RE/MAX scores recruiting victories in Arizona, Indiana
A team in Tuscon will now become a franchise known as RE/MAX Horizon, while an ERA franchise in Indiana is rebranding to RE/MAX First Integrity
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 27
The underground bunker returns: Patmos Underground Bunker
Political unrest in the Northeastern US and Great Lakes region has renewed interest in such facilities, including the Patmos Underground Bunker in north-central Indiana
by Richelle Hammiel Nov 20
On Realtor.com's hottest ZIP codes list, the Midwest reigns supreme
Affordability and a plethora of amenities vaulted Gahanna, Ohio, to the top of Realtor.com's 2024 hottest ZIP codes list. ZIP codes in Missouri and Indiana made the list, too
by Marian McPherson Aug 20
A brave new world awaits the real estate industry. Are you prepared?
Beginning Saturday, new rules around commissions take effect, paving the way for the biggest shift in real estate in at least a generation. It's a brave new world, and it begins this weekend
Meet the companies offering commission-sharing workarounds
NAR's landmark settlement bars sellers' agents from offering commissions to buyers' agents in the MLS. A batch of new companies are stepping in to fill the void
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 25
Meet Inman's 2023 'Person of the Year': The Small Broker-Owner
Small brokers may not get as much attention as the big guys, but they make up the majority of the real estate industry's firms and manage to win David-and-Goliath struggles every day
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 4
Man charged with threatening his agent over failed home transaction
Richard E. Kellogg's text messages to a RE/MAX agent led to the evacuation of the agent's office. The Indiana suspect now faces intimidation charges in addition to fraud charges leveled in July
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 30
And the cheapest state to buy a home is…
Illinois is the cheapest state to purchase a home, due to a study by California-based boutique brokerage RubyHome. The study focuses on the income-to-sale price ratios for each state
by Marian McPherson Apr 28
Indianapolis-based indie F.C. Tucker Company launches luxury division
Having built a strong foundation of luxury agents and clients, the brokerage was emboldened to launch a luxury arm on the heels of its partnership with Howard Hanna, executives told Inman
by Lillian Dickerson Nov 11
Chicago-based @properties rebrands to add Christie's name
The move comes two months after @properties revealed it was acquiring Christie's International Real Estate, which did not have a presence in the area
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 26
Want a cheap house for Christmas? Head to Santa Claus
Finding hope through the pandemic's darkness has looked different for everyone. For some, that's meant seeking out the spirit of Christmas in places where it lives on the whole year through, like in Santa Claus, Indiana, which has led to a mini real estate boom in the area
by Lillian Dickerson Dec 25
Roofstock's new tool lets investors purchase shares in rental homes
Now through December, investors will have access to a limited time offer of investing in Roofstock One shares for $1K. After that, the minimum investment will start at $5K
@Properties CEO on franchise biz: We're coming for the big markets
In an interview ahead of Inman Connect Las Vegas, Thad Wong said blockchain will become part of the real estate transaction and franchising will help smaller players survive
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 22
2 Midwest Century 21 brokerages combine forces
Century 21 Scheetz is acquiring Century 21 Rasmussen. Both brokerages operate in Indiana
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 14
Compass scoops up RE/MAX, Keller Williams teams in Indiana
The company also hired Jennil Salazar, a RE/MAX agent Compass says is the top individual agent in the entire state by sales volume
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 13