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Peace Deal Signed: Where Mortgage Rates Are Actually Headed
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- Posted on June 25, 2026
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The peace deal between the U.S. and Iran has been agreed to (at least for now). The Strait of Hormuz, the chokehold on 20% of the world’s oil, is starting […]
Real Brokerage surpasses 35K agents as REMAX deal progresses
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- Posted on June 24, 2026
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Real said that it added more than 3,200 agents in the first half of 2026 and more than 15,000 agents since the beginning of 2024.
Why the Bed Bath and Beyond deal is worth your attention
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- Posted on June 24, 2026
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Big companies are racing to own more of the homeownership lifecycle, Deb Siefkin writes. Agents need to earn more trust in the client’s decision-making process.
7 tips for turning social media content into measurable results
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- Posted on June 24, 2026
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Social lead gen hub POP.STORE is expanding its focus on real estate, helping agents turn content and social media engagement into measurable business results. Troy Palmquist talks with GM Jo Wong about the platform’s upcoming VidCon appearance featuring Andrew Jevin and Glennda Baker.
Luxury clients can spot a pitch, but they can’t ignore your expertise
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- Posted on June 24, 2026
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Stop trying to sell yourself, and start emphasizing your expertise to make a big impression on high-net-worth clients, coach Verl Workman writes.
May’s new-home sales data reveals a shrinking affordable market
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- Posted on June 24, 2026
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New single-family home sales fell 7.3 percent in May, but the bigger story is the shrinking share of affordable new homes.
AI-Created Tech Layoffs are Shifting the Housing Market
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- Posted on June 24, 2026
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AI-powered layoffs are shaking up the once-bulletproof tech job market, with more than 100,000 layoffs so far this year alone. For real estate investors, the burning question is where all […]
Why Now Could Be the Best Market For Real Estate Investing in Over a Decade
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- Posted on June 24, 2026
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Both active and passive real estate investors have pulled back over the last year. For example, Redfin reported that mom-and-pop investors pulled back by 6% late last year and 13% […]
Deal Diary: How Lucy Hinds Turned One HELOC Into Three Rental Properties
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- Posted on June 24, 2026
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Name Lucy Hinds Location Cincinnati, Ohio Occupation Real estate investor Assets Single-family rentals Investment strategy Long-term rentals Financing Conventional + HELOCs Lucy Hinds spent years living the Dave Ramsey playbook: […]
Chad Carson’s 2 Deals/Year Strategy That Makes You a Rental Millionaire
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- Posted on June 24, 2026
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Is buying rental properties still worth it in 2026? There’s no denying that rising interest rates, sluggish rent growth, and other factors have taken the shine off many properties that […]
Making $29,000/Month from One “Boring” Property (1,000 Miles Away)
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- Posted on June 24, 2026
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What if the best real estate investment isn’t the one with tenants, toilets, or employees, but the low-maintenance property everyone else is ignoring? Today’s guest is making thousands each month […]
Mega-brands, boutiques and real estate’s vanishing middle
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- Posted on June 23, 2026
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Broker Lori Muller looks at the midsized, regional, indie and hybrid brokerages caught in the middle of industry change.
SERHANT. expands to Texas with $1.5B in combined agent sales
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- Posted on June 23, 2026
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SERHANT. is launching across four Texas markets simultaneously Tuesday, bringing 13 founding agents and six independent brokerages with nearly $1.5 billion in combined sales volume to the firm as it enters its 17th state.
EXp’s new COO: Agents need stability in a time of change
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- Posted on June 23, 2026
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Wendy Forsythe discusses the theme of AI-forward operations, agent stability and why she joined Inman’s new advisory council.
Is joining a team a smart move? 5 questions to help you decide
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- Posted on June 23, 2026
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The right team can provide support, structure, mentorship and more opportunities, Josh Ries writes. The wrong team can lose time, give up margin and miss your goals.




