Countdown as firms not covered by NAR settlement face tough choice
Brokerages and MLSs have until 11:59 pm CST Tuesday to opt in to deals resolving antitrust claims brought by sellers targeting commissions. Inman contacted 79 brokerages for their updates
by Taylor Anderson Jun 18
How to create content that connects you to your community
Stop trying to generate leads, new Inman contributor Lauren Harris writes. Start creating a community with the power of content creation that speaks to the neighborhoods you serve
by Lauren Harris May 7
Sitzer judge grants preliminary approval for NAR settlement
Judge Stephen R. Bough ruled that the sweeping changes NAR agreed to were 'fair, reasonable and adequate' and set a final approval hearing for November
by Taylor Anderson Apr 23
Kentucky, W. Virginia move to ban exclusive, right-to-list agreements
New laws enacted to prevent the use of Non-Title Recorded Agreements for Personal Services — or NTRAPs — are sweeping the nation as critics decry alleged deceptive and predatory practices
by Taylor Anderson Apr 3
Landing acquires flexible rental platform Barsala for $30M
The new deal will allow Landing, a flexible living platform, to add 1,000 new units across its Autopilot program, which provides furnished, flexible living spaces for multifamily buildings
by Ben Verde Mar 28
Why thousands of women will have to make health care moves in 2024
Opinion
How far do you have to drive to receive quality maternal health care or access emergency services? These kitchen table issues are on your prospect's minds, Rachael Hite writes
by Rachael Hite Feb 29
Hotels and Airbnb, Vrbo in heated battle as business travel ramps up
Both hotels and short-term rental companies are vying for customers seeking out extended stays through new offerings as business travel ramps up across the US this fall
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 10
Big Keller Williams franchise group launches mortgage JV with Newrez
One of Keller Williams Realty's biggest franchise groups, Georgia Legacy Group, partners with national mortgage lender and servicer Newrez to launch a joint venture, Onward Home Mortgage
by Matt Carter Oct 3
Serious mortgage delinquencies could bounce from 17-year low
Early-stage delinquencies have increased for 3 months in a row, suggesting that delinquency rates may be nearing a bottom, according to Black Knight's first look at August mortgage data
by Matt Carter Sep 25
Here are the top 5 tips for landlords to retain their best renters
Happy tenants increase the chances they'll renew their leases while keeping investment properties occupied and cash flowing. Here's how to do it
by Vikas Gupta Aug 22
And the cheapest state to buy a home is…
Illinois is the cheapest state to purchase a home, due to a study by California-based boutique brokerage RubyHome. The study focuses on the income-to-sale price ratios for each state
by Marian McPherson Apr 28
Lake Homes Realty relocates headquarters amid exec shuffle
Joe Gaeta, formerly of Zillow, and Kiki Wanshura, formerly of Pacaso, have joined the lake markets-focused brokerage. Heather Glass, who joined the company in 2020 has also been promoted
by Lillian Dickerson Apr 11
Collabra launches 'Credit Karma for real estate' social media tool
'SphereBuilder' is designed to help real estate professionals figure out if their social media marketing is effective. The 1st tool will roll out in Denver, Colorado, and Huntsville, Alabama
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 20
Sotheby's brings on LAH Real Estate for newest Alabama affiliate
LAH Real Estate Inc. was originally founded in 1992. The new affiliate brings its 4 offices to Sotheby's International Realty, ticking the brand's total office count in Alabama up to 7
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 22
federal flood insurance lapse
Study led by economists at the Environmental Defense Fund identifies some surprising regions, such as Appalachia and northern New England, as overvaluation hotspots
by Matt Carter Feb 16