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by Lillian Dickerson Mar 18
DOJ raises concerns with Nosalek settlement in latest court filing
A Supplemental Statement of Interest filed on Monday by the US Department of Justice argued that the settlement only offers 'cosmetic changes' to MLS PIN's agent compensation rules
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 18
Housing starts beat expectations in February but headwinds loom
Privately owned housing starts rose 11.2% but still fell behind February 2024 activity, according to data released Tuesday. Single-family home construction rose 11.4% to 1.1M on a monthly basis
by Richelle Hammiel Mar 18
AI smoothing mortgage income and employment verifications
Philadelphia-based mortgage technology provider Xactus claims its AI-powered Intelligent Verification Platform allows lenders to transform their workflows, make smarter decisions
by Matt Carter Mar 17
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices CEO denies Compass negotiations
HomeServices of America CEO Gino Blefari said Thursday night his company isn't in acquisition talks with Compass. Since then, the brokerage franchise network and Compass have been silent
A big week in M&A and the fate of Clear Cooperation: Inman's Top 5
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 Mar 14
How to keep your sellers in the loop when their house isn’t moving
Keeping sellers in the loop isn’t just about providing updates, coach Darryl Davis writes. It’s about reinforcing confidence and, more importantly, earning their trust
by Darryl Davis Mar 14
Compass negotiating to buy Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices
The deal is reportedly nearing the finish line, though the companies have not agreed on final terms
Maintenance repairs landlords are (and aren't) responsible for
Regular property inspections, transparent policies, and a willingness to address concerns create a foundation of trust between landlords and renters, Ryan Barone writes
by Ryan Barone Mar 13
Fathom Realty lifts agent count by 21% — but posts $22M loss in 2024
Fathom CEO Marco Fregenal says revenue growth from My Home Group deal and smaller brokerage walkovers has company on track to achieve positive adjusted earnings in Q2 2025
by Matt Carter Mar 12
Clear Cooperation favors free markets: Bess Freedman
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Dismantling CCP entirely will negatively impact the industry, Brown Harris Stevens CEO Freedman writes. The industry needs to ‘step up and do what’s right for buyers, sellers and agents alike'
by Bess Freedman Mar 12
Robert Reffkin in Nashville
Compass CEO Robert Reffkin argued against Clear Cooperation Wednesday during an Inman on Tour session in Nashville while warning that 'data is the new oil' amid predictions of a national MLS
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 12
Glennda Baker: Don't chase viral moments. Be authentic
Glennda Baker of Glennda Baker & Associates, took the Inman on Tour Nashville stage with her signature style, personality and unfiltered truth about building a personal brand in real estate
by Richelle Hammiel Mar 12
Reimagine common space, foster community in multifamily design
Thoughtfully designed common spaces in multifamily communities, Michael Zaransky writes, strengthen resident engagement, deepen the sense of belonging and enhance retention
by Michael Zaransky Mar 12
Howard Hanna demands judge’s recusal over political donations
Undisclosed political donations to Judge Stephen Bough’s wife called a disqualifying conflict of interest in a commission case known as Gibson. Plaintiffs' attorneys push back against the claim
by Taylor Anderson Mar 11