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How real estate turns commission trauma into strategic wisdom

Jan 14, 2025

As the industry continues to evolve, the ability to convert market trauma into strategic wisdom will separate the next generation of leaders from those who remain trapped in reactive cycles, marketing strategist Molly McKinley writes.

Can’t miss sessions at Inman Connect New York 2025

Jan 14, 2025

Inman Connect New York is renowned for gathering the brightest minds in real estate, offering unparalleled access to expert insights and networking opportunities. This January, join industry leaders at the Hilton Midtown for transformative discussions on technology, branding, and market strategies to propel your business into 2025. Discover how to leverage this premier event to enhance your professional growth and adapt to the ever-changing real estate landscape.

LA agents implore government to pause ULA Tax in wake of wildfires

Jan 13, 2025

Authored by Jason Oppenheim and Ben Belack, the letter, signed by 45 agents, also asks government officials to increase California FAIR Plan wildfire insurance coverage, make an exception for building codes, pause property taxes and more.

Brookfield Properties said to be acquiring Divvy Homes in ‘fire sale’

Jan 13, 2025

Valued at $2 billion in 2021 Series D funding round, rent-to-own company Divvy Homes had endured several rounds of layoffs before launching a subscription-based credit building service last year.

Cyberbacker CEO arrested for giving 8-year-old son edibles

Jan 13, 2025

Former Keller Williams team leader and virtual assistant company CEO Craig Goodliffe is facing child endangerment and intoxication charges after officers found nine boxes of marijuana in his home.

Feds find explicit hard drive at Tal Alexander’s NYC apartment

Jan 13, 2025

The incriminating evidence gives new weight to the dozens of allegations Tal and his brothers, Oren and Alon, have received in the last several months claiming that they serially raped and sexually assaulted women.

Supreme Court denies NAR’s appeal request in DOJ case

Jan 13, 2025

The Supreme Court didn't explain its reasoning for the decision, which will now allow the Department of Justice to reopen its investigation into the association's cooperative compensation rule.

Richard Horovitz named president of BHS’ property management arm

Jan 13, 2025

The property management and luxury hospitality veteran joined Brown Harris Stevens in 2016 and has served as senior vice president and director since 2022.

10 FREE tools every real estate agent should check out for 2025

Jan 13, 2025

This year isn’t about working harder — it’s about working smarter, coach Darryl Davis writes. It’s about learning new skills and fine-tuning your solutions.

The time to prepare for a potential disaster is NOW

Jan 13, 2025

No one can predict exactly where the next major disaster may strike, so the time to prepare is now, trainer and author Bernice Ross writes.

ADUs take center stage as Los Angeles housing goes up in smoke

Jan 13, 2025

As wildfires rage across California, destroying over 9,000 homes and displacing thousands of residents, accessory dwelling units (ADUs) have emerged as a critical housing solution five years after being approved in Los Angeles. ADUs, also known as granny flats, in-law apartments, or casitas, are independent living spaces attached to or located on the same property as single-family homes.

Clear Cooperation, embraced by agents, divides real estate clients

Jan 13, 2025

In a world without Clear Cooperation, real estate agents who believe in the value of multiple listing services would have more convincing to do, an Intel survey of 3,000 US consumers finds.