As settlements move forward, get back in the saddle: The Download
Opinion
With preliminary approval of NAR's deal and a new settlement proposal from HomeServices of America, can we finally all get back to business?
by Christy Murdock Apr 27
Agents maneuver a labyrinthine legal landscape: The Download
There's been a heapin' helpin' of new developments in the commission lawsuits. Here's how to pivot and  be ready for whatever comes next
by Christy Murdock Apr 19
It's up to you to make lemonade out of a sour NAR settlement situation
Consumers have been given a front-row seat to the chaos unfolding in our industry, Rachael Hite writes. As the situation unravels, who will make lemonade and who will feast on sour grapes?
by Rachael Hite Apr 5
NAR (and now Compass) settled. Y'all had thoughts: The Download
Real estate professionals respond in the aftermath of NAR's big commission lawsuit settlement and Compass' brand new one
by Christy Murdock Mar 22
Falling rates helped drive home price growth in Q4, NAR says
US home prices shot up in 86% of the 221 metropolitan areas tracked by the National Association of Realtors and rose 3.5% in the fourth quarter, according to data released Thursday by NAR
by Taylor Anderson Feb 8
The listings Inman writers couldn't stop thinking about this year
From a French chateau to a 2-flat in Chicago, here are some listings that caught the eye of Inman's writers this year
by Ben Verde Dec 29
The biggest story of the year (according to you): The Download
The biggest story of the year was our liveblog coverage of the Sitzer | Burnett commission trial. Get caught up with a special end-of-year edition of The Download
by Christy Murdock Dec 23
Zillow unveils top 10 markets where people dreamed of moving in 2023
The real estate portal pulled user search data and other metrics to find the top markets where people looked to move to in 2023. (Hint, the East Coast is really popular right now)
by Taylor Anderson Dec 20
Rates keep falling, and buyers and sellers are springing into action
Listings and pending sales hit the highest level in roughly a year, according to a new report from Redfin. Still, a record number of contracts were canceled
by Taylor Anderson Dec 15
Americans support zoning changes to allow more housing, survey finds
From backyard cottages to duplexes and more mixed-use buildings, a survey of over 5,000 people found broad support for widespread zoning changes
by Taylor Anderson Dec 1
Airbnb rolls out new features in battle for hotel share
In its war to grab market share from the hotel industry, Airbnb rolls out features that seek to take out the surprises that can come at check-in
by Taylor Anderson Nov 9
Get ready to play landlord with the latest version of The Sims
Players can experience what it's like to manage rentals in a real city, with tenants who harass each other, miss rent and commit crime
by Taylor Anderson Nov 7
The office market might recover. It just has to crash first, investors say
73% of the more than 900 real estate investors who responded to a recent Bloomberg survey said commercial real estate prices would fall through at least late 2024
by Taylor Anderson Oct 3
Homes are no longer affordable for the average American, report says
Home prices could be reaching a breaking point, new report says, as housing affordability drops to lowest level since 2007. The median price of homes and condos is a record $351,250
by Taylor Anderson Sep 29
Home values fell in 21 of the 50 largest US metros in August: Zillow
Home values are now 11.4% lower in Austin, Texas, than they were in Aug. 2022, Zillow said. Nationally, prices were up slightly from July to August, and there was a small inventory uptick
by Taylor Anderson Sep 13