The story behind the story of NAR's 'no-commingling' rule repeal
Opinion
To repeal a rule that was only optional to begin with is not a repeal of anything, and based on its timing, it comes off as a desperate play for attention, Spencer Krull writes
by Spencer Krull Jun 9
Trending: Lessons in Pride and building brand equity that lasts
Real estate pros can build trust — and a lasting brand — by leading with values, not just visuals
by Jessi Healey Jun 8
Senate Dems ask Pulte to put Fannie, Freddie revamp on hold
Lawmakers want assurances that privatizing the mortgage giants or taking them public won't drive mortgage rates up, or put investor profits 'over the homes of millions of Americans'
by Matt Carter Jun 6
An active hurricane season is on the horizon — is the US prepared?
NOAA expects 13 to 19 named storms to arrive now through the end of November. More than 33M properties face potential damage from high winds and more than 6M from flooding
Despite market shift toward buyers, they're still backing away
According to Redfin's data, pending home sales dipped 0.4% year over year to the lowest May level since 2020. Part of that was attributed to sky-high costs and economic uncertainty
by Richelle Hammiel Jun 5
HUD and the FHFA are changing. Here's everything you need to know
Workforce cuts, the rescission of Fair Housing initiatives and COVID assistance, and multiple pathways for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are all under discussion at the federal housing agencies
by Marian McPherson Jun 5
Costanza Zerbi joins eXp Realty, eyes $100M sales target
Top-producing agent Costanza Genoese Zerbi is bringing her Southern California team, Costanza Genoese Zerbi & Associates, to eXp Realty, along with a bold goal: hitting $100M in sales
by Richelle Hammiel Jun 4
10 unexpected places to find your next top producer 
The best agents don’t always come from traditional backgrounds, coach Verl Workman writes. Sometimes, they're excelling in a different industry and waiting for the right opportunity
by Verl Workman Jun 4
Stephen Kotler and son Max Kotler depart Douglas Elliman
Stephen Kotler is leaving Douglas Elliman following a 3-decade career at the brokerage. Meanwhile, his son Max has joined Corcoran Group with intentions of building a new team
Inman Luxury Connect
The speaker lineup is unveiled for Inman Luxury Connect at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront in July
by Mariya Gordon May 30
Condo sales fall to 10-year low amid surge in insurance costs, HOA fees
While home purchases by investors rose 2% annually in the first quarter — to 46,726 transactions — condo sales declined by 3%, to just 8,509 units, according to data released Wednesday by Redfin
by Richelle Hammiel May 29
MoxiWorks back-office solution sold to agent benefits startup
'The sale of MoxiBalance aligns with our strategic transformation to provide innovative software solutions that adapt with the ever-changing needs of agents': MoxiWorks CEO Eric Elfman
by Craig C. Rowe May 29
Fannie Mae taps Palantir to detect 'rampant' mortgage fraud
Head of mortgage giants' federal regulator, Bill Pulte, has made fraud an issue after leveling accusations against Trump opponent, New York Attorney General Letitia James
by Matt Carter May 28
RealPage may catch break under Trump's 'One, Big, Beautiful Bill'
The House Republican tax bill includes a sweeping provision that would prevent governments from regulating artificial intelligence and automated decision systems for 10 years
by Richelle Hammiel May 28
How this 'Truman Show' moment may unravel NAR's settlement
Tanya Monestier’s appeal to the commission settlement isn’t just a legal challenge, compliance expert Summer Goralik writes. It’s a reality check the industry didn’t see coming
by Summer Goralik May 28