Tenant screener RealPage pays $3M for imprecise criminal records tool

After the Federal Trade Commission accused tenant screening company RealPage of falsely linking some prospective renters to criminal records, the company has agreed to shell out $3 million in a penalty settlement. Continue reading

Fannie Mae is ‘pessimistic’ about the housing market in 2019

In a report released Thursday, Fannie Mae’s Economic and Strategic Research Group painted a picture of a somewhat gloomy near-term future, saying that it’s expectations for the coming year “have become more pessimistic.” Continue reading

In Pictures: Luxury Connect’s Exclusive Activities

From a behind-the-scenes tour of the Petersen Auto Museum’s vault, to creating a better work / life balance at Unplug Meditation in West Hollywood, Luxury Connect’s attendees were able to enjoy a wealth of exclusive activities focused on learning beyon… Continue reading

Disaster victims can now find a safe haven in low-income housing

Housing units normally set aside for low-income residents can now be used to house persons displaced by Hurricanes Florence and Michael and other disasters without regard to their incomes. Continue reading

Want to level up? Than become a wealth manager, not just an agent

When catering to wealthy clients, one way to ensure repeat business is to become a wealth manager rather than simply a real estate agent. Continue reading

WATCH: Sorting Through the Noise: Opportunity, Disruption and New Companies

Featured in the morning sessions at Luxury Connect on Wednesday October 17th, Brad Inman moderated a discussion diving into the questions and concerns of the modern brokerage. Panelists included Mauricio Umansky (CEO, The Agency), Tami Pardee (Owner, H… Continue reading

Meet the real estate agent who built a career out of his Instagram

Two schools of marketing thought converged Wednesday morning at Inman’s Luxury Connect event in the main ballroom at the Beverly Hills Wilshire Hotel. Continue reading