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Former Fannie Mae president David Benson joins Opendoor board

Sep 12, 2024

The iBuyer has appointed David Benson to its board of directors, effective immediately. Benson was Fannie Mae's president for six years, retiring from the role in May 2024.

NAR accuser outlines new details in lawsuit alleging retaliation

Sep 12, 2024

Roshani Sheth filed a lawsuit against the National Association of Realtors in June, alleging discrimination, sexual harassment and retaliation. A new filing offers more details.

New Hampshire metro prevails as hottest US market for 29th time

Sep 12, 2024

August marked the eighth consecutive month in which Manchester, New Hampshire, was ranked the hottest U.S. market by Realtor.com. The top 20 hottest markets were all in the Northeast and Midwest.

Century 21 agent earns bronze for US Paralympics swim team

Sep 12, 2024

Twenty-three-year-old Century 21 Scala Group agent Matt Torres shares his journey to the 2024 Paris Paralympics and the key to helping people with disabilities thrive.

Compass Florida founding member Bobby Jones joins Douglas Elliman

Sep 12, 2024

After nine years with Compass, Bobby Jones has joined Douglas Elliman as its executive director of luxury sales. Jones specializes in listing waterfront and luxury estates across South Florida.

7 brutally honest truths you need to hear right now

Sep 12, 2024

It’s a tough market, but this is the market where careers are made, Real’s Jimmy Burgess writes. Double down on your work ethic, sharpening your skills and serving others.

10 practical tips for helping families with kids have a smooth move

Sep 12, 2024

Staying positive and patient can make it easier for families with children to experience a good move, Lindsey Harn writes, and real estate agents can help.

3 complexities of senior home sales you should prepare for

Sep 12, 2024

The future of senior home sales is here, and the most successful agents and brokers will be those who are ready to meet it head-on, senior expert and author Nikki Buckelew writes.

It’s time for an industry update. Embrace transparency for real

Sep 12, 2024

The commission lawsuits are a wakeup call for real estate, new Inman contributor Matthew Speer writes. Now is the time to raise your standards and truly embrace transparency.

Dwiggins-led franchisor NextHome settles commission suits

Sep 12, 2024

NextHome has more than 600 offices across the U.S. but is perhaps best-known for CEO James Dwiggins, who has been a prominent commentator on antitrust litigation.

Christie’s International Real Estate welcomes Madrid affiliate

Sep 11, 2024

Led by luxury experts Hans Veenhuijsen and Olga García Hernández, the new office opens as more luxury buyers have shown interest in the city's market and as home prices have steadily grown in response to a strong economy and foreign investment.

Fed expected to be cautious in cutting rates next week

Sep 11, 2024

A surprisingly large increase in core CPI, which excludes volatile food and energy prices, means Fed policymakers are likely to start out with a modest 25 basis-point rate cut when they meet next week.