New Alabama law allows buyers to tour homes without contract
Alabama Association of Realtors CEO Jeremy Walker said the association was in favor of buyer-broker agreements in general, but felt requiring one for a home tour put buyers under duress
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 24
LoanDepot adds to its stable of homebuilder joint ventures
Partner in Ridgeland Mortgage, Smith Douglas Homes, went public in January and targets price-conscious entry-level and empty-nest homebuyers in the South and Southeast
by Matt Carter Nov 5
How to create content that connects you to your community
Stop trying to generate leads, new Inman contributor Lauren Harris writes. Start creating a community with the power of content creation that speaks to the neighborhoods you serve
by Lauren Harris May 7
Yardi predicts weak multifamily rental growth for 2024
As a result of the delivery of 540K new apartments during 2024, Yardi is predicting weak rental price growth in some markets
by Ben Verde Feb 19
Collabra launches 'Credit Karma for real estate' social media tool
'SphereBuilder' is designed to help real estate professionals figure out if their social media marketing is effective. The 1st tool will roll out in Denver, Colorado, and Huntsville, Alabama
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 20
12 up-and-coming, mid-sized metros
Mid-sized cities across the country are looking attractive as people try to avoid congested cities and seek out more affordable markets amidst an uncertain economic climate
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 15
'Reclaiming luxury': Engel & Völkers CEO talks rapid expansion
The German brokerage added a handful of new markets in the past 2 months, including Kansas City on Monday
by Patrick Kearns Dec 1
Affordability is ‘getting worse, not better’: Report
PwC’s Emerging Trends in Real Estate details a nationwide crisis in affordable housing and its causes
by Lew Sichelman Oct 8
Here's how an online troll ruined a Re/Max Realtor's business over an innocuous Facebook argument
Monika Glennon estimates a false accusation of adultery by an anonymous internet commenter cost her $200,000
by Patrick Kearns Jul 27
Inside the @ Homes Realty Group offices

The cheery blue logo and bright pops of orange nestled against the urban feel of polished concrete and exposed ceilings make the offices of @ Homes Realty Group in Huntsville, Alabama, one-of-a-kind.

by Inman Dec 29
Luxury listing of the day: Monte Sano Mountain home in Huntsville, Alabama
Gorgeous gardens for warm days and a stone-lined fireplace for cool nights
by Inman Aug 26
North Alabama MLS suspends listing feed to realtor.com
Negotiations continue, with MLS seeking prominent placement of listing agents' contact info, linkback to public-facing website
by Paul Hagey May 12