American dream
Opinion
Diversity isn't a flaw in the American experiment, Darryl Davis writes. It's the founding blueprint, and real estate professionals have a role to play as doorkeepers of the American dream
by Darryl Davis Jan 29
Trump's 1st 100 days in office and its impact on real estate
Opinion
What the rest of this year will look like under Trump 2.0 with regard to real estate is anyone’s guess. Cara Ameer breaks down the possibilities, problems and opportunities
by Cara Ameer Apr 29
When divisive political rhetoric crosses the fair housing line
Costs and lawsuits are on the rise. Make sure that your marketing and practices don't set you up for a fair housing violation or accusation with help from Dr. Lee Davenport
by Lee Davenport Jan 20
How Realtors can help heal the post-election divide
Bringing the focus back to the local level isn't just good for your real estate business, trainer Bernice Ross writes. It's good for healing the political divisions exacerbated by this year's election
by Bernice Ross Nov 12
Social issues, not industry chaos, will guide agents at the ballot box
Commission chaos has disrupted real estate's status quo in unique ways in 2024, but social issues have been the reason for more political donations from agents, according to an analysis by Inman
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 5
Political disputes rise among neighbors as election nears
In a Redfin analysis, 18.7% of survey respondents had political disagreements with neighbors, with 27.1% of men reporting conflicts compared to 13.4% of women
by Richelle Hammiel Oct 24
What the presidential candidates plan to do about affordable housing
Opinion
Curious about the candidates' housing plans? Inman contributor Rachael Hite rounded up each campaign's talking points so that you can decide which policy might have a positive impact
by Rachael Hite Aug 9
politics, capital, washington, DC,
Opinion
Choose not to be offended. Have conflict resolution strategies in place. Stay calm, acknowledge the difference in opinions, and move on to other topics, Keller Williams’ Julia Lashay Israel writes
Yes, you can talk politics on social media. Here's how
Opinion
Is it still impolite to talk about politics? Maybe not, and talking about it might gain you more followers than you think
by Jessi Healey Jul 18
Texas RPACs are backing anti-LGBTQ+ candidates. Get angry
Opinion
Realtors, through local, regional and state RPACs, are providing financial support for elected officials who support anti-LGBTQ+ bills. Here's what you can do
by Ryan Weyandt Apr 19
US lawmakers demand DOJ probe into RealPage's YieldStar software
Lawmakers in both chambers of Congress have accused RealPage of anticompetitive practices. Calls for an inquiry come a month after a sweeping and critical report into the company
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 22
Homebuyers/sellers wanting to live in legal abortion states spikes to 19%
As states' laws on subjects like abortion rights and gender-affirming care for children have changed in the last year, consumers take a harder stance this year on where they consider living
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 27
What Biden's student loan forgiveness means for real estate
After months of speculation, the Biden administration just announced that it will wipe out as much as $20,000 in individual student loan debt
by Jim Dalrymple II May 13
Politics are polarizing — and they're impacting where people want to live: study
From how well an area's politics jibe with an individual's own to how a place has handled the pandemic, politics are influencing where people want to live, according to Zumper
by Lillian Dickerson Nov 11
Abortion policies are a dealbreaker for 27% of movers: Redfin
Americans are taking a second look at state laws when choosing where to relocate, a new Redfin study released Monday revealed
by Marian McPherson Oct 18