California’s scorching-hot housing market expected to stay ‘incredibly competitive’

California Association of Realtors blames lack of supply for “terrible consequences” on quality of life for potential buyers. Continue reading

Top Agent Network takes aim at office exclusives in NAR pocket listing policy

Top Agent Network argues that office exclusives result in less inventory, less exposure for listings and less consumer choice while benefitting large brokerages. Continue reading

California Association of Realtors CEO announces retirement

After 43 years with the California Association of Realtors, CEO Joel Singer will be retiring at the end of the year, according to an announcement on Friday. Continue reading

Compass to acquire transaction management platform Glide

The acquisition will be completed this week, according to an announcement on Monday. Glide enables agents and brokers to complete disclosures digitally. Continue reading

Realtors praise Biden infrastructure plan’s focus on housing shortage

The American Jobs Plan proposes building and retrofitting more than 2 million homes and commercial buildings. Continue reading

What should landlords do when tenants can’t pay rent?

The number of people who have filed for unemployment in the past few weeks is approaching 10 million. This week, many of those people also had to pay rent. Continue reading

Keeping it real: Let’s focus on building community

On this edition of “Keeping It Real,” a recurring podcast series on Inman, Peter Lorimer talks about the importance of being a good citizen in tough times. Continue reading

A comprehensive guide to industry resources for real estate agents

Real estate companies, trade groups and government agencies are offering resources amid the pandemic. This is Inman’s attempt to compile them all in one guide that will be updated daily. Continue reading

California Realtors group lays out agent aid programs

Agents and brokers can now get loans and payments akin to unemployment insurance thanks to a bill lawmakers passed last week. Continue reading

House passes stimulus packages, agents closer to unemployment access

The stimulus bill, which includes direct payments to Americans and expanded unemployment, is headed to President Donald Trump’s desk. Continue reading