NAR president: The DOJ is a 'bigger problem' than $1.8B Sitzer verdict
In remarks made in Boston that were later posted online, new NAR President Kevin Sears declared business will change for Realtors — whether they embrace it or have it 'forced down our throats'
Here are the biggest new agent misconceptions about real estate
Here's what you shared with us regarding what new real estate agents are confused about, asking about and trying to figure out now
by Inman Feb 7
Agents have real concerns — but commission rates aren't at the top
Despite ongoing commission lawsuits, agents are more concerned about the health of the real estate pie than the size of their own slice, results of the latest Inman Intel Index survey show
by Chris LeBarton Feb 7
Stop taking legal advice from NAR and your local association
Opinion
Associations are a valuable resource, but they're not the be-all and end-all of real estate, especially when it comes to legality and licensing, coach and author Darryl Davis writes
by Darryl Davis Feb 7
Teach to learn, and take advantage of the 'orangutan effect'
Jay Papasan, author of 'The ONE Thing,' writes that if you want to learn something, teach it to anyone, even if it's just an orangutan
by Jay Papasan Feb 7
RealReports closes on seed round of $2M
RealReports entered the market as Blockchain Home Registry to provide a method for securing ownership of a home on the global digital ledger, and claiming an NFT
by Craig C. Rowe Feb 6
70 public housing employees charged with bribery in New York
The charges amount to the largest number of federal bribery charges ever filed on a single day, according to the Department of Justice
by Ben Verde Feb 6
FNB of Pennsylvania to pay $13.5M to settle redlining allegations
FNB's 2017 acquisition of Yadkin Bank for $1.8B expanded its footprint into North Carolina, where the DOJ alleges it avoided providing mortgages to majority-Black and Hispanic communities
by Matt Carter Feb 6
NAR signals more declines to come after 3rd-straight membership dip
NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun warned of 'further declines in membership over the next 24 months' said after NAR posted a 2.1% annual membership decline last month
by Taylor Anderson Feb 6
How love and politics are impacting homebuyers' decisions
Although affordability is still the No. 1 factor in most homebuyers' moves, 2 surveys from Zillow and Redfin reveal politics and romance also play a role
by Marian McPherson Feb 6
Federal judges side with plaintiffs in Chinese buyer ban hearing
2 of the 4 plaintiffs who filed a lawsuit in November against Florida's foreign buyer ban have been awarded a temporary injunction that allows them to resume stalled transactions
by Marian McPherson Feb 6
How to simplify rent collection for both landlords and tenants
Rent collection is essential for your portfolio's financial stability and profitability. Ryan Barone shares strategies to simplify it for you and your renters
by Ryan Barone Feb 6
How Heather Haase is finding diamonds in a rhinestone world
In his latest Snapshot profile, Brandon Doyle talks to Heather 'Sunshine' Haase about training, tech, authenticity and creating genuine connections
by Brandon Doyle Feb 6
REX appeals latest court loss, aims to keep fighting Zillow
The company is appealing a recent ruling that rejected its request for a new trial. REX has been feuding with Zillow for years now
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 5
listings, listing leads, listing lead ideas
The future is bright — it starts with your next listing, coach Darryl Davis writes. Embrace these 25 strategies to grow your business, enrich your community and strengthen your network
by Darryl Davis Feb 5