Resources

Structuring high value joint ventures for real estate brokerages

Jul 3, 2025

Many real estate brokerages have used joint ventures successfully to enter mortgage, title, insurance or property management verticals, Phillip Cantrell writes, increasing profitability and client retention.

Ditch the senseless hustle: How to create a business and life you love

Jul 3, 2025

Success isn’t about hustle; it’s about harmony. Debra Trappen writes that you don't have to sacrifice your peace to have a successful business.

Broker Spotlight: Erwin Nicholas II, Mr. Real Estate

Jul 3, 2025

Find out how this global ambassador for Houston real estate goes beyond selling to solve his high-net-worth clients' real estate challenges.

7 hacks to neutralize team tension before it derails performance

Jul 3, 2025

If you’re serious about protecting your team’s performance, Chris Pollinger writes, then stop hoping for harmony and start engineering it.

Tool Kit: Rebuilding the real estate dream team

Jul 3, 2025

Regroup and rebuild a real estate team that's gone off the rails with content and advice from trainer Rachael Hite.

Huddle Up: How The Heyday Group is redefining team culture in Austin

Jul 3, 2025

Melanie Klein shares how Austin's Heyday Group is redefining team culture and leading with heart and harmony while building trust and brand momentum.

Brian Buffini: ‘Apathy’ is the greatest threat to real estate

Jul 3, 2025

The Buffini & Company founder talks about technology, apathy and what it takes to break out of a rut ahead of his appearance at Inman Connect San Diego

With an eye on future lawsuits, Compass formally repudiates CCP in letter to NAR and MLSs

Jul 2, 2025

CEO Robert Reffkin said the real estate brokerage doesn't consider 'any national NAR MLS rule impacting clients as binding,' but will continue to train agents to comply with local MLS rules

Inventory has doubled in nearly half of the US’s largest markets

Jul 2, 2025

Robust new construction activity and subdued homebuyer demand has led to an inventory boom in 22 of the 50 largest markets, with metros in the South and on the West Coast seeing active inventory double compared to 2019.

FHFA Director Pulte calls on Congress to investigate Fed Chair Jerome Powell

Jul 2, 2025

‘Chairman Powell needs to be investigated by Congress immediately,’ the FHFA director said in a statement on Wednesday. Pulte and President Donald Trump have been trying to pressure Powell to resign amid high interest rates.

Finding Financial Freedom: Jennifer Leahy’s rise from rock bottom to real estate powerhouse

Jul 2, 2025

For women looking to reclaim their independence after divorce, a career shift or personal upheaval, real estate can offer more than just income, Melanie Klein writes.

Yes, it’s a ‘big, beautiful bill’ — for the real estate industry at least

Jul 2, 2025

Housing trade groups — including NAR, MBA and NAHB — like tax breaks for homebuyers and businesses, and urge lawmakers to put the bill on Trump's desk