Inman News quiz: Think you're on top of the week's biggest stories?
The real estate industry threw some curveballs. Take Inman's real estate news quiz to demonstrate how strong your talking points and cocktail banter are this week
by Inman Aug 23
'You cannot buy that purple toilet': Curbio wins NAR pitch battle
Curbio, which renovates homes for sellers and gets paid at closing, was one of 14 contestants to go head-to-head in a 'Pitch Battle' hosted by Second Century Ventures
by Andrea V. Brambila Aug 22
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NAR lost its bid to consolidate the commission lawsuits, likely making the trade group's legal fight more costly
by Andrea V. Brambila Aug 21
National Association of Realtors asks judge to toss antitrust suits
A pair of lawsuits could upend how compensation works, but NAR believes the cases 'are wrong on the facts, wrong on the economics and wrong on the law'
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 15
The Real Word: Is NAR spending too much on building software?
Opinion
Former RPR contractor Len Komar is suing NAR. He alleges RPR is ‘very fragile.’ Is NAR overreaching?
by Byron Lazine Aug 9
Climate change is driving up insurance costs for homeowners
From fires in California to flooding along the Atlantic, homeowners are going to have to brace themselves for higher bills as climate change leads to extreme disasters
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 7
Former contractor sues NAR, alleges RPR tech is 'very fragile'
Software developer Len Komar worked on RPR's property database as a contractor from March 2016 to June 2017
by Andrea V. Brambila Jul 31
WATCH: NAR attorney Jack Bierig on big commissions lawsuit
If the homeseller plaintiffs of 2 major real estate commission lawsuits get their way, the impact could be 'disastrous,' Bierig told attendees at Inman Connect Las Vegas
by Inman Jul 30
Pending home sales snap 17-month streak of annual declines
In June, the National Association of Realtors' forward-looking indicator climbed 1.7% year-over-year
by Patrick Kearns Jul 30
NAR: Commission lawsuits could be 'disastrous' for both buyers and sellers
How should the industry make agent commission structures more transparent before angry consumers and the Justice Department forces it to do so in ways that might be harmful?
by Andrea V. Brambila Jul 26
Existing-home sales fall 1.7%, constrained by high prices, low inventory
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Opinion
The service aims to modernize the way agents and clients handle the disclosure process and make our lives easier too
by Troy Palmquist Jul 22
International buyers are spending a lot less in the US
A slowing global economy and a shortage of available stateside homes appear to have contributed to a slowdown in purchases from foreign buyers, according to a new NAR report
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 17
Weathervane photo by Jordan Ladikos on Unsplash
The new hires will act as trusted technology advisers for brokerages
by Andrea V. Brambila Jul 16
What do these '30 Under 30' agents all have in common?
What does it take to launch a stellar career in real estate at a young age? For many of NAR’s 2019 '30 Under 30' honorees, the answer lies close to home
by Christy Murdock Jul 15