Gary Keller singled out as 'head of conspiracy' as federal commission lawsuit accelerates
As oral arguments began Monday in the Sitzer federal commission case, plaintiffs questioned the role of buyer agents, what a world without NAR's commission policy would look like, and why they believe Keller is leading an antitrust conspiracy
by Andrea V. Brambila Apr 19
Inman Connect turns 25: The top 20 moments of real estate's best bash
The event has come a long way since its beginnings in the woods of Sonoma County, California
by Andrea V. Brambila Apr 18
Florida agent arrested after alleged hate crime caught on video
Licensed real estate agent Victor Dubauskas, 72, was arrested on assault and battery charges after he allegedly poured his beer on and threw a beer bottle at a Muslim man
by Andrea V. Brambila Apr 15
Former BoxBrownie director to lead NAR tech accelerator in Australia
Peter Schravemade will serve as managing partner of REACH Australia, a program run by the National Association of Realtors' Second Century Ventures
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 14
Discrimination second only to high prices as biggest obstacle to buying
The National Association of Realtors latest consumer survey revealed affordability is the main thing plaguing homebuyers, followed by discrimination, mortgage access and agent performance
by Marian McPherson Apr 14
Should home floor plans be copyrighted intellectual property?
In a brief filed late last week, NAR suggested an ongoing lawsuit waged by Designworks Homes could lead to lawsuits 'against homeowners who make or display floor plans of their own homes'
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 12
The 10 remodeling projects that bring homeowners joy — and cash
Hardwood floors, upgraded insulation and closet renovations brought satisfaction and the most bang for the buck, according to NAR and the National Association of the Remodeling Industry
Quiz: Guess how all those pandemic-era remodeling projects panned out
A new National Association of Realtors study details remodeling projects that brought the most joy and best returns on investment. Can you guess what they are? Take Inman's quiz to find out
by Taylor Anderson Apr 6
NAR tech accelerator accepts 8 residential real estate startups
Perchwell, Fractional, Inspectify, Courted, Place, Reggora, Revive and Courted to get education, mentorship and networking opportunities in exchange for marketing fee and small equity stake
As homebuyers pine for options, startups scramble to fill the void
A new class of tech company is responding to the home inventory shortage by taking sellers to the edge of the MLS — and sometimes beyond — with off-market appeals and more
by Daniel Houston Mar 29
Millennials glow up: Tech savvy age group nears 50% share of US buyers
In 2021, millennials made up the largest share of buyers at 43%, up from 37% in 2020, according to the National Association of Realtors' Home Buyers and Sellers Generational Trends Report
by Andrea V. Brambila Mar 23
Whistleblower alleges Realtor group 'extorted' agents for political gain
A lawsuit filed in San Diego County details how the Greater San Diego Association of Realtors allegedly tried to get its 20,000 members to contribute to NAR's political action committee
by Andrea V. Brambila Mar 18
A man examining a contract closely
Former sales reps claim Move, parent company News Corp., and the National Association of Realtors discriminated against them and used them to lie to agents
by Andrea V. Brambila Mar 16
'Mortgages in Russia will die': Agents in Moscow fear worst as Ukraine invasion intensifies
Western sanctions are driving up mortgage rates in Russia to previously unseen levels. Inman spoke with Russian-based real estate insiders about how decades of gains are slipping away
by Daniel Houston Mar 3
NAR asks court to scrap broker's suit over listing agent omission
Trade group calls out broker Grady Hillis of Arizona for 'repetitive and confusing allegations' in nearly 1,300-page amended complaint, which seeks $1.18B in punitive damages