Your big goals and plans for 2025: Pulse
New year, new you, they say. As 2025 approaches, we asked you to let us know what you’re aiming for next year. Here's what you said
by Inman Dec 18
Tal Alexander and lawyers push to reopen his detention hearing
Tal's parents offered a bond 'in any amount.' Meanwhile, Side filed a preliminary injunction against Oren and Tal, and the DOJ has asked Douglas Elliman for more information
by Lillian Dickerson Dec 17
Why millions of Americans WANT the housing market to crash
Some renters think a crash would help them buy a home. But a surprising number of homeowners also think a major downturn would be a good thing, LendingTree survey finds
by Matt Carter Dec 17
Why recruiting more agents is killing your brokerage
Bringing in huge numbers of mediocre agents won't make your brokerage better, luxury consultant Chris Pollinger writes. It will just lead to more headaches for you
by Chris Pollinger Dec 17
Clear Cooperation critics miss 'the forest for the trees,' eXp CEO says
Ahead of his appearance at Inman Connect New York in January, eXp Realty CEO Leo Pareja told Inman that change is inevitable and that his 'North Star' is improving the experience of his agents
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 17
Is 2025 your year to join a real estate team?
With the real estate industry constantly changing, coach Verl Workman writes, now might be the ideal opportunity to capitalize on the strength of a team and propel your career forward
by Verl Workman Dec 17
In 2024, VCs focused on 'quality over quantity': CRETI
In total, real estate technology entrepreneurs landed $15.1B in funds for their ideas on how to improve the industry, according to CRETI’s 2024 Proptech Venture Capital Analysis
by Craig C. Rowe Dec 16
Fannie Mae forecasts 'significant regional variation' in 2025 sales
'From an affordability perspective, we think 2025 will look a lot like 2024,' Fannie Mae chief economist says, but with more inventory in Sun Belt states, Mountain West and Pacific Northwest
by Matt Carter Dec 16
Older buyers prioritizing lifestyle over climate risk, Redfin says
Older Americans are increasingly purchasing homes in areas with a high incidence of climate-associated risk factors compared to younger adults, according to a recent Redfin analysis
by Richelle Hammiel Dec 16
Alexander twins' bond review delayed until Thursday
Because of a paperwork scuffle, the bond review was delayed by a few days. Judge Lody Jean said the brothers' house arrests 'may be more of a hurdle than anything' because of fed charges
by Lillian Dickerson Dec 16
News Knockout: Readers vote for the top real estate story of 2024
Will it involve the DOJ, the three-way agreement, the National Association of Realtors, alleged bad behavior or something else? You decide Inman's top story of the year
by Lillian Dickerson Dec 16
Majority of real estate pros support Clear Cooperation, Intel Index finds
Supporters of the policy outnumber critics nearly 3-to-1, according to new data from the Inman Intel Index survey. Agents at larger brokerages were more receptive to the criticisms, Intel found
by Daniel Houston Dec 16
Clearing up lingering confusion over the Clear Cooperation Policy
This year, Realtor devotion to fiduciary duty has been openly questioned, team leader Carl Medford writes. Is this the time to adopt a policy that appears to undermine consumer interests?
by Carl Medford Dec 16
Reality star Jason Oppenheim's kickback scandal: The Download
Can the 'Selling Sunset' star bounce back from kickback accusations, or will they take a toll on his professional reputation?
by Christy Murdock Dec 14
Renters feel less connected to their neighbors than homeowners
Redfin commissioned a survey of more than 1,600 renters and homeowners and found millennial and Gen-Z homeowners were most likely to feel a sense of belonging in their neighborhoods
by Marian McPherson Dec 13