Consumers are changing. In 2025, proptech may finally start to notice
2025 will be a year of major change if artificial intelligence is deployed to improve the consumer experience, construction and apartment living, Inman technology expert Craig Rowe writes
by Craig C. Rowe Jan 2
The real estate listings Inman's staff couldn't stop scrolling in 2024
From cabins on Lake Tahoe to multifamily in the Chicago suburbs, Inman's writers spent hours clicking through listing photos and imagining life in new properties. These are their dream homes
EXp Realty CEO Leo Pareja's 6 big takeaways from an 'unusual' year
Opinion
This year has had its ups and downs, including the NAR settlement, DOJ scrutiny and copycat suits. Here are eXp CEO Leo Pareja’s top takeaways from 2024
by Leo Pareja Dec 31
Broker Spotlight: 24 shining leaders featured in 2024
Each week, we profile one managing broker or broker-owner in our Broker Spotlight column and feature it on our weekly Broker Edge newsletter. Here are 24 of our favorites from 2024
by Christy Murdock Dec 31
With sales slow in 2024, proptech turned inward — and toward Zillow
Zillow stayed the course as it continued to develop its super app while real estate brokerages raced to adapt artificial intelligence and property managers benefitted from new rental software
by Craig C. Rowe Dec 24
EXp Realty recruits The Quintin Group away from Keller Williams
Led by founder Jeff Quintin, The Quintin Group has departed Keller Williams for eXp Realty after 8 years with the Texas-based franchisor. The 15-agent team boasts a lifetime sales volume of $1B
by Marian McPherson Dec 23
Douglas Elliman of California and former escrow head settle lawsuits
The lawsuits between the brokerage company and Portfolio Escrow's Bill Grasska alleging kickbacks by high profile brokers, which were launched in October, are now resolved
by Lillian Dickerson Dec 23
Redfin commission model drawing more, better agents: Jason Aleem
Aleem, Redfin's chief of real estate services, also said the agents who have joined since the company adopted a commission model are making more money
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 20
24 gifts real estate agents actually really want for Christmas this year
Opinion
Forget gadgets and swag. According to team leader Carl Medford, what Realtors really want right now are well-behaved children at open houses, punctual contractors and, well, an end to 2024
by Carl Medford Dec 20
Broker Spotlight: Michelle Valverde, BHGRE Viridis Properties
Find out how this young, first-generation Filipino-American entrepreneur worked her way up from receptionist to broker-owner
by Dani Vanderboegh Dec 19
CFPB tightening underwriting for PACE energy improvement loans
PACE lenders object to rule requiring them to evaluate borrowers' ability to repay and provide more comprehensive disclosures so homeowners can comparison shop for other financing
by Matt Carter Dec 17
How to make the most of media, speaking, onstage opportunities
If public speaking or press coverage is still on your 2025 list of professional goals, it’s time to get started, Troy Palmquist writes. Here’s how to make the most of the opportunities that come along
by Troy Palmquist Dec 17
ERA Real Estate 'Moves Up' with new marketing campaign
ERA Real Estate is ending the year with #MoveUp, a campaign that highlights what motivates consumers and the agents who serve them
by Marian McPherson Dec 13
Another NAR bombshell reflects financial waste, hypocrisy
Opinion
According to Cara Ameer, the National Association of Realtors owes its members an apology along with the option to opt out of membership
by Cara Ameer Dec 13
Nation's biggest lender, UWM, is piloting Fannie Mae title waivers
Trade group for title insurers complains federal regulators are disregarding the views of lawmakers in allowing the program to move forward on the eve of a 2nd Trump administration
by Matt Carter Dec 12