Real estate myths BUSTED in 2024
Opinion
Cara Ameer writes that it's more important than ever to tout the truth and legitimacy of what is involved with what real estate agents really do and what they are worth
by Cara Ameer Nov 4
Elliman's California business faces lawsuits alleging kickbacks
The allegations launched by 2 former employees claim that closing statements had been altered to bump up agent commissions, with a particular bias in favor of the Altman Brothers
A year after the Sitzer verdict, here are my top 5 takeaways
Opinion
As she reflects on the historic decision and the current state of the industry, broker Cara Ameer offers thoughts on how far we've come and where we still need to go
by Cara Ameer Oct 31
CoStar Group clinches another victory in theft of trade secrets suit
A California judge on Monday dismissed a pair of Move's computer fraud claims against CoStar Group and a former Realtor.com editor accused of stealing trade secrets
by Marian McPherson Oct 30
Agent to the stars Tomer Fridman quietly leaves Compass
Fridman had been affiliated with Compass since 2017 and was a top producer. His departure was reportedly announced internally at the end of last week by Regional Vice President Parker Beatty
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 30
Association-drafted forms protect consumers and members: CAR
Opinion
Despite the rhetoric of some in the industry, shifting away from using association-developed forms is the opposite of consumer-friendly, CAR President Melanie Barker writes for Inman
by Melanie Barker Oct 29
Western White House sells for $23M, among highest local sales
Owners Mehrdad and Neda Elie purchased the home in 2022 for $15M and invested around $6M in renovations while preserving its White House-inspired features
by Richelle Hammiel Oct 25
7 new rules of the road for real estate transactions
In the post-Sitzer-Burnett era, Cara Ameer writes, we must be better informed, better prepared and have thorough consultations with the buyers and sellers with whom we interact
by Cara Ameer Oct 25
Propy advances onchain escrow
Acccording to Propy, more than 50 million Americans held or used a form of cryptocurrency in 2023 and that 400 million wallets, or digital accounts that store and provide access to cryptocurrency
by Craig C. Rowe Oct 24
Harris touts a $25K down payment grant. Will homebuyers care?
The question we should be asking about Kamala Harris' down payment grant proposal, Dr. Lee Davenport writes, is, 'Will anyone jump through hurdles to take part in the program?'
by Lee Davenport Oct 23
California is 2nd state to revoke LoanSnap's license this month
Costa Mesa, California-based provider of debt consolidation loans saw most of its business dry up last year and was evicted from its headquarters in May
by Matt Carter Oct 22
The new redlining: Paying a buyer agent is just part of the challenge
Now that buyer agency compensation rules are in place, Trina Gonzales-Van writes, stakeholders must consider their impact on borrowers and whether they do more harm than good
by Trina Gonzales-Van Oct 22
Fashion Nova founder buys 2 Miami Beach homes for $30M
The acquisition includes a waterfront home at 5718 North Bay Road and a non-waterfront property at 5725 North Bay Road. Both properties were sold by Ami Shashoua
by Richelle Hammiel Oct 21
A 25-acre 'tree house' haven with an airplane guest room hits market
The unique getaway completed in 2010 by late craftsman and entrepreneur Reggie Whibley is on the market for $1.75M. The hunt is on for a buyer who doesn't care about cell or internet service
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 18
$195M Bel-Air megamansion returns to the market
Built in 1937 by famed architect James E. Dolman, Casa Encantada is considered one of the most iconic estates in Los Angeles and possibly the entire country, according to the property's listing
by Richelle Hammiel Oct 16