Senate passes affordability bill with large investor ban
The bill may not pass so easily in the House, where lawmakers have suggested it will require some negotiating
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 12
Kamini Lane: Coldwell Banker and Compass don't need to 'kumbaya'
Agents keep everything they love about Coldwell Banker while gaining access to Compass tools
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 11
Existing-home sales post February gain after decade-low 2025 figures
Existing-home sales rose 1.7% from January to February
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 10
New Senate bill would force large investors to sell after 7 years
Not everyone thinks the bill will lead to more affordable housing options
New anti-money laundering rule for cash purchases is now in effect
The new rule affects legal entity or trust purchases of residential real estate without financing
Despite its record length, Trump's State of the Union falls short on housing details
During a 1-hour-and-47-minute-long speech, President Trump had few words to share on issues important to real estate professionals, like affordable housing, mortgage rates or low inventory
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 25
Existing-home sales tank 8.4% in January amid winter chill
Homebuyers were likely dissuaded by extreme winter weather and shifting rates, causing existing-home sales to see a significant decline in January
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 12
30 years of disruption: How Inman Connect became the front row seat to a changing industry
Marc Andreessen, Charlie Rose, Arianna Huffington, Larry Page, Rich Barton, Rupert Murdoch and many others have all made headlines from the Inman Connect stage over the decades
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 27
Mauricio Umansky
Ahead of his appearance at Inman Connect New York, The Agency CEO discussed mergers and acquisitions, NAR, and global uncertainty
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 23
Generational wealth, foreign buyers, rising prices: Sotheby's Luxury Outlook for 2026
The luxury market is poised for steady growth this year, with multiple factors driving the market toward a fruitful and lucrative 2026
NAR's final report of 2025 showed growing homebuyer momentum
In November, pending home sales made their best showing yet of 2025, in a sign of growing homebuyer confidence in response to factors like increased affordability and higher inventory
A year in real estate marked by power grabs and a wave of change
As the industry transitioned into a new era, big-player power moves, shifting rates, reform at NAR, technology advancements and more made 2025 another consequential year for real estate
by Lillian Dickerson Dec 30
Florida firm granted $24K after buyer breaks broker agreement
Broker-owner Jeff Lichtenstein said he hopes the outcome of the arbitration serves as a 'benchmark' in future cases so that Realtors are rightfully paid for the work they put in
buyer's agent commissions rebound
The average buyer's agent commission was 2.42% during Q3, which is still below averages from 2023, but higher than rates following the announcement of changes after the NAR settlement
NAR spent big on exec salaries, marketing and lobbying in 2024
The association's IRS Form 990 shows where its priorities lie when it comes to spending, painting a picture of the state of things before 'fiscal discipline' by its new CEO fully kicked in, NAR said