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Super App stronger, Zillow acquires Virtual Staging AI

Oct 9, 2024

Another online space editor means the portal leader continues to focus on helping agents better serve sellers and buyers better grasp the potential of a prospective home.

Coldwell Banker, RE/MAX, eXp Realty swept up in Section 8 sting

Oct 9, 2024

A consumer watchdog filed complaints with California’s Civil Rights Department against 200 firms after an undercover sting found that the vouchers were refused repeatedly across the state.

Strong jobs report paints brighter economic picture: Economist

Oct 9, 2024

In this exclusive video series on Inman, Windermere’s Principal Economist Jeff Tucker illuminates the latest stats, reports and numbers you should know. This week: The latest employment numbers.

What’s the biggest challenge NAR faces today? Pulse

Oct 9, 2024

With legal and leadership challenges aplenty, what do you see as the most intractable problem for the National Association of Realtors today?

With cash and CLEAR partnership, 100 takes on renter fraud

Oct 8, 2024

A New York City-based software company for the multifamily industry, called 100, has emerged from stealth mode with a $5.2 million seed round of financing.

NextHome CEO James Dwiggins takes on Clear Cooperation critics

Oct 8, 2024

In a LinkedIn post Tuesday, Dwiggins claimed brokerage leaders fighting to repeal the pocket listing rule are concealing an agenda to hoard listings, recruit agents and generate internal leads.

Realtor.com claims former editor violated federal act in new filing

Oct 8, 2024

Two weeks after California District Judge George H. Wu denied its preliminary injunction request against CoStar, Move has filed a new motion claiming former Realtor.com News & Insights editor James Kaminsky violated the 1986 Computer Fraud and Abuse Act when he accessed Move-owned documents roughly 40 times after being laid off in January.

Isaac Lustgarten leaves Official for The Corcoran Group

Oct 8, 2024

The luxury broker is the latest to leave embattled Official in the wake of multiple lawsuits alleging the Alexanders committed rape and sexual assault. Lustgarten has closed more than $250 million in career sales.

Ending Clear Cooperation is a win for big brokers — and no one else

Oct 8, 2024

According to Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman, big brokerages have a vested interest in getting rid of Clear Cooperation, even at the expense of agents and consumers.

What brokers and agents say about real estate’s premier event

Oct 8, 2024

What makes Inman Connect New York so special? Attendees say it’s the powerful insights, career-shaping connections, and unforgettable experiences. Hear directly from those who’ve attended and discover why this event is a must for anyone serious about staying ahead in real estate.

A fixture of Texas Realtor groups narrows in on ethics in real estate

Oct 8, 2024

Broker Romeo Manzanilla spoke to Inman ahead of his appearance at Connect Austin on Oct. 9 about raising professionalism in the real estate industry in the wake of NAR settlement changes.

Clint Eastwood’s former Carmel-by-the-Sea estate sells for $18.55M

Oct 8, 2024

Actor, director and producer Clint Eastwood’s former Carmel-by-the-Sea estate has sold for $18.55 million. The "Dirty Harry" actor lived in the home while serving as the city's mayor in the 1980s.