NRT and incoming Coldwell Banker CEO Ryan Gorman talks pocket listings, venture capital and 2020
Gorman thinks agents will continue to play a vital role in the industry and that 2019 was a kind of tipping point for venture-backed real estate tech
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 16
2019 was the year of the multiple listing service
It was a big year for MLSs — pocket listings, bombshell lawsuits and the relentless march of technology all dominated MLS news. Here are the most noteworthy trends
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 16
The future isn't quite what I thought it would be
Homebuyers can get 3D tours and look up home histories, but the mortgage process is still painfully slow
by Teresa Boardman Dec 12
The 10 up-and-coming markets expected to boom by 2025
Healthy job growth, affordable housing and strong home price appreciation will make these metros homebuying hotspots over the next decade
by Marian McPherson Dec 11
Assist-2-Sell 'shocked and dismayed' at NAR response to pocket listing concerns
The discount franchisor has consistently opposed pocket listing bans, and said in a new letter Tuesday that it was shocked by NAR's response to its complaints
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 10
6 economists predict what the 2020 housing market has in store
Low supply and high demand will drive the housing market amidst age milestones for millennials and baby boomers
by Marian McPherson Dec 10
OK, here's the question: Is it pronounced NAR or N-A-R?
There's no way to determine how nearly 1.4 million National Association of Realtors members pronounce the acronym. Or is there?
by Inman Dec 9
Rent control is getting more popular, but does it actually work?
New laws in California and Oregon show that rental regulations are gaining traction as a solution to rising housing costs. But economists aren't all convinced the rules will work as intended
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 3
Winter slowing you down? Here’s how to sell faster (and for more)
Just because the fall market has frozen, doesn’t mean your sales have to languish
by Christy Murdock Nov 30
‘Newsday’ investigation shows that fair housing training needs to be relatable
Let’s go beyond looking at laws and start building an awareness of what fair housing means in human terms
by Teresa Boardman Nov 29
A group of racially mixed hands
NAR referred Inman to the local association when asked if there was any planned disciplinary action for the agents
by Patrick Kearns Nov 26
Bright MLS delays pocket listing rule penalties
Agents who violated the MLS's new pocket listing ban had been set to face $5,000 fines beginning next week
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 26
Existing-home sales pick up in October after slump: NAR
Sales grew 1.9% year-over-year in October, according to National Association of Realtors data released Thursday
NAR teams up with Columbia College for new agent degree programs
The trade organization will also stop offering masters degrees through its Realtor University program, which first launched in 2012
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 19
Assist-2-Sell slams 'hubris' of pocket listing bans, predicts regulatory trouble
In a new letter, the discounter argues that new off-market listing bans from Bright MLS and the National Association of Realtors will negatively impact its ability to do business
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 18