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
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
Steve Baird: National franchises have lost touch with Main Street
Opinion
In an era of rapid industry consolidation, including the acquisition of @properties by Compass, independence still matters, Baird & Warner Real Estate President and CEO Steve Baird writes
by Steve Baird Dec 18
Older buyers prioritizing lifestyle over climate risk, Redfin says
Older Americans are increasingly purchasing homes in areas with a high incidence of climate-associated risk factors compared to younger adults, according to a recent Redfin analysis
by Richelle Hammiel Dec 16
NAR's culture of excess: How lavish leadership perks betray members
Opinion
Coach Darryl Davis calls for NAR to change its policies on volunteer compensation in light of the organization's need to restore integrity and rebuild trust with its members
by Darryl Davis Dec 16
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
How to identify the top new amenities in multifamily housing
Multifamily operators must know that trends are fickle and vogue fades, multifamily expert Michael Zaransky writes. Build a community around your amenities, not vice versa
by Michael Zaransky Dec 9
RealScout releases Search Links, first major update to Pro+ platform
RealScout has launched Search Links, a new tool that enables agents to generate and nurture leads through personalized home search. Search Links is only available to RealScout Pro+ users
by Marian McPherson Dec 4
Compass to acquire @properties Christie's International Real Estate
The deal is valued at around $444M, with $150M in cash and $294M in equity. If finalized, it would merge the nation's No. 1 brokerage by sales volume with the No. 8 largest brokerage
by Taylor Anderson Dec 2
Rates blamed again as US home price growth stalls in third quarter
Home prices continued to rise in September, albeit at a more sluggish pace, according to dueling reports released Tuesday by the Federal Housing Finance Agency and the S&P Dow Jones Indices
by Richelle Hammiel Nov 26
The underground bunker returns: Patmos Underground Bunker
Political unrest in the Northeastern US and Great Lakes region has renewed interest in such facilities, including the Patmos Underground Bunker in north-central Indiana
by Richelle Hammiel Nov 20
NAR perks and lavish spending spotlight of New York Times report
Volunteer National Association of Realtors' leaders received perks and payment that lawyers say could run afoul of US tax laws, according to an investigation by the Times published on Monday
by Taylor Anderson Nov 18
Commissions held steady after Aug. 17, Redfin study shows
Commissions have been slowly declining over the past decade, but since the NAR settlement terms went into effect this summer, buyer's agent commissions have seen little impact
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 31
Here's what you'd like to see NAR focus on next: Pulse
Whether attending this year's NAR NXT or simply following Inman's coverage of the event, here's what you'd like to see the trade group focus on next
by Inman Oct 30