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The action-first formula fueling 1 team’s real estate surge
Consistency and accountability lead to success, Jimmy Burgess writes. Find out how this step-by-step model can turbocharge your business.

Not just Meta: Don’t sleep on YouTube and LinkedIn
From overlooked platforms like YouTube and LinkedIn to ongoing TikTok uncertainty, this week’s updates prove one thing: Agents who stay alert stay relevant. Learn what’s changing — and how to use it.

How industry infighting makes it harder for clients to achieve the American dream
Battles among real estate heavyweights make the market less transparent and harder to navigate for the people we’re supposed to be helping, Troy Palmquist writes.

Listing bans, lawsuits, and a ‘big, beautiful bill’: Inman Top 5
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.

The pursuit of home: What we’re really celebrating this 4th of July
As we celebrate Independence Day, Troy Palmquist looks at where the dream of homeownership went off the rails and how the real estate industry helps — and hurts — homebuyers.

VA ends key foreclosure rescue program in another setback for veterans and their families
Housing counselor Rachael Hite says that VA loan holders who are having challenges paying their mortgages are losing a mortgage rescue and restructure plan called VASP.

7 secrets that sell: Summer staging on a smart budget
Luxury expert Chris Pollinger talks to the leadership team at LA's Elite Home Staging about the features that get luxury homes sold in the summertime.

Funny business: Why humor is the unsung hero of real estate survival
Coach Darryl Davis gives you permission to lighten up, enjoy yourself and have more fun in your real estate business.

7 ways remote work has shaped homebuyer preferences
When highlighting a home's features, Luke Babich writes, don't forget work-from-home preferences that make everyday more efficient and enjoyable for homeowners.

Mortgage rate drop unlikely after steady June jobs report
The report beat analyst expectations by 37,000 jobs, curtailing hopes of a short-term rate cut in July. Several economists say mortgage rates will likely stay elevated and keep homebuyers on the sidelines.

Brian Buffini: ‘Apathy’ is the greatest threat to real estate
The Buffini & Company founder talks about technology, apathy and what it takes to break out of a rut ahead of his appearance at Inman Connect San Diego

Huddle Up: How The Heyday Group is redefining team culture in Austin
Melanie Klein shares how Austin's Heyday Group is redefining team culture and leading with heart and harmony while building trust and brand momentum.

Tool Kit: Rebuilding the real estate dream team
Regroup and rebuild a real estate team that's gone off the rails with content and advice from trainer Rachael Hite.

7 hacks to neutralize team tension before it derails performance
If you’re serious about protecting your team’s performance, Chris Pollinger writes, then stop hoping for harmony and start engineering it.

Broker Spotlight: Erwin Nicholas II, Mr. Real Estate
Find out how this global ambassador for Houston real estate goes beyond selling to solve his high-net-worth clients' real estate challenges.

Ditch the senseless hustle: How to create a business and life you love
Success isn’t about hustle; it’s about harmony. Debra Trappen writes that you don't have to sacrifice your peace to have a successful business.

Structuring high value joint ventures for real estate brokerages
Many real estate brokerages have used joint ventures successfully to enter mortgage, title, insurance or property management verticals, Phillip Cantrell writes, increasing profitability and client retention.

Downward trend in mortgage rates not enough to spur homebuyers
Requests to refinance are up 40 percent from a year ago, but uncertainty "continues to hold homebuyers out of the market," Mortage Bankers Association economist Joel Kan said Wednesday.

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