Realtor.com CEO delivers full-throated speech in support of NAR
Realtor.com CEO Damian Eales took to the podium on Monday at the MLS Forum of the Realtors Legislative Meetings to refute rival CoStar's earlier claims about Homes.com's growing traffic
Buyers need an income that starts with a 3 to live in this pricey city
Buyers need to earn an income of more than $150K to afford homes in 14 out of the 50 biggest metro areas as of April, according to Realtor.com. In San Jose, buyers must earn at least $361K
NAR President fields questions at midyear: 'Everything's on the table'
At the Realtors Legislative Meetings on Sunday, National Association of Realtors President Kevin Sears spontaneously fielded questions about the trade group's proposed antitrust settlement
Redfin AI search assistant, Ask Redfin, launches nationwide
Ask Redfin is now available nationwide on Redfin's iOS home search app. Ask Redfin can answer a range of questions about listings, market trends and much more
by Marian McPherson May 3
Supra One aims to evolve the way homes are shown
The lockbox company continues to build on its new identity as a showing solutions company offering much more than a traditional analog lockbox
by Craig C. Rowe May 3
Home prices surge to 'near all-time highs' amid rising mortgage rates
San Diego, Los Angeles, Washington, D.C. and New York posted annual price increases for the third-straight month, with each of the cities S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller tracks hitting record highs
by Ben Verde Apr 30
US home price growth accelerates in January at fastest pace since '22
The S&P Core Logic Case-Schiller National Home Price Index tallied a 6% annual increase in January, reaching its fastest annual rate in more than a year, according to data released Tuesday
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 26
DOJ launches criminal probe into RealPage amid rent-fixing scandal
The DOJ opened its investigation into the property management software firm as well as several multifamily building operators who authorities believe collaborated in a 'price-fixing combination'
by Ben Verde Mar 25
Compass to pay $57.5M to settle commission lawsuits
The news comes 1 week after NAR's whopping $418M settlement was announced. Compass also agreed to make some minor changes to its business practices as part of the settlement
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 22
Redfin expands new compensation plan to 7 more markets
Redfin Next is available to agents in 7 major markets across the South, Midwest and East Coast. Redfin execs say it will help them navigate market 'ups and downs,' including NAR's settlement
by Marian McPherson Mar 21
Landlords pull plug on renter incentives ahead of spring
A new Zillow analysis on Wednesday revealed a slowdown in rental concessions ahead of a busy spring and summer leasing season. Only 32.2% of rentals advertised incentives in February
by Marian McPherson Mar 20
Resignation, requirements, reputation: Here's Inman's 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 15
Redfin is beta testing its new AI search assistant Ask Redfin
The generative tool is designed to assist consumers, and anyone looking for a home in the US can opt in to be a part of the early launch phase
by Craig C. Rowe Mar 8
15 Instagram accounts agents can learn from in 2024
Jimmy Burgess shares 15 agents, team leaders and trainers who can help you find the perfect mix of content to grow your Instagram channel
by Jimmy Burgess Mar 8
Curbio faces lawsuits, complaints from agents amid rapid growth
Some Realtors and the attorney general in Washington, D.C., have come forward with criticism of Curbio. Executives say the complaints represent a tiny fraction of the thousands it has helped
by Taylor Anderson Mar 7