Court approval, farming framework, procuring cause: Top 5
Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers
by Dani Vanderboegh Jun 13
NAR downplays former employee's amended retaliation complaint
Former National Association of Realtors product manager Roshani Sheth updated her complaint with more details, but the trade organization insists her additional allegations 'doom' her claims
by Andrea V. Brambila Jun 12
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
US inventory exceeds 1M homes for first time in 6 years
Metro areas with the greatest gains in inventory are those that continued to build during and shortly after the COVID-19 pandemic, while those that did not still lag behind pre-pandemic levels
Zillow begins sending warnings to brokers ahead of private listing ban
Zillow Group began notifying brokers on May 28 about listings that weren't aded to the MLS within 24 hours of being publicly marketed but declined to share how many notices have been sent
by Marian McPherson Jun 5
7 critical activities for effectively working with buyers in 2025
Those who understand the requirements of today's market and are willing to roll up their sleeves will reap the rewards, team leader Carl Medford writes
by Carl Medford Jun 5
Listing recovery hits snag near end of spring: Client Pipeline Tracker
Real estate agents reported an unexpected hit to their listing pipelines in May as they navigated an uncertain market and weak spring, according to the latest Inman Intel Index survey results
by Daniel Houston Jun 2
Inman Luxury Connect
The speaker lineup is unveiled for Inman Luxury Connect at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront in July
by Mariya Gordon May 30
What Disney's Magic app can teach us about consumer experience
Compliance expert Summer Goralik shares how Disneyland’s digital reinvention reveals what the real estate industry must protect: access, transparency and the power of innovation
by Summer Goralik May 28
Inman Connect in San Diego, your top questions answered.
Join us at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront from July 30 to Aug 1, 2025, and address your most top-of-mind concerns
by Mariya Gordon May 22
Redfin says it will begin banning listings in September
Redfin will begin banning listings that aren't added to the MLS within 24 hours of being publicly marketed. The announcement comes 2 days after Zillow Group shared its ban timeline
by Marian McPherson May 22
Audie Chamberlain
Position marries Chamberlain’s knack for building relationships with Rechat’s momentum and proven technology, blanketing duties like growth strategy, brand building, social media presence
by Craig C. Rowe May 22
Rising mortgage rates take wind out of spring homebuying sails
Applications for purchase loans fell 5% last week as rates climbed to highest level since February over concerns about inflation and growing government debt
by Matt Carter May 21
Curiosity is the key to unlocking artificial intelligence's full potential
Fear is fueling agents' resistance to AI, but brokerage and proptech leaders say agents can overcome their concerns by approaching the technology with genuine curiosity
by Marian McPherson May 20
Most homebuyers see a recession ahead. Some are even asking for it
Nearly twice as many Realtor.com visitors say they would be more likely to buy if a recession hits compared to the share who say they'd be less likely to buy if the economy fails, new polling shows
by Matt Carter May 20