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Connect/Reflect: The Dutch are here!

As many of you know, Inman Connect New York attracts attendees from all over the world. Holland’s Boris Geheniau has been making the journey across the Atlantic every January for the past few years, and is increasingly bringing more of his colleagues with him to learn, connect and get inspired each year. We recently sat […]

Real estate daily market update: November 20, 2017

 We’ll add more market news briefs throughout the day. Check back to read the latest. Most recent market news Monday, November 20 First American Financial Corporation October 2017 Potential Home Sales Potential existing-home sales increased to a 5.89 million seasonally adjusted, annualized rate (SAAR), a 0.4 percent month-over-month increase. This represents a 95.7 percent increase […]

Why training, not mentorship, works for this indie’s business

A few years ago, Lamacchia Realty broker-owner Anthony Lamacchia had his senior agents mentor junior agents. It may have worked in theory, but the reality of that mentoring model was less than ideal for the five-office, 85-agent indie brokerage. Anthony Lamacchia “There was abuse both ways,” Lamacchia said. “We saw cases where experienced agents were […]

Announcing the first round of speakers for Inman Connect New York 2018

Imagine charting a course through a landscape that’s constantly changing and shifting around and beneath you. That’s what it feels like sometimes to operate in the real estate industry — there are so many new tools and business models in addition to the traditional tried-and-true methods that it’s hard to know which way to turn […]

Can you afford the American dream on your salary?

What exactly does it take to turn a renter into a buyer? Real estate professionals mull over this question often, coming up with ideas ranging from touting the personal pride of homeownership to the financial upside of building wealth and equity. Unfortunately, a willing renter isn’t the only requirement for the transition into homeownership: the […]

North America will lead world in new housing construction through 2021

Helped along by rapid household formation in Mexico and increased construction across the United States, North America will post the fastest gains in new residential development—even as indications of a housing bubble emerge in Western Europe, according to a new study released Monday. The Global Housing Outlook study projects a 4-percent increase in residential units […]

Why is real estate startup funding on the rise?

When the economy is humming along that’s when you’ll see more venture capitalists come out of the woodwork. In many markets, it’s been awhile since the real estate industry attracted VC attention. But times — they are a-changin’. According to Crunchbase, between August 2016 and August 2017 a total of 111 real estate startups secured […]

How to make data standards important to your stakeholders

“There are hundreds and hundreds of companies relying on the MLS to provide accurate data — and they’re using these tools today — and we’ll get them there by showing the benefits, but it’s going to take a little bit of time,” said President of FBS Michael Wurzer of standardized data on the Imnan stage. […]

Trump’s tax bill: Bad for Americans, good for foreign buyers?

Elements of the U.S. House and the Senate’s proposed new tax policies might make purchasing a home more expensive for Americans but cheaper for foreign homebuyers. Lost buying power Some analysis on Inman has already pointed out that proposed changes to the mortgage interest deduction, which is just one of the several proposed policies that […]

5 ways for real estate agents to give back this Thanksgiving

Being at home is to be relaxed and comfortable, in harmony with one’s surroundings. As the familiar adage goes, “home is where the heart is.” Our emotional attachment is so evident that we become homesick when we are away for prolonged periods. As a Realtor, I’ve had the great privilege of working side by side […]

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