Thad Wong on building @, winning Christie’s RE and sale to Compass
In a sweeping interview from his Chicago office, @properties co-CEO Thad Wong shared his high stakes pursuit of Christie’s International Real Estate and selling his company to Compass after being one of its critics
by Taylor Anderson May 2
A 'herky jerky' start to the spring buyer season isn't deterring agents
Economic anxiety and rising mortgage rates curbed hopes of a robust spring, but economists tell Inman a strong new-home market offers a sliver of hope that the coming months will be better
by Marian McPherson May 1
Trump's 1st 100 days in office and its impact on real estate
Opinion
What the rest of this year will look like under Trump 2.0 with regard to real estate is anyone’s guess. Cara Ameer breaks down the possibilities, problems and opportunities
by Cara Ameer Apr 29
Home prices climbed in February — but the momentum is cooling
The FHFA HPI and S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Indices posted a 3.9% annual increase in February. While that marks another year of gains, the data shows that price growth has moderated
by Richelle Hammiel Apr 29
Stop the spam: 5 recruiting tactics that need to end
Bad recruiting doesn’t just fail; it damages your reputation, your culture and your pipeline. Kevin Van Eck shares 5 tactics that are hurting your brand (and what to do instead)
by Kevin Van Eck Apr 29
Keller Williams franchise grabs 20-agent team in Chicago suburbs 
Realty Executives Premiere and its 20 agents joined KW Premiere Properties to serve the greater Chicagoland. The firm transacted $130M in sales volume last year
by Taylor Anderson Apr 25
Court dismisses NAR accuser's retaliation claims — except one
Former NAR project manager Roshani Sheth can amend claims that NAR retaliated against her for reporting sexual harassment, a judge ruled Tuesday, while a breach of contract claim can advance
by Andrea V. Brambila Apr 23
Groups slam CFPB's bid to undo fair lending settlement as 'dangerous'
Consumer groups are trying to stop the Trump administration from vacating a settlement the government reached with a Chicago mortgage broker days before the November election
by Matt Carter Apr 22
LA agent caught smuggling 164 pounds of cocaine in Chicago
Jerome Nalbandian was caught toting 4 roller bags stuffed with 164 pounds of suspected cocaine through Union Station. Cook County Circuit Court Judge Deidre Dyer said, 'Wow. That's a lot'
by Lillian Dickerson Apr 22
Homebuyers get cold feet as mortgage rates rebound
Mortgage rates are climbing back toward 7% on fears that tariffs could reignite inflation, but Fed Chair Jerome Powell warns policymakers would be challenged if unemployment also rises
by Matt Carter Apr 16
Home price appreciation seen as cooling as inventories grow
Experts surveyed by Fannie Mae expect national home prices to slow to 3.4% this year. Median list prices are down by 10% or more from a year ago in 69 markets
by Matt Carter Apr 15
Estate Media brings on Chad Carroll and Dawn McKenna
With the collaboration, Carroll and McKenna will create original content for real estate professionals and consumers that educates and entertains, Inman has learned
Compass acquisition offers a glimpse into @properties’ finances
Following its acquisition of Chicago's largest brokerage in January, Compass pulled back the curtain on @properties’ financial health over the 12 months prior to the headline-grabbing merger
by Taylor Anderson Apr 1
NAR announces 61 positions eliminated in overhaul
The cuts are all part of what NAR called a 'months-long strategy' to 'streamline' and 'reposition' around its new leadership team, as well as 'reallocate' the association's budget dollars
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 28
CFPB cites DEI in push to kill $105k settlement with mortgage broker
Acting director Russell Vought claims bureau 'abused its power' in redlining case against Townstone Financial that dragged on for 4 years, to 'further the goal of mandating DEI in lending'
by Matt Carter Mar 28