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Rupert Murdoch’s REA Group calls it quits on Rightmove acquisition

Sep 30, 2024

News Corp.-subsidiary REA Group announced on Monday it had given up on its quest to purchase Rightmove after its fourth offer of $8.3 billion was rejected by the UK portal's board of directors.

The Agency launches Aclara Lending mortgage brokerage

Sep 30, 2024

The national brokerage is making its start in Southern California and has been created through a partnership with mortgage service provider Barrett Financial Group, The Agency has informed Inman.

‘Vote, it is so important’: Incoming 2025 LGBTQ+ Alliance President

Sep 30, 2024

In the midst of the LGBTQ+ Alliance’s third annual in-person conference, incoming 2025 President Justin “JZ” Ziegler talked with Inman about the anti-LGBTQ+ political climate, the organization’s future and how to become an ally.

US housing turnover rate hits 30-year low as lock-in effect lingers

Sep 30, 2024

In the first eight months of 2024, only 25 out of every 1,000 U.S. homes changed ownership, marking the lowest housing turnover rate since 1994, according to an analysis by Redfin released Monday.

Howard Hanna, ListAssist team up on natural language search tool

Sep 30, 2024

The tool will let real estate consumers search using everyday language. It's also designed to provide better, more insightful leads to Howard Hanna.

Realtor.com’s Danielle Hale talks an ‘even bigger’ 2025 as rates drop

Sep 30, 2024

Ahead of Inman Connect Austin, Realtor.com Chief Economist Danielle Hale talks mortgage rates, affordability, and when agents and consumers might reach the light at the end of the tunnel.

How partnership can foster the personal brand of your dreams

Sep 30, 2024

Coldwell Banker Vice President of Marketing Brandon Newman shares tips for agents building a personal brand.

4 real estate agents reveal the power of brand for business growth

Sep 30, 2024

Entrepreneurs aligned with a major network, like RE/MAX, can leverage a brand consumers know and trust.

How empathy can lead the way to a 5-star client experience

Sep 30, 2024

Team lead Jen Berbas writes that taking into account the client perspective and experience at every stage of the transaction allows you to optimize their process and outcome.

Enough already with policing women’s wardrobes: Real Talk

Sep 30, 2024

Too often, women turn on each other instead of lifting each other up, Rachael Hite writes. Let's stop looking for ways to criticize our fellow agents for how they look or what they wear.

Ready to thrive in 2025? Feed your white wolf

Sep 30, 2024

As 2025 approaches, Ophir Adar writes, many real estate agents are wondering how to thrive in a rapidly changing market. The key to success lies with your focus, mindset and ultimately, your results. 

Meet the outmatched agents living through a post-deadline ordeal

Sep 30, 2024

Most real estate professionals say little has changed since new commission rules went into effect in August. But for a smaller group, the changes have unleashed a completely different experience.