This is the best city for first-time buyers, according to Zillow

By Ben Verde | April 5, 2024 - 3:52 pm |April 5, 2024 Uncategorized

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First-time homebuyers made up half of all homebuyers in St. Louis in 2023, according to Zillow. That’s the highest share the city has seen since at least 2017. Continue reading →

Barbara Corcoran just handed real estate a chill pill: The Download

By Christy Murdock | April 5, 2024 - 3:42 pm |April 5, 2024 Uncategorized

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Real estate maven Barbara Corcoran tells the industry to calm down following the furor over NAR’s commission lawsuit settlement. Continue reading →

Corcoran, commission, cases: Inman’s Top 5 stories this week

By Dani Vanderboegh | April 5, 2024 - 3:17 pm |April 5, 2024 Uncategorized

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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. Continue reading →

Leo Pareja tapped as eXp Realty’s new CEO, relieving Glenn Sanford

By Jim Dalrymple II | April 5, 2024 - 1:13 pm |April 5, 2024 Uncategorized

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Pareja, who joined eXp Realty in 2022, previously served as its chief strategy officer. Founder Glenn Sanford will remain with the firm as CEO of parent company eXp World Holdings. Continue reading →

William Raveis reflects on 50 years of selling real estate

By Ben Verde | April 5, 2024 - 9:00 am |April 5, 2024 Uncategorized

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Inman sat down with Raveis following his firm’s 50-year anniversary to discuss what it takes to lead a brokerage for half a century. Continue reading →

It’s up to you to make lemonade out of a sour NAR settlement situation

By Rachael Hite | April 5, 2024 - 8:00 am |April 5, 2024 Uncategorized

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Consumers have been given a front-row seat to the chaos unfolding in our industry, Rachael Hite writes. As the situation unravels, who will make lemonade, and who will continue to feast on sour grapes? Continue reading →

Why agents should talk about HELOCs this spring

By Julie Busby | April 5, 2024 - 8:00 am |April 5, 2024 Uncategorized

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Broker Julie Busby shares tips for making messages around HELOCs and real estate investing a centerpiece of your springtime content marketing efforts. Continue reading →

HomeServices tells court it’s too early for $4.7B Sitzer ruling

By Andrea V. Brambila | April 5, 2024 - 1:41 am |April 5, 2024 Uncategorized

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The Berkshire Hathaway affiliate says final judgment in the case shouldn’t come before settlements are finalized, a process the franchisor does not expect to be “uncontroversial.” Continue reading →

Calque partnering up with lenders on ‘buy before you sell’ services

By Matt Carter | April 4, 2024 - 10:53 pm |April 4, 2024 Uncategorized

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Austin, Texas-based fintech hires CoreLogic vet as CEO and signs APEX Mortgage Group, C2 Financial and Cornerstone First Mortgage as partners. Continue reading →

Ohio multiple listing service MLS Now appoints new CEO

By Jim Dalrymple II | April 4, 2024 - 9:27 pm |April 4, 2024 Uncategorized

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Garry Marsoubian previously held a leadership position at Bright MLS and has experience working with multiple listing services’ data and technology. Continue reading →