Not business as usual: Realogy enters the Schneider era
Opinion
Something has definitely changed, and for the better if you’re Realogy. Not so much if you’re one of its competitors.
by Robert Hahn Mar 12
Why Howard Hanna views middle management as crucial company leaders
President of the sprawling independent brokerage finds that the best sales managers can relate to an agent's lifestyle and what it takes to succeed
by Gill South Mar 12
Sotheby's International Realty posts record $108B in annual sales volume
Presence in 69 countries worldwide allowed the Realogy franchisor to take advantage of global economic growth
by Gill South Mar 12
Amazon could seize opportunity in fractured mortgage market
E-commerce giant might be considering a move into lending, a huge departure from its business model that would require working through a lot of red tape
Startups unveil $4,000 home built with a 3-D printer
New Story and Icon team up to create an affordable housing prototype that could be used at scale in the developing world
by Emma Hinchliffe Mar 12
Opendoor posts job listings in Charlotte, Minneapolis and Nashville
iBuyer appears set to expand to 3 new markets
by Emma Hinchliffe Mar 9
Purplebricks fined nearly $16,000 in Australia over misleading marketing
The U.S. division of the much-hyped company, which promises "low, fixed fees" for clients, says its marketing strategy is different stateside.
by Emma Hinchliffe Mar 9
Exceptionally strong jobs report guarantees aggressive rate hikes to come
February marks biggest employment boost since July 2016
The social causes real estate leaders should rally behind
Gentrification and affordable housing, tax reform, government regulations and health care are the top issues impacting the industry, according to Inman's first-ever Real Estate Leadership Survey.
Taylor Swift's team claims Douglas Elliman never 'earned' commission
Motion to dismiss requests suit demanding $1.1 million be thrown out on grounds of brokerage's 'little to no involvement' in the deal
by Gill South Mar 8
Ex-Uber CEO will invest in real estate startups through new fund
In wake of scandals at the ride-sharing company he founded, tech entrepreneur Travis Kalanick launches Fund 10100. And real estate's on his radar.
by Emma Hinchliffe Mar 8
NAR says it's in 'active discussions' with tech giants
Trade group teases talks with three of the four 'FANG' companies — Facebook, Amazon, Netflix and Google — but remains tight-lipped on details
HUD considers dropping anti-discrimination language from mission, draws criticism from real estate
Zillow, NAR speak out on the importance of fair housing and diverse, inclusive communities. HUD says it remains committed to these ideals.
House head and tech keys
Inman's first-ever Real Estate Leadership Survey reveals surprising tech trends that leaders are embracing. Also: ones they aren't and should be.
BuzzBuzzHome launches new button for paying initial deposits online
The new button will let users sign a sales agreement and make an initial deposit for a condo at new development in Kitchener, Ontario. But it plans to expand the service...
NAR fights for rule to potentially offer health care plan to Realtors
The trade group is weighing in on a regulation proposed in January that could pave the way for it to create an association health plan for its members.