt Carter Dec 1
Final Offer adds pre-MLS marketing: Tech Review Update
Opinion
Amid the Clear Cooperation debate, company adds option to share 'coming soon' listings among brokerage networks
by Craig C. Rowe Nov 28
Build deeper relationships: 5 ways to say thank you year-round
Opinion
Saying thank you should be more than a once-a-year pie drop-off. Show your appreciation throughout the transaction and the entire year to help build meaningful relationships
by Rachael Hite Nov 14