‘I wouldn’t want you to live here’: 9 fair housing violations to avoid

Prevent being canceled, fined or jailed by understanding fair housing laws and regulations and avoiding violations. Dr. Lee Davenport helps you check yourself.

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Auction.io acquires Doorsey

Doorsey uses a publicly available bidding website on which buyers can see competitive offers and submit formal "bids" above the last. Founder Jordan Allen was happy to see the deal go through.

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The portal wars: Can any challenger seize the throne from Zillow?

Zillow has the most traffic, according to an analysis by Intel, but at least one rival is growing rapidly in what one observer compared to a Game of Thrones-style gauntlet run.

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Mike DelPrete: Zillow and Redfin’s AI tools aren’t that big a deal — yet

In an interview with Intel, real estate tech strategist Mike DelPrete laid out how artificial intelligence might change the industry, including real estate search portals, and why we're not there yet.

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Introducing Inman’s Mortgage & Finance Forum alongside Connect Las Vegas

Recognizing a need for deeper conversation in the mortgage and lending industry, Inman introduces the Mortgage & Finance Forum, Aug. 9 at the Aria in Las Vegas. Attendance is free for qualified professionals.

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Why stop there? Here are 13 more safety fields NAR could add

While NAR plans to add new checkboxes for agent safety, they're leaving out some of the most common (and messy) hazards that agents face, writes broker Teresa Boardman.

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Economist explains that controversial FHFA fee change

There's been a lot of talk about the FHFA's fee increase, but economist Matthew Gardner thinks that, for the most part, it's much ado about nothing.

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3 keys for turning Instagram into a sales funnel

You can increase brand awareness and make genuine connections when you use Instagram to generate and nurture leads, writes Michelle Berman-Mickel. Here's how to put its power to work for your real estate business.

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What’s the best real estate reality TV show of all time? Pulse

Do you love the drama of big houses, big commissions and even bigger egos? Then you're probably a fan of real estate reality shows.

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WFG swoops in to acquire nearly two dozen Doma title locations

The struggling digital title and closing provider is set to receive up to $24.5 million with earnouts "based on the retention of specified employees" by WFG

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Massive metro-to-metro home price gaps reach 13-year highs

Agents often say "real estate is local" when speaking to clients, potential leads, and family and friends in need of some sound buying and selling advice. While that phrase has become somewhat cliché, Redfin's latest data report published on Tuesday proves consumers should take it to heart as metro-to-metro home-price variations reached Great Recession-era highs.

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April buyers flock to new homes, hitting 13-month high

New data from the U.S. Census Bureau shows a jump in new-home sales as existing-home inventory continues to be in short supply.

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Rent peaked where it matters most. Here’s what happens next

Federal inflation data showed rent inflation dropped in April, about a year after rent growth rapidly slowed. Three economists explain why it took so long for that to happen and what that means for the future of the rental market.

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Majority of buyers lean on agents, not banks, for financing info: Poll

A new survey conducted by Zillow suggests there are opportunities for real estate agents and companies that provide information and make lending more user friendly.

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JPMorgan CEO: Real estate is going to be a big problem for some banks

Not every bank is at risk, JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon said Monday during an investor conference. But for lenders with more exposure to commercial properties, the months ahead could be tough.

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Developer Richard LeFrak steps down from 140-year-old family firm

The longtime developer and CEO, who inherited the helm from his father Sam, will continue to work at LeFrak Organization as his sons, Jamie and Harrison, lead the company into the future.

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Minimize vacancies and maximize revenue: 5 tips to boost your rental

Manual tasks can take up a landlord's time. But automating jobs and handling maintenance well can help keep renters in place and maximize a property's revenue stream, experts told Inman.

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Lake Homes Realty launches Beach Homes Realty

The new company's website will help homebuyers and sellers find beachfront, beach-view and beach-access homes easier with more than 68,000 coastal properties across 14 states from Texas to New Hampshire, according to the company.

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AI on the go: The new ChatGPT iOS app is finally here

According to social media expert Katie Lance, OpenAI has unveiled its official iOS application for ChatGPT, the company's AI chatbot, allowing you to create content while you're out and about.

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Fannie Mae’s latest outlook is grim. 6 ways agents can beat the odds

There's always a way that agents can position themselves for changing marketing conditions, and brokers can facilitate that process, according to broker owners Bridget Gilbert and Laura Garner.

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