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Throw out the script, and build a custom metaphor with FORM
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- Posted on June 23, 2026
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A real estate script is off-the-rack. It fits no one perfectly, coach Darryl Davis writes. A custom metaphor is tailored to the person sitting with you.
The Fed Signals a Reversal in Rates
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- Posted on June 23, 2026
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The new Federal Reserve Chair is already making news, signaling a major change to rates—and not in the way Americans were hoping for. With inflation up, the Fed has eyed […]
New antitrust suit targets CoStar’s commercial data empire
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- Posted on June 22, 2026
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The case does not target Homes.com, but it lands as CoStar pushes deeper into residential and new construction data.
NAR pulls ARA into legal battle with Umansky’s thePLS.com
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- Posted on June 22, 2026
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The National Association of Realtors has asked the American Real Estate Association to hand over documents relating to the NAR Accountability Project — and ARA is saying ‘no.’
Is the housing market turning a corner? What the numbers say
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- Posted on June 22, 2026
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Windermere’s Principal Economist Jeff Tucker looks at oil, inflation and pending home sales and explains what they could mean for summer home sales.
Fathom to agents: Beyond deal means income between deals
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- Posted on June 22, 2026
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The deal represents a different kind of vertical integration than the industry has recently seen — one that moves laterally into homeownership itself rather than deeper into the transaction.
Silence is power: 5 lessons from a 35-year pilot-turned-agent
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- Posted on June 22, 2026
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The quietest person on the flight deck is usually the one in charge, writes former pilot Ben Stern. Here are five ways to put quiet leadership to work in your business.
Where to Park Cash Between Deals (Without Letting It Rot in a Savings Account)
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- Posted on June 22, 2026
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This article is presented in partnership with Connect Invest. You finally found a deal. Then it died at inspection. Or the seller got cold feet. Or some cash buyer with […]
BiggerPockets Appoints Active Real Estate Investor Eric Augustyn as CEO, Ushering in a New Era of Platform Innovation
- Posted by rbetz
- Posted on June 22, 2026
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DENVER — June 22, 2026 — BiggerPockets, the premier community and resource hub for real estate investors (REIs), today announced the appointment of experienced operator and active real estate investor […]
To Scale an Average Rental Portfolio, You’ll Need $30K-$60K in Cash per Door. Here’s an Alternative to the BRRRR Method That Lowers Risk and Increases Cash Flow.
- Posted by rbetz
- Posted on June 22, 2026
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In the rush to acquire rental properties, many investors forget one crucial aspect of financial planning: liquidity. It’s probably the single most important reason why small investors fail. I should […]
I Bought 15 Rental Units While Making $15/Hour Putting Up Fences
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- Posted on June 22, 2026
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Britton Eads was making $15 per hour putting up fences all day. He had no college degree; he dropped out of the electrician trade and didn’t have many other options. […]
How to House Hack Your Way Out of $200K in Student Loan Debt!
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- Posted on June 22, 2026
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At 31, James sat down at a kitchen table with his wife Aida, ran the numbers on the next 30 years, and didn’t like what he saw—$200,000 in student loans […]
How this agent grew her business 74% YOY, spending next to nothing
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- Posted on June 21, 2026
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Take a peek inside Kansas City real estate agent Rachel Kilmer’s relationship marketing playbook that helped grow her business and referrals. The greatest growth opportunity comes from reaching out and celebrating people, Jimmy Burgess writes.
AI prompts, NAR opposition, Bed Bath and Beyond: Inman Top 5
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- Posted on June 19, 2026
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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.
31 compelling quotes by the ‘Grandmother of Juneteenth’ for National Homeownership Month
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- Posted on June 19, 2026
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Meet the “Grandmother of Juneteenth,” Dr. Opal Lee, who has spent decades fighting for freedom and homeownership. Dr. Lee Davenport shares 31 quotes to inspire your clients this June.




