MV Realty loses Colorado license in latest setback over contracts
The Colorado Division of Real Estate announced the move Monday, days after the beleaguered brokerage suffered a legal blow in California over 40-year contracts described as 'predatory'
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 25
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
Rocket is first mortgage lender to raise its conforming loan limits
Rocket will treat loans of up to $802,650 as conforming ahead of expected increase. Last year UWM and Rate also got a jump on the official announcement by Fannie and Freddie's regulator
by Matt Carter Sep 13
Former Fannie Mae president David Benson joins Opendoor board
The iBuyer has appointed David Benson to its board of directors, effective immediately. Benson was Fannie Mae's president for six years, retiring from the role in May 2024
by Marian McPherson Sep 12
SCOTUS, Sitzer, stress: 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 6
Nearly half of NYC's out-of-state buyers come from these locations
Although NYC residents made the majority of home purchases in 2024, nearly half of out-of-state buyers came from New Jersey, California and Florida
by Richelle Hammiel Sep 5
I'm a real estate broker, but I'm no longer a Realtor. Here's why
Opinion
Massachusetts broker Nadine Hiser outlines the differences between NAR-affiliated brokers and independents like her — and why her company, Key Realty Group, made the choice to leave NAR
by Nadine Hiser Sep 4
Big Brother’s little brothers are watching you
Opinion
Feeling like your listings are under scrutiny? They are. Bernice Ross lets you know more about the tools and techniques MLSs are using to ensure compliance with new commission rules
by Bernice Ross Sep 4
On Realtor.com's hottest ZIP codes list, the Midwest reigns supreme
Affordability and a plethora of amenities vaulted Gahanna, Ohio, to the top of Realtor.com's 2024 hottest ZIP codes list. ZIP codes in Missouri and Indiana made the list, too
by Marian McPherson Aug 20
NAR interim CEO: Settlement was ‘unequivocally’ the right move
In an interview with NextHome CEO James Dwiggins, NAR interim CEO Nykia Wright urged members to lean back into engaging the 1.5M-member trade organization
by Taylor Anderson Aug 15
Compass CEO: Clear cooperation is 'anti-homeowner'
Robert Reffkin said clear cooperation forces homeowners into a system that attaches 'negative insights' to listings, and predicted the polarizing anti-pocket listing rule is ultimately doomed
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 31
EasyKnock juggling lawsuits, regulators in multiple states
Sale-leaseback platform tells NPR civil lawsuits in Texas and other states are 'meritless' and that it's cooperating with attorneys general in Massachusetts and Michigan
by Matt Carter Jul 3
M&A executive jumps from Anywhere to Lamacchia Realty
Massoud Atallah joins New England-based brokerage that has its sights set on rapid expansion. ‘We are 100% on offense,’ Lamacchia told Inman in an interview
by Taylor Anderson Jul 3
MLS PIN forges ahead with rule changes over DOJ objections
Effective immediately, listing brokers and agents can submit for-sale listings to the MLS without offering any cooperating compensation to the buyer broker
by Andrea V. Brambila Jun 27
Judge denies stay order after plaintiffs argue against NAR deal
Attorneys for the plaintiffs in a case now known as Moratis stress that NAR's proposed settlement won't stop 'a key element of the antitrust conspiracy' and might take years to go into effect
by Andrea V. Brambila Jun 24