Top 24 real estate news stories of 2024 according to Inman readers
With all the commission lawsuits, settlements and rule changes, there was no shortage of news this year. Here is the top-read news of 2024
by Dani Vanderboegh Dec 28
Coldwell Banker Warburg launches new office in Brooklyn
The firm's Dumbo outpost will feature a separate creative space for agents and brokers that will allow them access to resources for media production and personal branding, executives said
by Lillian Dickerson Dec 26
Explore Nashville’s thriving market at Inman On Tour this spring
The future of real estate is here, and it’s time to look ahead. In Nashville, we’re doing just that, and we’re giving you the secrets and skills you’ll need to thrive in the next era of real estate
by Inman Dec 25
The rich get richer? How NAR’s deal is widening the commission gap
For most, the rise of negotiated compensation for buyer's agents hasn't dramatically pushed down commissions — yet. But new rules may be benefiting top performers, new Intel polling shows
by Daniel Houston Dec 23
Mauricio Umansky on what you should know post-election
The Agency founder Mauricio Umansky shares strategies for optimizing your current real estate business and planning for success in 2025
by Mauricio Umansky Dec 19
Compass to acquire @properties Christie's International Real Estate
The deal is valued at around $444M, with $150M in cash and $294M in equity. If finalized, it would merge the nation's No. 1 brokerage by sales volume with the No. 8 largest brokerage
by Taylor Anderson Dec 2
The portal wars are 'like chess without a checkmate': DelPrete
While portals spend billions to win their wars, Mike DelPrete questions whether it's possible for anyone to win on the ultimate metric: revenue
by Mike DelPrete Nov 25
The big players sneakily winning the sluggish 2024 housing market
This year has been tough on real estate. But investors think several major companies have done enough to boost their standing — and box out key competitors
by Daniel Houston Nov 25
Broker Spotlight: Mike James, Coldwell Banker Realty Hawaii
Learn how this Air Force veteran and former small business owner creates optimal outcomes for clients looking for their own little piece of paradise
by Christy Murdock Nov 21
Why real estate is struggling to keep up with a rising US economy
The nation's real gross domestic product grew at an annual rate of 2.8% in the third quarter of the year. But with falling sales and tapering price growth, agents could be forgiven for feeling left out
by Daniel Houston Nov 20
The 3 housing regions blazing the most extraordinary paths: Intel
A sleeping giant righting the ship. A crown-jewel destination still in freefall. And a white-hot zone trapped in a low-inventory quagmire. These are the 3 strangest housing regions in the US today
by Daniel Houston Nov 18
Robert Reffkin compares future of listings to Netflix video streaming
Consumers will one day visit multiple real estate sites, including Compass.com, to find listings in the same way they now search for content on Netflix and Disney+, the Compass CEO predicted
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 31
Inman expands coverage of built world with Blueprint acquisition
Inman plans to invest further into Blueprint to continue its growth in advance of the next Blueprint Vegas, Sept. 16-18, 2025
by Inman Oct 29
Scott Durkin terminated from Elliman days after Lorber's exit
Durkin's departure was announced in an SEC filing and came after reports emerged about the nature of Howard Lorber's recent retirement, which was allegedly pressured by the board
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 28