The key to fixing the world's home affordability mess is in front of us
Opinion
The one-two punch of government action and private sector innovation is the right formula for fixing the affordable housing mess, which has grown into a global epidemic, writes Brad Inman
by Brad Inman Jun 13
Flyhomes joins portal wars with launch of AI-powered search
Cash-offer pioneer Flyhomes will partner with agents to expand nationwide after acquiring AI technology from ZeroDown and hiring co-founders Laks Srini and Abhijeet Dwivedi
by Matt Carter Jun 11
Lesson Learned: Take your fiduciary responsibility seriously
Find out how 'consummate student' and San Francisco agent Chris Jurach keeps challenging himself to 'learn new things, read and listen to books, and gather fresh ideas'
by Troy Palmquist Jun 10
Clarence Thomas reports more trips with developer Harlan Crow
The trips were to the Indonesian island of Bali and the secretive, all-male club known as Bohemian Grove in Northern California
by Ben Verde Jun 7
Recruiting wars continue as Coldwell nabs Compass agent
Vicky Yu closed more than $63M in sales last year. Her move to Coldwell Banker comes as brokerages continue an intense competition for top talent
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 7
Residential marketplace newbie Realoq expands to 3 new states
California-based, 'multi-sided' residential portal Realoq has expanded to Florida, Georgia and North Carolina. The company raised $3M in seed funding in 2023
by Marian McPherson Jun 7
Broker Spotlight: Victoria Roberts, eXp Realty Alaska
Find out how this Alaska broker went from personal struggle to professional success and how a major disaster led her to her current company
by Troy Palmquist Jun 6
UWM's 0-down loans a hit with buyers, worry consumer advocates
Unlike subprime loans that were subjected to minimal underwriting standards in the runup to the 2007 housing crash, new 0-down loans meet criteria set by mortgage giant Freddie Mac
by Matt Carter Jun 4
Will dual agency become common after NAR's settlement?
Some believe more buyers will come to the table without agents. That could lead to fertile breeding grounds for the polarizing practice sometimes known as 'double ending'
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 4
Dual agency is gaining momentum. Should you walk the tightrope?
Real estate compliance expert Summer Goralik looks at the projected prevalence of dual agency and offers a prescription for determining whether it's the best option for agents and their clients
by Summer Goralik Jun 4
Luxury's back, baby: It's Inman's Top 5
Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers
by Christy Murdock May 31
Nation’s largest MLS now allows listings to show seller concessions
The change allows listings in the California Regional Multiple Listing Service to display whether a homeseller is willing to offer concessions in price — including to cover broker fees
by Taylor Anderson May 29
Graceland fraudster goes public: 'I am the one who creates trouble'
Without revealing his identity, the 'ring leader' of a fraud operation that tried to auction off Graceland presented himself in emails to The NYT, saying his network preys on gullible Americans
by Lillian Dickerson May 29
Katy Perry declares victory in battle over vet's Montecito home
4 years after first engaging in a legal battle with disabled veteran Carl Westcott over the purchase of a Montecito mansion, pop star Katy Perry has finally emerged with the home's title in hand
by Lillian Dickerson May 28
'It's an arms race': How portals are adapting to the commission crunch
The upending of NAR's cooperative compensation rule is a double-edged sword for Zillow and its rivals, experts told Inman. These are the tools and tactics they're adopting to suit the moment
by Marian McPherson May 28