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The market is short 416K homes for middle-class homebuyers: NAR

May 16, 2025

After a herky-jerky few years, the housing market is at a major tipping point, according to the National Association of Realtors' May 2025 Housing and Affordability Report. The report, which is based on NAR and Realtor.com data, revealed the market needs at least 416,000 listings priced at or below $225,000 to make homeownership affordable to the typical middle-class household.

Real estate agent commissions are not falling off a cliff

May 16, 2025

A new Redfin report indicates that most consumers are still willing to pay for their real estate agents and that last year's NAR rules have had minimal impacts on agent pay.

Lone Wolf Technologies to wind down popular LionDesk CRM

May 16, 2025

Lone Wolf began notifying customers of the popular customer relationship manager software's imminent shutdown "a few weeks ago," Lone Wolf CEO Jimmy Kelly told Inman exclusively.

Builders pull back from new construction once again in April

May 16, 2025

April's housing data underscores a challenging landscape for new construction, particularly in the single-family segment, and the privately-owned segment isn't far behind.

Serhant’s diss, Homes.com’s boost, Caballero’s record: Top 5

May 16, 2025

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.

Fed: Requiring buyer agreements has no effect on commissions

May 16, 2025

The Federal Reserve analysis found that rising home prices are likely why commission rates fell in the past two decades, but found no impact on rates after buyer contracts were required in 15 states.

Redfin shareholder sues for more information on Rocket merger

May 16, 2025

Lawsuit seeks class action status to represent Redfin shareholders, claiming they need more information about financial advisor's potential conflict of interest before June 4 merger vote.

Keller Williams isn’t slowing down on inclusion: Natalie Davis

May 16, 2025

Newly minted Keller Williams Head of Community Growth Natalie Davis talks about diversity and how childlike curiosity is key to maintaining an inclusive brokerage culture.

Inman On Tour Returns to Texas on Oct. 9, 2025

May 16, 2025

Inman On Tour Texas is back for 2025, bringing together the industry’s top agents, brokers and thought leaders for a one-of-a-kind event.

Lead with Fire: A soulful series for real estate game changers

May 16, 2025

"Lead with Fire" is a transformative series created by Debra Trappen and designed for the soulful, visionary humans in the real estate industry who are done with the old playbook and ready to redefine success on their own terms.

The Agency’s Billy Rose goes Dutch with luxury auction strategy

May 15, 2025

The Agency cofounder will cut the asking price of 235 Oceano Drive by $100,000 each consecutive Monday following the auction's launch, until the property sells. The auction style dates back to Holland's 17th-century tulip trade.

Bessette Flavin becomes Louisiana’s largest C21 affiliate

May 15, 2025

The newly formed brokerage is the result of a union between two longstanding, family-owned brokerages: Century 21 Bessette Realty, with 35 years in the business, and Flavin Realty, with 49 years of experience.