Move class-action lawsuit shines harsh light on network's paid leads
Disconnected phones, undeliverable emails and presumed scams have all become more common, customers of Move's network of companies told Inman in the wake of the Aug. 23 class-action suit
by Marian McPherson Sep 23
MV Realty barred from enforcing 40-year contract in California
A new preliminary injunction orders the Florida-based brokerage to stop issuing liens in California, and to stop enforcing its 40-year 'homeowner benefit agreements'
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 20
Robert Reffkin, compass, compass ceo
Opinion
In challenging the National Association of Realtors' Clear Cooperation Policy, Robert Reffkin writes, Realtors are upholding their highest moral, ethical and legal duties to serve clients
by Robert Reffkin Sep 20
Mariah Carey has racked up $18.6M in mortgage debt
After buying a Tribeca penthouse for $9M cash in 1999, the pop star has borrowed millions in loans on the pad's equity in order to fund her lavish lifestyle that reportedly includes $45K dog spa days
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 17
How can I really be sure sellers will pay the buyer's agent (me)?
Opinion
The new commission rules are confusing. Compliance expert Summer Goralik unpacks whether it’s possible to confirm if a seller is willing to compensate buyer’s agents
by Summer Goralik Sep 17
A squirrel nibbling on an acorn to represent negotiation nibbling.
Stop small requests from turning into expensive deal concessions
by Bernice Ross Sep 17
Rocket is first mortgage lender to raise its conforming loan limits
Rocket will treat loans of up to $802,650 as conforming ahead of expected increase. Last year UWM and Rate also got a jump on the official announcement by Fannie and Freddie's regulator
by Matt Carter Sep 13
Former Fannie Mae president David Benson joins Opendoor board
The iBuyer has appointed David Benson to its board of directors, effective immediately. Benson was Fannie Mae's president for six years, retiring from the role in May 2024
by Marian McPherson Sep 12
California MLS MetroList debuts AI-based voice search
The search platform is already live on the multiple listing service's website, and comes amid a growing interest in using artificial intelligence to improve consumer home searches
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 12
8 tips for optimizing opportunity at your next open house
Open houses are among the most valuable lead sources available, team leader Carl Medford writes. Here's how to run one the right way and make the most of the opportunity it presents
by Carl Medford Sep 11
An image of hands on a laptop keyboard with a digital overlay to represent AI for brokerage operations.
In an exclusive with Inman, Barcelona-based computer vision software firm Restb.ai shares the journey to reaching a milestone 50 MLSs in the US and Canada
by Marian McPherson Sep 10
How are these new commission rules improving transparency?
Opinion
The new commission rules are confusing. Compliance expert Summer Goralik unpacks how these new rules promote consumer transparency
by Summer Goralik Sep 10
Nearly half of NYC's out-of-state buyers come from these locations
Although NYC residents made the majority of home purchases in 2024, nearly half of out-of-state buyers came from New Jersey, California and Florida
by Richelle Hammiel Sep 5
Unlock set to expand product set, footprint with $30M Series B
Strategic partnership with D2 Asset Management will help the shared equity pioneer go nationwide, after signing home equity agreements with more than 10K homeowners in 16 states
by Matt Carter Sep 4
Big Brother’s little brothers are watching you
Opinion
Feeling like your listings are under scrutiny? They are. Bernice Ross lets you know more about the tools and techniques MLSs are using to ensure compliance with new commission rules
by Bernice Ross Sep 4