2024 could be worst year for home sales since 1995: Fannie Mae
Falling mortgage rates should help boost home sales by nearly 10% next year. But in the meantime, inventory shortages and affordability challenges are keeping a lid on sales in many markets
by Matt Carter Sep 20
MV Realty barred from enforcing 40-year contract in California
A new preliminary injunction orders the Florida-based brokerage to stop issuing liens in California, and to stop enforcing its 40-year 'homeowner benefit agreements'
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 20
Leading agents at Carolwood form The Advisory team
Carolwood's managing broker Nick Segal, alongside agents Shaun Alan-Lee and Jane Dorian, recently founded the white-glove service team, which operates in markets in SoCal and NYC
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 20
Truths, frustrations, rate cuts: 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 Sep 20
Inman Power Wheels: Final 4 best agent autos near the finish line
Inman's Power Wheels bracket contest is down to the 4 best real estate agent automobiles, as determined by your votes
Unrepresented buyers need options like Shay: Tech Review
Resourceful real estate consumers deserve better options, especially if they've been through the process a time or two
by Craig C. Rowe Sep 20
Robert Reffkin, compass, compass ceo
Opinion
In challenging the National Association of Realtors' Clear Cooperation Policy, Robert Reffkin writes, Realtors are upholding their highest moral, ethical and legal duties to serve clients
by Robert Reffkin Sep 20
Alabama Association of Realtors to NAR: Make membership optional
‘It is time to allow members the ability to choose where they allocate their membership and dues dollars between the local, state and national levels,’ Alabama Realtors wrote to NAR on Tuesday
by Taylor Anderson Sep 19
Place acquires all-inclusive platform Livian
The 2 platforms have been growing on the same trajectory at Keller Williams for more than a decade, and during this challenging time in the industry, it made sense to combine forces
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 19
Broker Spotlight: Mark Nottingham, @properties
Find out how this Indiana broker-owner got his start, what he sees coming next and why partnering with @properties 'was one of the best business decisions' he and his team ever made
by Christy Murdock Sep 19
EXp picks up 200-agent Hudson Valley indie brokerage
As part of eXp, Grand Lux Realty will operate out of White Plains, New York. Founder Michael Levy touted eXp's technology as one of the brokerage's selling points
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 19
Tough love time? Here are 5 strategies for better agent results
Loyalty bonds between agents and brokerages are fragile. How hard can you push without breaking? Wallace Real Estate’s Claudia Stallings has tough love tips for agents in today’s market
by Claudia Stallings Sep 19
Compass sees growth spurt in Arizona with addition of North & Co
The addition brings upwards of 200 agents to Compass' ranks and gives the brokerage a strong position in the state's luxury market. It will also launch offices in Chandler and Flagstaff in 2025
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 19
eXp Realty
EXp Realty is set to host its inaugural eXpcon Hackathon in Miami Beach, Florida, on Saturday, Oct. 26, the brokerage announced on Monday
by Richelle Hammiel Sep 19
9 proven ways to keep retention rates high when business is slow
Chris Pollinger shares powerful strategies to retain and motivate your real estate agents, even as listings hit all-time lows. Learn how to keep your team engaged and thriving during tough markets
by Chris Pollinger Sep 19