2024, a year in review: Inman's Top 5 stories of the week
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 Dani Vanderboegh Jan 3
5 real estate stories you might have missed during the holidays
In case you missed it, here are 5 stories from the holiday season that you may want to get caught up on, including a roundup of predictions from some of the real estate world's biggest players
by Christy Murdock Jan 2
25 predictions about NAR, CCP, commissions and more for 2025
From Hoby Hanna to Anywhere's Sue Yannaccone, real estate leaders are cautiously optimistic about the new year, telling Inman the worst of 2024's tumult may be fading in the rearview mirror
Stay tuned: The tumult of 2024 leaves real estate on a cliffhanger
What will happen with the commission litigation? Which companies may merge? How will consumers behave? The only thing that's certain is that real estate's next episode will be big
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 23
Howard Hanna expands with acquisitions in Ohio, South Carolina
The nation's largest family-owned brokerage adds new partnerships in Dayton, Ohio, and Hilton Head, South Carolina. Big Hill and The Alliance Group Realty joined Howard Hanna this week
by Taylor Anderson Oct 30
Commission suit against Howard Hanna, MLS tossed on the merits
The homeseller suit known as Moratis alleged a West Penn MLS commissions-related rule violates antitrust laws, but unlike a similar NAR rule, the former expressly allows offers of zero dollars
Where real estate's major players stand on Clear Cooperation Policy
Some real estate leaders say the focus on Clear Cooperation stems from the recent commission lawsuits. But others see a deeper question about brokerage profits at the heart of the issue
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 1
Howard Hanna, ListAssist team up on natural language search tool
The tool will let real estate consumers search using everyday language. It's also designed to provide better, more insightful leads to Howard Hanna
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 30
Industry heavy-hitters launch app that documents agents' workflow
Rayse, which the company has positioned as a way of 'pushing back against the settlements,' is backed by Realtor associations, MLSs, brokerages and leaders, including co-CEO James Dwiggins
by Andrea V. Brambila Sep 26
Zillow teams up with Howard Hanna to offer Listing Showcase
The technology platform is designed to improve marketing for listings. Now, Howard Hanna agents will get to exclusively offer the tool to their clients in Pittsburgh and Cleveland
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 29
Suburban New York team joins forces with Howard Hanna
The Mark Seiden Real Estate Team is partnering with Howard Hanna Rand Realty, increasing the latter's influence north of New York City, according to an announcement
by Daniel Houston Aug 31
Real estate braces for year of mass consolidation as startups eye exit
A contracting market will place pressure on struggling startup entrepreneurs while some broker-owners use the down market as an opportunity to nail down a succession plan, analysts told Intel
by Daniel Houston Mar 22
Howard Hanna merges with New York-based Coach Realtors
The new partnership will see Howard Hanna further extend its reach into New York. Meanwhile, Coach will rebrand to include the Howard Hanna name
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 1
EXCLUSIVE: Read Inman's Blueprint 2.0 for Uncertain Times
Real estate's top thought leaders shared their best advice for thriving in a slower market during CEO Connect in New York last month. Here's what they had to say
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 13
Inman's 2022 Person of the Year: The Howard Hanna family
Three generations of Hannas have grown the family business from a small mom-and-pop into a juggernaut with 15,000 agents and 400 offices. Expect momentum to rise exponentially in 2023
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 29