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Here’s how to put the commission lawsuits in the rearview mirror

Nov 28, 2023

The most critical issue for those not currently involved in the commission lawsuit litigation, writes trainer and author Bernice Ross, is how to proceed in light of the preliminary approval of the Anywhere and RE/MAX settlement agreements.

Home prices climb higher for 7th straight month, led by Detroit

Nov 28, 2023

National home prices climbed 3.9 percent from a year earlier in September and were up 0.7 percent from the previous month.

35% of Americans hope the housing market will crash in 2024

Nov 28, 2023

Financial site LendingTree's latest consumer survey revealed 35% of Americans hope the market will crash in the next 12 months. Why? They believe an economic downturn will lower mortgage rates and home prices.

Need an in-law suite? NYC will give you $395K to build a tiny home

Nov 28, 2023

The pilot program, dubbed "Plus One ADU," draws on a $2.6 million grant from New York State Homes and Community Renewal. As many as 15 eligible single-family homeowners will receive funds.

Georgia homesellers file yet another antitrust commission suit

Nov 28, 2023

The Georgia suit accuses NAR and major real estate companies of conspiring to keep commissions high. It's also the latest in a string of new cases following the Sitzer | Burnett verdict.

How the Sitzer | Burnett decision hurts minority homebuyers

Nov 28, 2023

According to Keller Williams Head of Inclusion and Belonging Julia Lashay Israel, the Sitzer | Burnett commission case is not just about changes in agent commissions; it is about the broader implications for the accessibility of homeownership, especially for minority communities.

Keller Williams and Gary Keller face new allegations in lawsuit

Nov 27, 2023

An amended complaint from former Keller Williams CEO John Davis now accuses the company and its co-founder of embezzlement.

How to win the multifamily lease-up challenge as a property manager

Nov 27, 2023

Multifamily expert and brand-new Inman contributor Andy Larson offers insights and strategies for the all-important lease-up period.

Nation’s biggest title insurer hit by ransomware attack, reports say

Nov 27, 2023

Fidelity National Financial acknowledges that a "cybersecurity incident" disrupted the provision of title and escrow services and other technology and mortgage services.

These are the top new tech offerings for property managers

Nov 27, 2023

Today’s multifamily residents want smart-living solutions more than they want covered parking or pools. Here's what we’re watching.

Take 5 minutes, make this change to your Google Business Profile

Nov 27, 2023

Marketing director Kate Hulbert shares this quick and simple update to make your social media and digital marketing more effective and targeted.

Focus on fundamentals: Clients, communication, compliance

Nov 27, 2023

According to compliance expert Summer Goralik, this is the time to take a proactive approach, ask important questions, adopt new business protocols and procedures, and engage in different types of conversations or scripts with clients.