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LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance launches anti-LGBTQ bill tracker

Mar 14, 2024

Almost two years after launching its "Article 10 Rule" campaign, the LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance has upped the ante with a new website that tracks anti-LGBTQ legislators who've received funding from the National Association of Realtors' lobbying arm, the Realtor Political Action Committee.

Fathom Realty added 1,425 agents after raising fees last year

Mar 14, 2024

Fathom posted a $24 million annual loss during a Q4 and 2023 earnings call Thursday afternoon, with executives saying the brokerage's transaction volume dropped less than the industry overall.

Surging mortgage rates gain momentum on new inflation data

Mar 14, 2024

Mortgage rates push back through 7 percent as more worrisome inflation data puts to rest any lingering hopes for a Federal Reserve rate cut this spring.

Hilton heads back to campus with $210M Graduate Hotels acquisition

Mar 14, 2024

Hilton Worldwide Holdings has agreed to pay $210 million for the Graduate Hotels brand, a 10-year-old company that operates hotels in some of the nations biggest college towns.

As spring nears, real estate agents are reconsidering paid leads: Intel

Mar 14, 2024

Two months of Inman Intel Index survey data shows waning confidence in real-world business-building activities but growing interest in buying leads on the internet.

Brokerage BHS appeals orders to pay agent $977K for discrimination

Mar 14, 2024

Brown Harris Stevens of the Hamptons seeks to overturn rulings awarding Shauncy Claud nearly $1 million after a court found the firm wrongfully fired her for filing a discrimination complaint.

TikTok’s viral orange trend can enhance your brand’s ‘a peel’

Mar 14, 2024

Are you willing to "peel the orange" for your clients? This viral TikTok trend has trainer Rachael Hite asking you to evaluate your brand and its appeal to consumers.

Broker Spotlight: Kim Stem, ERA Doty Real Estate

Mar 14, 2024

Learn how a generous friend helped this award-winning Arkansas broker launch her epic 25-year career in real estate.

How new agents can get the best return on their time investment

Mar 14, 2024

Succeeding as a new real estate agent, David Marden writes, requires effective time management, leveraging your circle of influence and understanding the ROI of your efforts.

Future-proof your online presence by buying your domain name

Mar 14, 2024

Purchasing a domain to build up content and expert reputation is one of the most valuable strategies for an agent starting out in the industry, marketing expert David Marden writes.

5 currently trending AI tools that will get your business growing

Mar 14, 2024

AI tools are poised to revolutionize every aspect of real estate, Jimmy Burgess writes. Step out of your comfort zone, and put his recommendations to work for you.

Illinois Supreme Court says Chicago tax hike can move ahead

Mar 13, 2024

A fiscal watchdog also released a report warning that Chicago leaders may not have studied the issue thoroughly before putting it on the March 19 ballot.