KC Conway on a big banking risk that has flown under the radar

Hundreds of banks are exposed to large concentrations of commercial real estate — and high levels of risk, Red Shoe Economics’ K.C. Conway, a seasoned Federal Reserve veteran, told Intel. Continue reading

23 objections you’ll hear now (and how to handle them)

Objections can throw you for a loop, and there will be a new one every time. There are a variety of ways to respond, but the key is to make your response authentic, incorporating your unique style and voice. Continue reading

As an agent I was ‘attacked’ by the hacker OBN. Here’s what happened

Miami agent and model Kay Jenkins was targeted by the Instagram hacker OBN. She revealed to Inman how she lost $10K in the ordeal, and what other agents can do to prevent a similar attack. Continue reading

Ouster of Residential Real Estate Council president raises questions

The Residential Real Estate Council removed Pam Ruggeroli from her position for reasons the trade group will not disclose, prompting an outpouring of support for the ousted president. Continue reading

When pigs fly: A $5M California home gets rare approval from Zillow Gone Wild

Many real estate agents have come to fear an appearance on Zillow Gone Wild, a social media juggernaut that has captured the attention of millions of followers who gawk at the baffling architecture, zany landscaping and bizarre decor of Zillow’s most u… Continue reading

Their clients could buy homes. But they rent for $75K a month instead

Increasingly, wealthy would-be homebuyers are opting to rent in lieu of homeownership, choosing to cough up top dollar for $69,000-a-night Airbnbs and apartments for north of $100,000. But why? Continue reading

6 things landlords need to know before breaking a lease

A signed lease is a binding legal agreement that can’t be broken — except in the few exceptions when it can. Here are some common scenarios to watch for as a landlord or a real estate investor. Continue reading

Zillow settles shareholder lawsuit over co-marketing program

Zillow has maintained its agent-lender co-marketing program is RESPA compliant, and admitted no wrongdoing while agreeing to pay $15 million, which was granted preliminary approval Monday Continue reading

Rocket Homes is target of ‘ongoing law enforcement investigation’

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau launched an investigation into Rocket’s real estate brokerage arm in 2020 on eve of the company’s IPO. Three years later, the probe is ongoing. Continue reading