Inman's state-by-state guide to evictions, rent and foreclosures
Rent and mortgage payments are due. Different states have different strategies for people who can't pay during the pandemic. We're updating this post as the situation evolves
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 28
Foreclosure activity continues to decline in March
61% of US markets saw foreclosure activity drop below pre-recession levels last month, but the numbers come with 'a huge caveat'
by Lillian Dickerson Apr 15
Ways to digitize every stage of your sales funnel during the pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic is forcing agents to do much more of their previously face-to-face business over a computer. Here are a few novel ways to make it work
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 30
Agent sentenced to prison for role in foreclosure kickback scheme
Jeffrey Detloff is accused of steering maintenance and repair contracts to companies that provided his own firm a kickback
by Patrick Kearns Jan 23
‘Newsday’ investigation shows that fair housing training needs to be relatable
Let’s go beyond looking at laws and start building an awareness of what fair housing means in human terms
by Teresa Boardman Nov 29
Are open houses too dangerous to justify?
Following a wave of headlines about open house-related crime, agents say safety issues are a growing concern
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 12
NAR board overwhelmingly approves pocket listing policy
In a 729-70 vote, the trade group’s 800-member board on Monday voted to approve the Clear Cooperation Policy
by Andrea V. Brambila Nov 11
Do open houses still work?
On the 100th anniversary of the open house, a growing number of agents are debating their relevance. Others are simply walking away from the time-honored practice
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 11
Oregon moves to nix single-family zoning, continues a national trend
Lawmakers on Sunday approved a bill that would legalize duplexes and other 'missing middle' housing in neighborhoods that previously only allowed single-family homes
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 1
HUD Secretary Ben Carson
The Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development said more cities should emulate Minneapolis and its unprecedented rezoning experiment
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 19
How to tighten your belt and cut unneeded expenses
Opinion
It’s not about how much you make but how much you keep
by Leslie DeLuca Apr 24
50 engaging blog ideas to connect with homeowners
Opinion
Establish yourself as the expert by highlighting local insights, answering common questions and guiding sellers through the process
by Teresa Boardman Apr 18
Avoiding trouble: 8 digital marketing rules for agents
Just because you can, doesn't mean you should: A primer for digital marketing
by Leslie Ebersole Apr 18
Nationwide foreclosure starts rise for first time in 3 years
Starts increased by less than 1% year-over-year in July, but increased as much as 107% in individual metros: analysis
by Marian McPherson Aug 21
HUD charges Minnesota homeowners and their Realtor with discrimination
The Department of Housing and Urban Development complaint alleges that parties refused to rent a home to a Native American and Mexican American family
by Patrick Kearns Aug 17