Virginia Kettler

Virginia Kettler
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Real Estate News
Hot and cheap: 7 places buyers can still find a home for under $300K
Fri, 12 Sep 2025 16:43:51
The Upper Midwest is an affordability hotspot, according to Realtor.com's latest market report, which revealed the seven markets where median listing prices are below $300,000. read more»

Zillow’s images, Compass’ new lawyer, low-cost listings: Top 5
Fri, 12 Sep 2025 15:55:46
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. read more»

MDLLA’s James Harris and David Parnes announce business split after 13 years together
Fri, 12 Sep 2025 15:03:31
The "Million Dollar Listing LA" alums knew each other from their days working in London real estate and proceeded to build a business together as Bond Street Partners while at The Agency. read more»

This real estate agent faked it ’til she made it. Social media paved the way
Fri, 12 Sep 2025 8:44:54
When Marie Lee started out as an agent in Nashville, she had a small sphere and not much to build a business on. But she used social media to show that she was an active agent — even if she had to fudge the details a bit. read more»

From W2 to 1099: How to set up your real estate business
Fri, 12 Sep 2025 8:13:14
Jessica Souza shares a beginner-friendly roadmap to structure your business, build your team and feel confident in your new role as a self-employed CEO. read more»

3 unconventional ways to make open houses work harder for you
Fri, 12 Sep 2025 8:00:56
Open houses offer more than an opportunity to market a single listing, Josh Ries writes. They allow you to connect, both in person and online, long after they end. read more»

How single women are reshaping today’s real estate conversation
Fri, 12 Sep 2025 8:00:30
From navigating life transitions to investing for long-term wealth, single women are taking the lead in real estate markets, luxury agent Lauren Endsley writes. Here's how to serve them more effectively. read more»

Rising inflation makes ‘jumbo’ Fed rate cut unlikely next week
Thu, 11 Sep 2025 21:00:32
Initial jobless claims climbed last week to the highest level since Oct. 23, 2021, but investors and economists are expecting three small rate cuts this year rather than a dramatic move next week. read more»

How this brokerage bought out its largest competitor — and kept all the agents onboard
Thu, 11 Sep 2025 18:34:47
Find out how Kerri Fowler and her team are continuing her great-grandfather's legacy by leaning into a culture that treats everyone like family. read more»

Here’s how much extra money you’d have if you invested $1K in Opendoor last month
Thu, 11 Sep 2025 17:44:44
Investors who kept the faith even as the iBuyer's stock price was plummeting earlier this summer are being rewarded now with a surge following the announcement of Kaz Nejatian as the new CEO. read more»

Homeowners are cracking under the pressure of increased costs
Thu, 11 Sep 2025 16:29:51
Median monthly homeownership costs have risen 26 percent from 2019, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's latest American Community Survey data. released on Thursday. read more»

As homebuyers gain leverage, sellers get cold feet. Is it happening near you?
Thu, 11 Sep 2025 9:02:10
New listing business has been one of the few bright spots for real estate agents in a down market. But that light dimmed a bit this summer. With Inman Market View's detailed maps and multi-market comparisons, take an interactive dive into the numbers most important to you. read more»

The buyer intake plan for every real estate agent: Step 1
Thu, 11 Sep 2025 8:00:51
In the first step of her eight-step system, Cassie Walker Johnson shares strategies for asking better questions and getting better results. read more»

The one skill all real estate agents forget to practice (but shouldn’t)
Thu, 11 Sep 2025 8:00:43
It's not enough to continually bring in new leads if you don't know how to close the ones you've got. Trainer Rachael Hite helps you practice and refine this critical skill. read more»

Gen Z is changing the rules of renting. Are you ready?
Thu, 11 Sep 2025 8:00:42
The rental housing industry stands at a turning point, CEO Tony Julianelle writes, and Gen Z renters can show it the way to build what's next. read more»

Want low-cost referrals? Copy this team’s VIP Club strategy
Thu, 11 Sep 2025 8:00:17
The No. 1 team in South Dakota cut its $30,000 billboard spend to a one-time outlay of $4,000 using this powerful and replicable system for creating lifetime loyalty. Amy Stockberger shares how it all works. read more»

Homebuyer demand surges as mortgage rates tumble to 2025 low
Wed, 10 Sep 2025 22:12:00
Applications for purchase mortgages hit their highest level since July last week, and rates keep falling on weak jobs reports and more encouraging inflation data read more»

Opendoor announces new CEO: Shopify’s Kaz Nejatian
Wed, 10 Sep 2025 21:55:05
Nejatian has a background as a lawyer, and most recently helped build teams and products at Shopify since 2019. His appointment follows Carrie Wheeler's resignation last month. read more»