Ousted CEO speaks, merger rumors, DOJ weighs in: 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 Mar 21
Top Freddie Mac, FHFA executives dismissed in latest shakeup
Among those dismissed were Freddie Mac CEO Diana Reid and Head of Human Resources Dionne Wallace Oakley. FHFA COO Gina Cross and HR Director Monic Matthews were placed on leave
by Richelle Hammiel Mar 21
BuildOps $127M Series C advances AI construction software
The software company reaches the coveted billion-dollar valuation in its effort to flatten the many hurdles intrinsic to large-scale commercia construction
by Craig C. Rowe Mar 21
Proven real estate lead generation strategies that work now
Real estate doesn't lack lead gen options, Jimmy Burgess writes. It lacks execution. He provides a wealth of resources and the strategies you need to implement them
by Jimmy Burgess Mar 21
Repealing CCP restores choice, trust, common sense: Darryl Davis
Opinion
When it comes to the Clear Cooperation Policy, the risks aren't worth the rewards and the potential for further litigation, coach Darryl Davis writes
by Darryl Davis Mar 21
Women's History Month: How Evelyn Jay designed a 2nd career
Coach Annette DeCicco shares how this Maryland agent took the skills she learned from being a social worker and applied them to a thriving career in real estate
by Annette DeCicco Mar 21
Title insurance titan Bill Foley's investment firm is in a proxy fight
Activist investor Dan Gropper claims Cannae Holdings' 'vague and undifferentiated' approach to acquisitions and 'egregious governance practices' have cost shareholders nearly $1B
by Matt Carter Mar 20
How to have tough conversations without burning bridges
Tune in to Inman Access to learn more about managing your toughest conversations with clients and colleagues
by Inman Mar 20
Broker Spotlight: Randel Jones, RE/MAX Preferred
Find out how this collaborative leader and mentor has led his New Jersey brokerage through every type of market shift, from booms to downturns, while adapting, evolving and continuing to grow
by Christy Murdock Mar 20
CoStar advances talks to purchase REA Group competitor Domain
CoStar Group and Nine Entertainment have reportedly begun negotiating the acquisition of Domain, 2nd largest real estate classifieds firm in Australia behind News Corp-owned REA Group
by Marian McPherson Mar 20
Judge allows Hanna Holdings buy-side commission case to continue
Homebuyer plaintiffs allege Hanna Holdings conspired to inflate commissions and that buyers are the ones who pay through higher home prices. Mixed ruling allows case to move forward
by Taylor Anderson Mar 20
Existing-home sales rebounded in February amid inventory uptick
As buyers cautiously reentered the market, existing-home sales rose 4.2% from January to 4.26M, according to data released Thursday by NAR. Compared to last year, sales remained down by 1.2%
by Richelle Hammiel Mar 20
DOJ signals Clear Cooperation alone may not be anticompetitive
A Department of Justice footnote filed on Monday in the Nosalek commission lawsuit suggests some industry leaders may have misinterpreted earlier DOJ messaging
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 20
Teams Spotlight: Alex Derenne, The Powerhouse Partners
Learn how this team lead empowers agents to run their own businesses while having access to the mentorship, tools and collaboration they need to scale successfully
by Christy Murdock Mar 20
Women, Wealth and Real Estate: A pathway to financial freedom
Real estate opens doors for women like Martice Brumfield to step in and create their own financial futures through ownership, investment and professional careers, Melanie Klein writes
by Melanie Klein Mar 20