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
US home prices rise modestly amid affordability strains
US home prices were up in August, with both the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) and S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Indices recording a 4.2% annual gain
by Richelle Hammiel Oct 29
Redlining settlement wouldn't resolve 1st Amendment questions
The CFPB claimed statements made by hosts of Townstone Financial's AM radio call-in show and podcasts discouraged Black Chicago residents from applying for a mortgage
by Matt Carter Oct 25
Mayor outside Chicago has evaded eviction server, landlord claims
Landlord Genetta Hull filed eviction papers in September alleging that Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard and her roommate, Kamal Woods, owe $3,350 in rent and late fees on her property
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 24
Ken Griffin sells Chicago penthouse half price at $11M
The Citadel CEO has been offloading his Chicago properties as he continues to separate from the Windy City and put down more roots in Miami, where he and his company relocated in recent years
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 22