6-7 trend in real estate illustrated through viral meme imagery
A joke with no definition still managed to dominate feeds, proving how fast attention moves and why it matters
by Jessi Healey Nov 17
baby boomers moving surprises
Boomers may have big problems when it comes time to sell, trainer Bernice Ross writes. Her personal experience comes with a warning for agents and their 55+ clients
by Bernice Ross Nov 17
50-year mortgages
This week on The Download, Inman contributors and staffers weigh in on the controversy surrounding President Trump's 50-year mortgage proposal
by Christy Murdock Nov 17
direct-mail marketing campaigns
Jimmy Mackin and Jimmy Burgess share simple tips for direct mail marketing campaigns: Send a letter, start a conversation, win the listing
by Jimmy Burgess Nov 16
FICO scores, magic phrases, earnings digs: Inman Top 5
Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers
by Dani Vanderboegh Nov 14
5 things to know before throwing money at real estate problems
Your real estate budget isn't built for brute-force spending, Josh Ries writes. It rewards clarity, consistency and thoughtful execution
by Josh Ries Nov 14
help senior real estate clients
Finance expert Sofia Nadjibi, MBA, shares how real estate professionals can transform the downsizing experience for senior homeowners by blending empathy, strategy and smart financing
by Sofia Nadjibi Nov 13
home equity conversion mortgage
Developer and contributor America Foy says agents are missing the boat when it comes to education on senior housing opportunities and the home equity conversion mortgage product
by America Foy Nov 13
Why independent brokerages matter more than ever amid real estate consolidation
Opinion
Windermere's OB Jacobi writes that it’s more important than ever to preserve independence and keep the industry vibrant, diverse and focused on the things that matter most
by OB Jacobi Nov 13
50-year mortgage
The proposal from Trump is a reminder that the industry must evolve, Darryl Davis writes, but evolution without diligence can lead to structural weakness
by Darryl Davis Nov 13
self-trust for leaders
Leadership starts when you’re willing to show up in the chaos, in the unknown, in the unpolished version of yourself, broker Angela Yungk writes
by Angela Yungk Nov 13
Leadershift: How brokers and team leaders can prepare for 2026
The market is poised for change. If you want to be part of what's ahead, take a page from John Maxwell's book 'Leadershift.' Lori Muller shows you how
by Lori Muller Nov 13
50-year mortgages
Opinion
A 50-year mortgage is not a financial trap, broker Holly Brink writes. It's a tool that's designed to give homebuyers more ways to win in today's market
by Holly Brink Nov 13
A picture of a multi-unit building to symbolize multifamily real estate market
Real estate investing expert Michael Zaransky explains how the multifamily real estate market is recalibrating, driven by investor confidence, capital behavior and macroeconomic trends
by Michael Zaransky Nov 13
Selling the OC cast
We asked The Oppenheim Group's Orange County agents to share 3 things most people don't know about them. Here are the Netflix stars’ fun facts, along with personal pictures
by Dani Vanderboegh Nov 12
Why 88% of agent conversations never make it to the CRM
Cloze CEO Dan Foody reveals that 88% of conversations never enter the CRM and only about a third of CRM contacts have been touched in the past year