Low splits or high 1099s: Why agents should join a team
Verl Workman explains how the leverage a team provides can result in higher overall earnings for team members vs those who go it alone
by Verl Workman Jun 13
Mortgage rates plummet as CPI report shows inflation cooling
Rates have returned to last week's levels, when applications for purchase loans leapt by 9% from the week before and refi applications surged by 28%, MBA lender survey shows
by Matt Carter Jun 12
Gitcha leverages proposed NAR settlement to bolster buyers
While the buyer-needs portal has been in the works since the Great Recession, the proposed NAR settlement could help boost the value of the company's model
by Craig C. Rowe Jun 12
Sean Hannity parts ways with Long Island home for $12.7M cash
The conservative talk show host listed the property in May, and it went under contract within one week. A fan reportedly purchased the home, as well as its furniture and books from the library
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 12
eXp Realty
When an eXp agent dies, their heirs will get automatic access to their 'outstanding, unvested equity awards,' eXp World Holdings founder and CEO Glenn Sanford announced Wednesday
by Marian McPherson Jun 12
Offerpad takes cash offer program to Realtor.com
Offerpad is the latest company to join Realtor.com's Seller's Marketplace. Both companies said the partnership reflects their dedication to furthering consumer choice
by Marian McPherson Jun 11
Oren Alexander steps down from Official in wake of rape allegations
The luxury firm co-founder announced his resignation via Instagram days after news broke that he and his brother, Alon Alexander, had been named as perpetrators in 2 lawsuits alleging rape
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 11
National rents hit highest level since 2022 despite more inventory
The median United States asking rent rose 0.8% year over year in May to $1,653, the highest it's been since October 2022, according to data from Redfin
by Ben Verde Jun 11
This new website is geared toward building wealth for women
Inman contributor Bernice Ross' new ‘Real Estate Wealth for Women’ site offers an abundance of resources and interviews with experts to help women make smarter financial decisions
by Christy Murdock Jun 11
Single mom in Durham struggles to get rid of Airbnb squatters
Airbnb host Farzana Rahman's renters have refused to vacate the property after a 7-month reservation. Rahman said Airbnb has provided little assistance
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 11
VA officially unveils rules to allow vets to pay broker commissions
The temporary rules were first announced in May ahead of Memorial Day and came in response to calls from Realtors who feared veterans would become less competitive in the new landscape
by Taylor Anderson Jun 11
Is your coach legit? 5 warning signs to watch for
There’s a lot of new information out there — and a lot of bad info, too. Christy Murdock offers red flags to watch out for when choosing a coach or trainer
by Christy Murdock Jun 11
Seller who balked at inadequate payout appeals commission deal
Pennsylvania homeseller Spring Way Center is seeking to overturn the court approval of deals reached with Anywhere, Keller Williams and RE/MAX to resolve antitrust commission suits
by Andrea V. Brambila Jun 11
Avenue 8 co-CEO on brokerage end: 'We're going all-in on Sidekick'
The company has made the decision to focus on scaling its artificial intelligence-based brokerage productivity solution, which it has already provided to two major MLSs
by Craig C. Rowe Jun 10
Zillow, Redfin, Better seek to grow their mortgage businesses
Even in a down market, companies can uncover key insights to grow market share, Mike DelPrete writes, as long as they have the cash to invest
by Mike DelPrete Jun 10