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Why millions of Americans WANT the housing market to crash

Dec 17, 2024

Some renters think a crash would help them buy a home. But a surprising number of homeowners also think a major downturn would be a good thing, LendingTree survey finds.

News Knockout: Elite 8 stories of 2024 go head-to-head for your vote

Dec 17, 2024

Stories about the commission lawsuits settlement, industry practice changes and alleged bad behavior by luxury brokers emerged as winners by a landslide. Cast your vote now for the Final Four top stories of the year.

Why recruiting more agents is killing your brokerage

Dec 17, 2024

Bringing in huge numbers of mediocre agents won't make your brokerage better, luxury consultant Chris Pollinger writes. It will just lead to more headaches for you.

Countdown as big chunk of $418M commission settlement comes due

Dec 17, 2024

As NAR's spending comes under the microscope, an Inman analysis of financial filings shows how it doled out funds prior to 2023 — and the likelihood of membership dues rising in the coming years.

Clear Cooperation critics miss ‘the forest for the trees,’ eXp CEO says

Dec 17, 2024

Ahead of his appearance at Inman Connect New York in January, eXp Realty CEO Leo Pareja told Inman that change is inevitable and that his "North Star" is improving the experience of his agents.

Consumers will determine the future of the real estate industry

Dec 17, 2024

Stephen Brobeck, senior fellow at Consumer Federation of America, examines the aftermath of the Sitzer | Burnett commission settlement and what it means for the industry's future.

How to make the most of media, speaking, onstage opportunities

Dec 17, 2024

If public speaking or media coverage is on your 2025 list of professional goals, it’s time to get started, Troy Palmquist writes. Here’s how to make the most of the opportunities that come your way

Why letting go is essential for goal-setting and growth in the new year

Dec 17, 2024

Coaches Emily Bossert and Melanie Klein help you enter 2025 with purpose, alignment and the freedom to soar when you let go of the habits and strategies that are holding you back.

Is 2025 your year to (finally) join a real estate team?

Dec 17, 2024

With the real estate industry constantly changing, coach Verl Workman writes, now might be the ideal opportunity to capitalize on the strength of a team and propel your career forward.

Fannie Mae forecasts ‘significant regional variation’ in 2025 sales

Dec 16, 2024

"From an affordability perspective, we think 2025 will look a lot like 2024," Fannie Mae chief economist says, but with more inventory in Sun Belt states and parts of the Mountain West and Pacific Northwest.

In 2024, VCs focused on ‘quality over quantity’: CRETI

Dec 16, 2024

In total, real estate technology entrepreneurs landed $15.1 billion in funds for their ideas on how to improve the industry, according to CRETI’s 2024 Proptech Venture Capital Analysis.

News Knockout: Readers vote for the top real estate story of 2024

Dec 16, 2024

Will it involve the DOJ, the three-way agreement, the National Association of Realtors, alleged bad behavior or something else? You decide Inman's top story of the year.