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NAR vows to take its DOJ beef all the way to the top: The Download
They've been fighting since 2020, and now NAR plans to take the Department of Justice to the nation's highest court to enforce a previous settlement.
Industry leader and brokerage founder Clark Halstead dies at 83
The real estate vet co-founded the Manhattan division of Sotheby's International Realty in the mid-1970s and co-founded Halstead Property with Diane Ramirez in the mid-1980s.
Weak jobs report drags down stock indexes — and mortgage rates
August payroll report includes "huge downward revisions" to previous estimates of June and July job growth, renewing recession worries and prospects for aggressive Fed rate cuts.
Maryland- and Canada-based real estate teams join eXp Realty
The addition of both The Bryce Hansen Team and The Maryland and Delaware Group follows eXp Realty’s acquisition of other top-performing teams this year, including Toronto-based Polsinello Team, which switched from RE/MAX in August, bringing 25 agents to the brokerage.
Inman Power Wheels: Sweet 16 showdown for the best agent auto
As new models roll off the assembly line this fall, Inman is kicking off its first-ever Power Wheels car contest to determine once and for all the best ride for real estate agents on the go.
SCOTUS, Sitzer, stress: Inman’s Top 5 stories of the week
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.
Navigating economic turbulence to elevate your real estate career
Amid the current economic turmoil, including fears of a potential recession and recent significant stock market declines, real estate professionals must remain vigilant and adaptable, Victoria Kennedy writes.
Properly position homebuyers with this winning 5-part offer strategy
Jimmy Burgess and Andrew Undem share strategies for writing a compelling offer on behalf of buyers, closing more deals and building lifelong client relationships.
Is good news finally on the horizon for the real estate industry?
Bernice Ross talks with Patrick Stone, chairman and founder of Williston Financial, about interest rates, new construction and the 2024 election.
Tether RE ties agents to safety measures: Tech Review
Tether RE is a mobile app for helping real estate agents stay safe conducting showings, open houses and other activities with strangers.
Second-home buyer’s remorse: 6 tips for prevention
Keeping clients fully informed and helping them to think ahead about the logistics and financial implications of a second-home purchase can create more positive feelings and better outcomes, Jonathan Pressman writes.
Kathleen Lappe named Innovator of the Year at NAR’s iOi Summit
Kathleen Lappe, the founder and CEO of a multilingual AI property marketing solution, has been named Innovator of the Year at the National Association of Realtors’ 2024 Innovation, Opportunity & Investment (iOi) Summit.
City National revamps mortgage after redlining settlement
The Royal Bank of Canada subsidiary is now offering grants of up to $50,000 in minority census tracts in the metro Los Angeles market as part of a larger initiative to boost lending in underserved communities.
CoStar touts forensic evidence in new filing against Move
CoStar filed a motion on Wednesday asking the court to deny Move's amended preliminary injunction due to forensic data that allegedly proves a former Realtor.com editor never shared Move-owned files with the company.
Keller Williams agent disrupts burglary at client’s home: ‘This guy is actively breaking into my listing’
Keller Williams Las Vegas agent Albie Vas acted quickly on Tuesday when he spied a burglary in progress at one of his listings. "I was like, ‘I’ve got bad news. Your house is actively getting robbed.'"
Coldwell Banker recruits Boston team away from Compass
Katherine Bell and Maddy Petrini are bringing their Bell and Petrini team to Coldwell Banker's Back Bay office. The team has done $47 million in sales this year, according to the brokerage.
‘Selling Sunset’ drops Season 8 on Friday — and tea is already spilling
After the cast viewed screeners of the new season earlier this week, some took to social media in protest of so-called "lies" making the final cut. O Group founder Jason Oppenheim said the group's dynamic keeps viewers returning for more.
As Americans struggle with rates, inventory, Japan sees the opposite
The East Asian island country has experienced decades of near-0 percent interest rates and an abundance of inventory, but the government has started to increase rates as wages have seen a boost.