What's the buzz? North Carolina Regional MLS rebrands as Hive MLS
Along with a new name and logo, Hive MLS has set its sights on releasing new tools available to 18 MLS and Realtor Association members across North Carolina and Georgia, executives told Inman
by Marian McPherson Oct 17
Recent survey highlights housing priorities ahead of 2024 election
A Redfin-commissioned survey conducted last month reveals notable differences in priorities between homeowners and renters regarding candidates and key issues affecting housing
by Richelle Hammiel Oct 15
Lauren Bowen is leveraging her medical experience to train agents
Ahead of Inman Connect Austin on Oct. 9, the Florida-based Robert Slack team leader weighed in on the latest market challenges, training her agents on NAR's rule changes and her plans for Texas
by Richelle Hammiel Oct 5
Mortgage rates are soaring on strong September jobs report
With a soft landing seen as more likely, analysts say Fed can be more cautious about the pace of future rate cuts and mortgage rates aren't likely to fall below 6% anytime soon
by Matt Carter Oct 4
How you can help victims of Hurricane Helene
Communities are just beginning a long road to recovery. Reference this list of resources to learn where to donate money or supplies or sign up to volunteer
Brokerages and non-Realtor MLSs settle antitrust suits for $30M
15 MLSs and 13 brokerages that chose to opt-in to NAR's commission settlement will cough up an additional $30,587,754 in compensation to sellers, raising the settlement fund to nearly $450M
Agents put their resource hat on as Helene rages northward
As Helene progressed from a hurricane to a tropical storm to a post-tropical cyclone on Friday, agents got into gear serving as a resource for clients, while dealing with high winds and flooding
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 27
Gavel over one hundred dollar bills represents Newrez' settling a complaint
The FTC alleges the company advertised monthly rental rates that did not include mandatory 'hidden' fees that could add up to more than $1,700 per year
by Andrea V. Brambila Sep 24
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
City National revamps mortgage after redlining settlement
Royal Bank of Canada subsidiary now offering grants of up to $50K in minority census tracts in the metro LA market as part of larger initiative to boost lending in underserved communities
by Matt Carter Sep 5
Dorm decor goes luxe as students opt for high-end designers
An annual survey by the National Retail Federation reveals that college students and their families are expected to spend around $87B on back-to-school items this year
by Richelle Hammiel Sep 4
What this summer's foreign buyer data means for you
New Inman contributor Kashif Ansari digs into the National Association of Realtors' annual report on international buyers
by Kashif Ansari Aug 30
7 procedural components to make eminent domain seizures more fair
Procedural fairness pertains to the just treatment of the processes and methods used to make eminent domain decisions and resolve disputes, real estate educator Lee Davenport writes
by Lee Davenport Aug 29
Realtors file suit against Move, NAR over 'fake leads' scheme
The 8 Realtors are seeking class action status in their lawsuit against Realtor.com for allegedly selling unvetted and fraudulent buyer and seller leads
by Marian McPherson Aug 26
Cardone slams Harris-Walz $25K down payment assistance plan
Cardone Capital CEO Grant Cardone slammed VP Kamala Harris' housing policies on Fox Business, saying they will lead to the collapse of the housing market in Democratic-led states
by Marian McPherson Aug 21