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Katy Perry declares victory in battle over vet’s Montecito home

May 28, 2024

Four years after first engaging in a legal battle with disabled veteran Carl Westcott over the purchase of a Montecito mansion, pop star Katy Perry has finally emerged with the home's title in hand.

Home prices hit record high for the sixth time in 12 months

May 28, 2024

National home prices jumped 6.5 percent in March from a year earlier to a new record high with the Northeast leading regionally.

9 strategies to move past lawsuit fatigue and get back to business

May 28, 2024

We're all in this together, writes coach Darryl Davis, so here's how to avoid burnout and frustration by charting a path forward for your real estate business.

At long last — down payment assistance is finally cool

May 28, 2024

By making homeownership more affordable, Bernice Ross writes, DPA enhances the value agents bring to the table and plays a vital role in helping those who might otherwise be excluded from the housing market.

Lesson Learned: Joy comes at the closing table

May 28, 2024

Find out how dynamic real estate broker Dawn David creates deep down connections to create repeat and referral business with delighted clients.

Is NAR a positive force? 7 out of 10 real estate agents want to know

May 28, 2024

These increasingly uncertain attitudes among agents in March were a departure from brokers, who were more likely to tell Intel that they still view the National Association of Realtors positively.

‘It’s an arms race’: How portals are adapting to the commission crunch

May 28, 2024

The upending of NAR's cooperative compensation rule is a double-edged sword for Zillow and its rivals, experts told Inman. These are the tools and tactics they're adopting to suit the moment.

Chad Carroll transformed golf training into real estate success

May 28, 2024

Compass Florida's No. 1 agent got into real estate at one of the worst times, right after the 2008 recession. But early sports training cultivated in him a dedicated work ethic that has allowed him to soar to great heights in his career.

Recruiting War ’24: Commission suits loom over the fight for talent

May 27, 2024

Industry members see commission suits as one of the top recruiting challenges of 2024. But brokers who can target and elevate middle-tier agents might have an opportunity.

This is fine. Everything is fine: How to be grateful when times are tough

May 25, 2024

Broker Aaron Hendon teaches you how to cultivate an attitude of gratitude, even when it's tough to stay positive and productive.

Keller Williams’ big backpedal on profit-sharing cuts: The Download

May 25, 2024

In the face of backlash from proposed profit-sharing cuts, the franchisor's leadership council is changing its tune.

Retreats, representation, conversations: Inman Top 5

May 25, 2024

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.