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Nick Mallory talks building your brand and keeping it S.I.M.P.L.E.

Jul 31, 2024

Nick Mallory, brand director with Boneyard Beer and VP of Ackley Brands, told real estate pros at Inman Connect Las Vegas on Tuesday that the need to stand out isn't exclusive to beer brewers.

June saw a 4.8% uptick in pending home sales

Jul 31, 2024

The Pending Home Sales Index (PHSI) rose to 74.3 in June, while pending sales were down 2.6 percent year over year.

Brad Inman: Be decisive, practice self-care and be present

Jul 31, 2024

To get through the industry's perfect storm, the Inman News founder told ICLV attendees to "think big [and] act big, because the goddamn problem is very big."

Zillow CEO Barton: We’re moving beyond the ‘portal 1.0’ experience

Jul 31, 2024

In his first Inman Connect appearance since 2021, Zillow CEO Rich Barton discussed accelerating tech innovation and the next evolution of the residential portal experience.

How are you feeling about the upcoming election? Pulse

Jul 31, 2024

How do you think this year's election will impact the housing market, and what policy decisions are you hoping to see?

Piñata and Visa partner to roll out Piñata Pay for no-fee debit solution

Jul 31, 2024

The product rolls out July 31 and is designed to function as a "responsible alternative to a credit card," according to executives at Piñata, a rental industry fintech company.

Redfin CEO talks lapdogs, wolves and riding out commission shifts

Jul 31, 2024

At Inman Connect Las Vegas, Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman talked an increasingly complicated commission landscape and the shift brokerages and portals must make to bolster agents' entrepreneurial spirit.

CoStar CEO: We’re focused on ‘selling the house’

Jul 30, 2024

Andy Florance suggested rival portals are more interested in selling leads than houses and called a lawsuit against his company a "PR stunt."

DelPrete ‘secret shopper’ sting reveals agents lose hosts of leads

Jul 30, 2024

With the help of a firm employing more than 100 undercover researchers, the real estate tech strategist tested agents at roughly 30 brokerages. They found that more than 1 in 3 inquiries never received a response from the agent.

Communicate value with authenticity and active listening

Jul 30, 2024

Not every agent can or should communicate their value through "bold statements," agents said during a panel at Inman Connect Las Vegas. That's why remaining authentic to oneself is paramount.

Private mortgage insurers again losing market share to FHA, VA

Jul 30, 2024

FHA premium cuts spur growth, but borrowers with stellar credit can still do better taking out conventional Fannie Mae- or Freddie Mac-eligible mortgages with private mortgage insurance.

Oh, what a feeling: 4 experts share how to create a brand that lasts

Jul 30, 2024

At Inman Connect Las Vegas, branding experts Kevin Knight, Sydney Miller, Griff O'Brien and Elias Astuto said a strong set of values, authenticity and substance are key to creating an unforgettable brand.