What can landlords look for when screening tenants for a rental?

An ineffective screening process can fail to block a potential threat to an investment property, experts told Inman. Here's a few more screening tips landlords might want to consider.

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Soaring spring home prices are very real — and widespread: NAR

For now, a seasonal surge in home activity has arrested falling prices in most U.S. markets, according to Q1 metro home price data released Tuesday by the National Association of Realtors.

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Outfoxed! Rupert Murdoch paid 20% over ask for Manhattan co-op

The Fox News founder paid nearly 20 percent — or $5.2 million — above the $30 million asking price on the 6,500-square-foot Hampshire House unit he he bought in February, according to disclosures.

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Fair housing training for agents will be mandatory under NAR proposal 

The National Association of Realtors' Board of Directors will vote Thursday on requiring its 1.5 million members to complete two hours of fair housing training every three years beginning in 2025.

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WeWork takes bite out of losses as debt overhaul starts to pay off in Q1

The co-working behemoth posted a net loss of $299 million in the first quarter, a $205 million improvement from a year earlier, according to Q1 earnings data released Tuesday morning.

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Ocrolus taps OpenAI to sift more mortgage apps — without humans

The document automator's analysis of borrower-supplied mortgage documentation provides "full-stack capabilities," helping lenders capture data fields, detect fraud and analyze cash flows.

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Miami Realtors get free Milestones Labs home management app

Sixty thousand South Florida agents and brokers will be able to provide buyers and sellers with self-branded online homeowner portals, the Miami Association of Realtors announced Tuesday.

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The Agency grows Midwest presence with office in Indianapolis

In March 2022, the brokerage made its first foray into the Midwest with a location in Birmingham, Michigan. Managing Partner Traci Garontakos is leading The Agency Indianapolis.

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Action! CRMLS adds video manager WellcomeMat as partner

WellcomeMat helps agents organize, publish and analyze video content performance. California Regional MLS welcomed the marketing add-on as a proptech partner.

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‘Make the pie bigger:’ New York moves on 1st hotel conversion

A struggling Hilton hotel, near John F. Kennedy International Airport, will be converted to nearly 300 affordable housing units, according to a plan unveiled last week by developer Slate Property group that was first reported by The New York Times.

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WATCH: UWM CEO Mat Ishbia gets shoved by 7-footer at NBA game

Ishbia, majority owner of the Phoenix Suns, was knocked over by Nuggets' star Nikola Jokic in a play that headed his way, for which he was given a technical foul.

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What should (and shouldn’t) be in my Instagram bio?

If your bio is all about you, (how awesome you are, how many awards you've won, how many houses you've sold, etc.), then you're bio is boring. Find out what should (and shouldn't) make the cut.

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Supercharge your business with authenticity and storytelling

Watch this week's featured Inman Access class to discover the secrets to building trust, credibility, and differentiation to succeed in a challenging and saturated marketplace.

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15 contract mistakes that need to stop now

Solid communication, attention to detail and a willingness to go the extra mile are all necessary to create a well-thought-out contract package.

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NAR membership dues would rise with inflation under new proposal

To cover an expected budget deficit, the National Association of Realtors' Finance Committee has proposed aligning dues with the Consumer Price Index, increasing the likelihood of annual hikes.

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CRMLS partners with Local Logic to offer market intelligence to agents

The Local Logic tool will provide members of the California Regional Multiple Listing Service with critical demographic and economic intelligence on real estate markets around the country.

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NAR raises alarm on floor plan use, vacant lot scams, ‘unfair’ contracts

Charlie Lee, the National Association of Realtors' senior counsel, spoke on legal issues impacting agents at the MLS Association Executives Session at the Realtors Legislative Meetings on Sunday.

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EasyKnock acquires Ribbon in bid to launch national marketplace

The sale-leaseback platform plans to launch a marketplace later this year designed to serve homesellers and buyers, both individuals and investors, EasyKnock revealed to Inman exclusively.

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Let’s stay together: Why buyer love letters deserve a second chance

It's time to question unfounded legal warnings and negative scenarios that don't make sense so that we can put this tool to use for buyers, the CEO of Darryl Davis Seminars writes.

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5 things agents should look for in a real estate photographer

It can be hard to know which type of photographer will show up at your property. Here are some best practices to ensure your listing (and your client) are set up for success.

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