renovation boom
How buyers are bringing art, function and compromise to their renovations
by Suzy Minken May 28
U.S. Pardon Attorney Ed Martin, who is heading up the Trump administration's investigations of alleged mortgage fraud by political opponents, at a May 13 press conference.
Cook's attorneys say she did not commit mortgage fraud and is being targeted by the Trump administration to undermine the Federal Reserve's independence
by Matt Carter Sep 4
eXp Realty
Kirsten Childress alleged she was drugged and sexually assaulted following a private event during eXp Shareholder Summit in May 2023. She is the 6th woman to make similar allegations in court
by Taylor Anderson May 19
Compass sues Northwest MLS, pulling Windermere along for a ride
The suit claims the multiple listing service is a 'monopolist' with 'no meaningful competitors' and that, as a broker-owned MLS, its Seattle area owners have an interest in limiting competition
Pressure on mortgage rates eases as Trump pauses higher tariffs
Stocks rebounded and pressure on interest rates eased after Trump announced a 90-day pause on country-specific 'reciprocal tariffs' with the exception of 125% duties on China
by Matt Carter Apr 9
Jimmy Carter's affordable housing mission leaves a lasting legacy
Beyond his presidency, the late president was a tireless advocate for democracy, human rights, social progress and affordable housing, in part through his work with Habitat for Humanity
by Richelle Hammiel Jan 3
Oren and Alon Alexander denied bond as new lawsuit is filed
In bond court on Thursday, Oren pleaded with the judge to be allowed to be with his wife, who is nine months pregnant, when she gives birth. A detention hearing is scheduled for Friday
by Lillian Dickerson Dec 12
Inman On Tour brand debuts as part of expanded 2025 event lineup
Events tap into the regional synergies and local affinities of their host cities so more agents, brokers and tech founders can learn, network and experience the magic of the Inman community
by Inman Nov 6
As Americans struggle with rates, inventory, Japan sees the opposite
The East Asian island country has experienced decades of near-0% interest rates and an abundance of inventory, but the government has started to increase rates as wages have risen
Douglas Elliman, Side execs knew of Alexander bros, sources claim
Reports from 'The New York Times' and 'The Wall Street Journal' suggest execs at Douglas Elliman and Side heard about sexual assault allegations against the brothers as they worked at their firms
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 25
Graceland fraudster goes public: 'I am the one who creates trouble'
Without revealing his identity, the 'ring leader' of a fraud operation that tried to auction off Graceland presented himself in emails to The NYT, saying his network preys on gullible Americans
by Lillian Dickerson May 29
The good, bad and ugly: Rating the media's commission coverage
After the National Association of Realtors announced its proposed commission settlement in March, mainstream media covered the historic news with mixed results, an Inman analysis shows
by Taylor Anderson Apr 30
Trump son-in-law Kushner pursues overseas real estate deals
Jared Kushner, husband of Ivanka Trump, is pursuing deals in Albania and Serbia even as his father-in-law runs for president. Some observers say the situation raises red flags
by Ben Verde Mar 20
NAR directors confront power shift as executive committee steps up
At a Friday board meeting, a member of NAR's board of directors predicted 'less authority' in 2024 as the embattled trade group's growing Executive Committee shoulders more responsibility
by Andrea V. Brambila Nov 20
What to expect at Compass' annual RETREAT in San Diego this week
Throughout the week, RETREAT attendees will learn how to develop new business tactics, wield technology more efficiently and stay afloat as guidance around commissions changes in 2024
by Lillian Dickerson Nov 14