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NAR’s Clear Cooperation Policy tweak: Inman’s Top 5

Mar 28, 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.

CFPB cites DEI in push to kill $105k settlement with mortgage broker

Mar 28, 2025

Acting director Russell Vought claims bureau "abused its power" in redlining case against Townstone Financial that dragged on for four years, to "further the goal of mandating DEI in lending."

NAR announces 61 positions eliminated in overhaul

Mar 28, 2025

The cuts are all part of what NAR called a "months-long strategy" to "streamline" and "reposition" around its new leadership team, as well as "reallocate" the association's budget dollars.

Women’s History Month: How Nancy Garcia gives back

Mar 28, 2025

Learn from this South Florida agent and philanthropist to feed others before you eat, survive shutdowns, navigate lockdowns and weather a financial crisis by keeping the community’s head above water. 

It’s easier than you think: 10 simple steps to turn 1 listing into 4

Mar 28, 2025

A real estate professional's ability to turn one listing into multiple transactions is what helps good agents become great agents, Jimmy Burgess writes.

Women, Wealth and Real Estate: How Jessica Quinn found freedom

Mar 28, 2025

Coach Melanie Klein profiles former pastry chef Jessica Quinn, who found that real estate is a vehicle for financial empowerment and transformation.

Federal judge saves HUD fair housing grants from DOGE cuts

Mar 27, 2025

A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Department of Housing and Urban Development from canceling 78 Fair Housing Initiatives Program grants. The judge's decision comes as Democratic congressmembers demand HUD edit its cost-cutting plans.

Top DC small team joins TTR Sotheby’s International Realty

Mar 27, 2025

HRLS Partners, consisting of Robert Hryniewicki, Adam Rackliffe, Christopher Leary and Micah Smith, built a strong reputation at Washington Fine Properties over the past nine years. The team was the No. 2 small team in D.C. in 2024.

ERA hits a home run with Major League Baseball campaign

Mar 27, 2025

Starting March 27, ERA will be running ads on Major League Baseball's streaming platform, MLB.TV. The campaign also includes more than a dozen in-stadium events and local baseball opportunities for ERA affiliates.

Sellers, MLS PIN slam DOJ claims in Nosalek case: ‘DOJ is simply wrong’

Mar 27, 2025

Plaintiffs and defendant MLS Property Information Network agree that approximately 75 percent of sellers are opting out of offering compensation to buyer agents in the multiple listing service.

Pending home sales tick up as buyers make cautious comeback

Mar 27, 2025

The Pending Home Sales Index (PHSI) rose by 2.0 percent to 72.0 in February, according to new data released Thursday by NAR. But contract signings fell 3.6 percent compared to last year.

CoStar makes ‘best and final’ $1.8B offer for REA Group rival

Mar 27, 2025

CoStar Group is one step closer to purchasing Australia's second-largest real estate classifieds firm, Domain. Australian newspapers reported that CoStar founder and CEO Andy Florance spent several days in Sydney with Domain's owners.