real estate investment Ponzi scheme
Investor money funded casino trips, a whiskey club, massages and cryotherapy
by Christy Murdock May 5
real estate crime
Victims were described as a group of 'sophisticated, knowledgeable real estate professionals'
by Christy Murdock Apr 13
CEO pleads guilty to $380M real estate Ponzi scheme
Todd Burkhalter executed what feds are calling one of the largest Ponzi schemes in Georgia history while acquiring luxury goods via fraudulent real estate investments
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 23
real estate lead-gen lesson
As you seek to put together a lead-generation strategy, Josh Ries provides a starting point to help you determine who you're talking to
by Josh Ries Jan 5
48% of Americans blame investors for 'unreasonable' housing costs
The Searchlight Institute's latest survey revealed who Americans blame for housing unaffordability, from investors to lawmakers and landlords
by Marian McPherson Oct 6
Emilia Bechrakis Serhant and Ryan Serhant
Emilia Bechrakis Serhant, a former maritime lawyer and land title insurance agent, is transitioning into real estate sales, Inman has learned exclusively
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 16
Demystify rentals as a lead source with RentEdge: Tech Review
Ideal for agents working with renters, landlords and in-house property management operations
by Craig C. Rowe Aug 8
Las Vegas real estate pro finds pig's head in mail after AI deal closing
A letter that accompanied the bloodied animal head asserted that 'AI is not going to replace brokers,' a sign that it was likely sent by a broker who feels threatened by the new technology
Offerpad sees declining revenue, but trims losses during Q2
Offerpad's revenue fell 36% year-over-year to $160.3M in Q2. However, its net losses declined 21% to $10.9M
by Marian McPherson Aug 4
Real estate investors are unloading homes at record clip to stem losses
In 2024, investors drove 11% of all US home sales — the highest share in more than 2 decades. That translates to nearly 509,000 properties sold, according to data released Tuesday by Realtor.com
by Richelle Hammiel Jun 10
Condo sales fall to 10-year low amid surge in insurance costs, HOA fees
While home purchases by investors rose 2% annually in the first quarter — to 46,726 transactions — condo sales declined by 3%, to just 8,509 units, according to data released Wednesday by Redfin
by Richelle Hammiel May 29
Hubzu operator Altisource plans reverse split to avoid delisting
Real estate and mortgage services provider has racked up $363M in cumulative losses and ended Q1 with $30.8M of cash and cash equivalents following debt restructuring
by Matt Carter May 27
Lesson  Learned: Don't just talk the talk. Walk the walk
Find out how South Florida luxury Realtor Darin Tansey learned that there's always a chance to make dreams come true in real estate
by Christy Murdock Jun 25
Redfin launches free rental tool for independent property owners
The 'List My Home for Rent' tool is available in 13 US markets and is tailored to property owners with fewer than 10 rentals. Listings will be syndicated to the Rent.com marketplace later this year
by Marian McPherson May 24
How multifamily can appeal to the baby boomer rental market
Many baby boomers are interested in rental markets close to home, multifamily expert Michael Zaransky writes, especially when they offer features that enhance their lifestyles and options
by Michael Zaransky Apr 29