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The big asterisk on that October jobs report: Economist

Nov 5, 2024

Windermere’s Principal Economist Jeff Tucker looks at how recent events have impacted the October jobs report and what it means for the economy.

Realtor.com CEO pleads with US leaders to save homeownership

Nov 5, 2024

Realtor.com launched the latest chapter of its eight-month buyer agency campaign on Tuesday with a passionate open letter from CEO Damian Eales. In the letter, Eales urged local, state and federal legislators to use their upcoming terms to meaningfully address housing affordability — or risk the collapse of a major pillar of the American Dream.

Former California indie brokerage Lyon rebrands to Windermere

Nov 5, 2024

The Sacramento-based company will operate using the name 'Windermere Signature Properties' nearly four years after its acquisition. The firm boasts more than 700 agents, as well as 14 offices.

The 2024 ballot measures that stand to impact homeowners

Nov 5, 2024

Across 10 states, ballot measures ask voters to weigh in on changes to property taxes, veterans benefits and more. One even considers whether or not to abolish property taxes altogether.

Opendoor serves up turducken ad to spice up the holiday season

Nov 5, 2024

In 2024, Opendoor has ramped up its marketing with various creative agencies, which included a Super Bowl regional ad and stunt by Mischief @ No Fixed Address that featured a live TV house sale in Atlanta. Other recent campaigns include break-up-themed spots from Alma, launched after Valentine’s Day in partnership with OkCupid, and a Halloween ad by VaynerMedia starring a vampire and her garlic-growing neighbor.

Are you ready to commit to the life you want?

Nov 5, 2024

The choice to create the life and business you desire, coaches Melanie Klein and Emily Bossert write, one aligned with your values, is fortified and strengthened through your commitment to yourself.

The 12-point open house checklist every real estate agent needs

Nov 5, 2024

From the pristine cleanliness of the home to the personalized touches that make buyers feel welcome, Darryl Davis writes, small efforts can lead to big results.

NAR asks court to toss antitrust lawsuit from Michigan brokers

Nov 5, 2024

Trade group says plaintiffs' complaint over "compulsory" Realtor membership to access the MLS is "nothing more than a desire to have membership benefits without membership."

Social issues, not industry chaos, will guide agents at the ballot box

Nov 5, 2024

Commission chaos has disrupted real estate's status quo in unique ways in 2024, but social issues have been the reason for more political donations from agents, according to an analysis by Inman.

What The Opportunity Report says about commission compression

Nov 5, 2024

The sequel to the 2015 "DANGER Report" details 20 opportunities in a changing industry. In the first of a 2-part series, Carl Medford applies its findings to agents, teams and brokerages.

How your Harris- and Trump-voting clients approach the home market

Nov 5, 2024

Supporters of Kamala Harris and Donald Trump take unique approaches to transacting real estate in today's market, a new Inman-Dig Insights consumer survey of 3,000 working U.S. adults reveals.

CoStar moves one step closer to securing Arlington HQ

Nov 4, 2024

CoStar Group inked a deal with a longtime tenant of its new Arlington HQ, which leased 13 of the building's 31 floors. The tenant agreed to downsize to two floors, giving CoStar enough space for the 500 employees moving to the new HQ.