Agents put their resource hat on as Helene rages northward
As Helene progressed from a hurricane to a tropical storm to a post-tropical cyclone on Friday, agents got into gear serving as a resource for clients, while dealing with high winds and flooding
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 27
Robert Reffkin, compass, compass ceo
Opinion
In challenging the National Association of Realtors' Clear Cooperation Policy, Robert Reffkin writes, Realtors are upholding their highest moral, ethical and legal duties to serve clients
by Robert Reffkin Sep 20
Buyer commission suit against Hanna adds new, familiar plaintiffs
There are now more than 2 dozen named plaintiffs in an antitrust case against the parent company of Howard Hanna, several of them also plaintiffs in other buyer commission suits
by Andrea V. Brambila Sep 18
Rocket is first mortgage lender to raise its conforming loan limits
Rocket will treat loans of up to $802,650 as conforming ahead of expected increase. Last year UWM and Rate also got a jump on the official announcement by Fannie and Freddie's regulator
by Matt Carter Sep 13
Unlock set to expand product set, footprint with $30M Series B
Strategic partnership with D2 Asset Management will help the shared equity pioneer go nationwide, after signing home equity agreements with more than 10K homeowners in 16 states
by Matt Carter Sep 4
Broker Spotlight: Meghan Pachas, MAP Property Solutions
Find out how this third-generation broker's passion for all things real estate-related informs her work with clients and colleagues
by Christy Murdock Aug 29
ReAlpha's 'super app' dangles commission-free buyer agency
In addition to an AI-based home search, the application will not charge a commission for its use by a homebuyer, and includes human intervention and suport by a licensed sales professional
by Craig C. Rowe Aug 20
Former Realtor.com editor declares innocence in new filing
The editor at the center of the theft of trade secrets lawsuit between portal rivals Move and CoStar Group filed a 36-page statement in support of CoStar's expedited discovery request
by Marian McPherson Jul 29
Debate over title insurance alternatives is heating up again
Republican attorneys general in 14 states urge Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac's federal regulator to kill a pilot program that allows some borrowers to refi without obtaining title insurance
by Matt Carter Jul 25
CoStar Group revenue rises in Q2 as Homes.com bookings hit $55M
CoStar Group's revenue grew 12% YOY to $678M, according to Q2 earnings Tuesday. Traffic for the Homes.com Network of sites increased 73% YOY to 148M monthly average unique visitors
by Marian McPherson Jul 23
Real Talk: We can no longer ignore RPAC's ethics problems
Opinion
Trump's newly appointed VP candidate introduced a bill in June that highlights the need to review RPAC's ethics policies for candidates receiving funds, Rachael Hite writes
by Rachael Hite Jul 22
Eviction filings skyrocket 25% above pre-pandemic norms
Fast-growing rents and disappearing rental assistance programs have given way to a concerning rise in eviction filings compared to pre-pandemic norms, 'The Wall Street Journal' revealed
by Marian McPherson Jul 15
Richard Simonelli returns to CoStar as company strengthens C-suite
CoStar Group revealed its latest executive hires of the summer, with Simonelli returning after 6 years as Compass' industry relations SVP. Cyndi Eakin was promoted to chief accounting officer
by Marian McPherson Jul 12
Can you hear me now? Why your clients miss 50% of what you say
Less talk, and more listening. Inman contributing writer Rachael Hite shares the real reason your transactions turn topsy turvy — and why it has everything to do with what's lost in translation
by Rachael Hite Jul 8
Broker Spotlight: Dana Jensen, Realty Connect
Find out how a career downturn led this founder and CEO of Realty Connect to create a way for agents to stay active under adverse circumstances
by Christy Murdock Jun 27