The Midwest is best? Why buyers flocked to the Heartland in 2025
The most popular market of 2025, according to Zillow's rankings, is solidly Midwestern, reflecting American homeowners' desire for affordability and a relaxed lifestyle....
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Watchdog: Agents earn too little. Consumers pay too much
In an Inman op-ed, Stephen Brobeck, senior fellow at the Consumer Policy Center, responds to Cara Ameer's recent critique of the CPC's report on post-settlement changes impacting homebuyers. ...
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How this agent’s marathon mindset made him one of luxury real estate’s top earners
Santiago Arana realizes that real estate is all about playing the long game. And even if it seems like no clients are transacting, it is important to stay visible and top-of-mind....
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Why more brokerages should fight for their buyer agent commissions
The Echo Fine Properties arbitration offers proof that real estate pros can turn the tide and ensure that they're compensated for their time, Spencer Krull writes....
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Morning meetings show managers are here to help, not hinder
"Accountability is love," team leader Mahala Landin says. Find out how Carolina Collective Realty keeps it at the core of every meeting, training and celebration with coach Verl Workman....
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70% of digital transformations fail. The other 30% will redefine us
Mergers and acquisitions are big business in real estate, and technology plays a critical role, writes contributor Lauren Henss. The real game changer? Whether the organization can handle the merger swiftly....
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Binsr Inspect proves AI can improve transactions: Tech Review
The application uses sharp user interface design and AI to shrink data input and offer inspectors a number of ways to complete reports in less time, tech expert Craig Rowe writes. ...
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Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are quietly stockpiling mortgages
Monthly purchases of $13 billion in mortgages and MBS may be taking pressure off mortgage rates — and setting the stage for a more attractive public offering....
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Here’s the real secret to increasing your lead conversion rates
If you want better lead conversion rates in your real estate business, stop chasing volume, and start delivering real relevance, Josh Ries writes....
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Analyst: Portals like Zillow face ‘long-term risk’ from Google real estate experiment
Google is displaying real estate listings as search results in some markets — prompting questions about IDX violations and analyst speculation about risks to the portals....
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