Builders pull back from new construction once again in April

April's housing data underscores a challenging landscape for new construction, particularly in the single-family segment, and the privately-owned segment isn't far behind.

Fed: Requiring buyer agreements has no effect on commissions

The Federal Reserve analysis found that rising home prices are likely why commission rates fell in the past two decades, but found no impact on rates after buyer contracts were required in 15 states.

Serhant’s diss, Homes.com’s boost, Caballero’s record: Top 5

Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers.

Redfin shareholder sues for more information on Rocket merger

Lawsuit seeks class action status to represent Redfin shareholders, claiming they need more information about financial advisor's potential conflict of interest before June 4 merger vote.

L.A. Fire Victims Move Away From Altadena and Pacific Palisades to Start Over

Fire victims from Altadena and Pacific Palisades have moved across Los Angeles and the country looking for firm footing to start over.

Designer Corey Damen Jenkins Infuses His Studio With Glamour

Corey Damen Jenkins showcases weighty crystal coasters, a high-end French trolley and one-of-a-kind dachshund finial chairs.

The Battle for Bryant Park Grill

Michael Weinstein, who has run the popular Midtown Manhattan restaurant for 30 years, refuses to leave, even though Jean-Georges Restaurants won a bid to take over the lease for its space.

$500,000 Homes in Marrakesh, Morocco

Available properties include traditional and modern riads, as well as condos in residential communities.

Finding High-End Furniture at NYC Showrooms Is Like Visiting a Speakeasy

The city’s new designer décor showrooms are hidden away from foot traffic, making shopping for furniture feel like visiting a speakeasy.

Inman On Tour Returns to Texas on Oct. 9, 2025

Inman On Tour Texas is back for 2025, bringing together the industry’s top agents, brokers and thought leaders for a one-of-a-kind event.

Keller Williams isn’t slowing down on inclusion: Natalie Davis

Newly minted Keller Williams Head of Community Growth Natalie Davis talks about diversity and how childlike curiosity is key to maintaining an inclusive brokerage culture.

Pope Leo XIV Grew Up in This Chicago Home. Now, It Could Be Yours.

The same auction house that sold President Trump’s childhood home for millions in 2017 will take bids for the modest three-bedroom where Pope Leo XIV once lived.

Nelson DeMille’s House Is Listed for $5.5 Million on Long Island

The five-bedroom home was built in Garden City in the Tudor style the author admired. But it isn’t where he wrote his books.

On Florida’s Gulf Coast, They Sought Their Starter Home for $500,000

A young couple planned their wedding in Guatemala and their first house purchase in Sarasota at the same time — a strategy they ‘one hundred percent do not recommend.’

Homes for Sale in New York and New Jersey

This week’s properties are four-bedroom homes in Roslyn, N.Y., and Cream Ridge, N.J.

Homes for Sale in the Bronx and Manhattan

This week’s properties are in Spuyten Duyvil, Kips Bay and West Chelsea.

Permits to Build New Apartments Have Plummeted

Nationally, the creation of new apartments has fallen below prepandemic levels. But some metros are defying the trend.

A Members Club in Montauk? Locals Say the Village Is Exclusive Enough.

A plan to open a restaurant that will offer what the owners are calling a “status guest component” in the Long Island beach town has been met with skepticism.

NAR’s new law firm for antitrust suits charges up to $3K an hour

The trade group has replaced Cooley with Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan in the Moehrl and Gibson cases, a law firm that has represented NAR for years in other antitrust cases.

Inman Connect San Diego welcomes Brian Buffini

The real estate coaching icon joins to share his proven referral-driven growth strategies. Learn from real estate’s best and brightest in the business, all while growing your network and meeting like-minded passionate and driven professional peers.

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