Agents off the hook as FinCEN fights for real estate rule
For now, closing and settlement agents won't be fined for not reporting transactions
by Marian McPherson May 27
Who will become real estate’s power brokers? A timeline of brokerage consolidation
Track the mergers and acquisitions reshaping residential brokerage since the NAR settlement
by AJ LaTrace May 19
'A game changer': Agents react to $880M Real-REMAX deal
Responses range from enthusiasm to skepticism as the industry processes another big merger
by Jessi Healey Apr 28
An image of worried faces on money to symbolize commission anxiety.
Ruling is in favor of a title company owner who said the rule violated her Fourth Amendment rights
by Marian McPherson Mar 23
New Redfin data reveals top destinations for buyer relocations
Florida remains the nation’s top relocation destination
by Nick Pipitone Mar 11
The Compass-Rocket listing partnership has agents in 'wait-and-see' mode
Compass rocked the industry when it teamed up with Redfin. But agents aren't panicking
by Marian McPherson Mar 4
The heyday of the cash homebuyer seems to be over (at least for now)
As mortgage rates remain lower and buyers continue to have the upper hand in most markets across the US, many are opting out of paying for homes in cash
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 17
Tensions run high as buyers and sellers battle for 'the driver's seat'
Do buyers or sellers have the upper hand? 3 real estate brokers explain why it's an impossible question to answer and how they're helping clients navigate a fragmented market
by Marian McPherson Oct 17
Insurance a top concern as experts predict higher premiums
Over 55% of agents who were recently surveyed by the California Association of Realtors said access to homeowners insurance was their No. 1 concern, more than double from last year
by Taylor Anderson May 9
Homes are sitting longer and not just because of mortgage rates
As of March, the typical US home took 47 days to sell, the longest stretch in 6 years. Those longer stretches on the market tend to discourage competition, a Redfin report found
by Richelle Hammiel Apr 17
Condos are selling below list price as fees discourage buyers
68.4% of condos sold below their asking price — the highest share in 5 years. That's a jump from 63.3% last year, signaling a cooling condo market, according to a Redfin report
by Richelle Hammiel Apr 3
What The Opportunity Report says about organized real estate
Carl Medford analyzes the new Opportunity Report to see what it means for organized real estate, state regulatory agencies and key stakeholders in the second part of his series
by Carl Medford Nov 12
Former California indie brokerage Lyon rebrands to Windermere
The Sacramento-based company will operate using the name 'Windermere Signature Properties' nearly 4 years after its acquisition. The firm boasts more than 700 agents, as well as 14 offices
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 5
NAR settlement rules: Live updates as the real estate changes roll out
New rules stemming from the National Association of Realtors' landmark commission settlement went into effect Saturday. Inman is tracking the impacts of those rules in real time
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