The U.S. District Court of Massachusetts sentenced broker Michael Flavin to 30 months in federal prison for manipulating homebuyers into signing $1.8 million in fraudulent contracts, according to The Real Deal on Sunday. Continue reading
Monday’s launch of ShowingTime+, a new brand intended to unify Zillow’s tech offerings, has only highlighted the industry’s polarizing feelings about the company. Continue reading
The new brand will house all existing products and services from ShowingTime, Bridge Interactive, dotloop and Zillow’s Rich Media Experience team. Continue reading
In the wake of Florida Realtors’ support of anti-LGBTQ Gov. Ron DeSantis, the LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance has called on NAR and RPAC to evaluate political candidates’ credibility using the group’s Article 10 anti-discrimination provision. Continue reading
Top Keller Williams and eXp Realty team leaders Jim Roche and Terrence Murphy share how leaders can guide their agents to success during a slowdown, at the Inman Connect Now virtual event. Continue reading
Compass laid off a significant chunk of its technology team, according to press reports that appeared to suggest hundreds of jobs slashed. This is the second round of layoffs this year. Continue reading
Buyers and sellers face a new reality where bidding wars will be rare, days on market lengthen and markets go from boom to bust (and bust to boom). But don’t fear — Inman has you covered. Continue reading
Fourteen brokerages have partnered to launch the Southwest Florida Buyer Graph, which hosts real-time anonymized buyer data and habits and climate risk data. Continue reading
Households with school-age children will account for 22.5 percent of all home sales over the next 10 months, according to analytics firm TKI’s latest predictive report. Here’s how to market to them. Continue reading
Realtor.com’s “Best Time to Buy” report revealed Sept. 25 to Oct. 1 is the best time for buyers to seize early-season savings as rising mortgage rates and booming inflation clobber demand. Continue reading