Meet Inman’s 2023 ‘Person of the Year’: The Small Broker-Owner

Small brokers may not get as much attention as the big guys, but they make up the majority of the real estate industry’s firms and manage to win David-and-Goliath struggles every day. Continue reading

Man charged with threatening his agent over failed home transaction

Richard E. Kellogg’s text messages to a RE/MAX agent led to the evacuation of the agent’s office. The Indiana suspect now faces intimidation charges in addition to fraud charges leveled in July. Continue reading

And the cheapest state to buy a home is…

Although median home price growth has slowed from its once-maniacal pace, purchasing a home is still an expensive feat as existing-home prices reached $375,700 in March. Inflation and elevated mortgage rates have created additional financial pressure a… Continue reading

Indianapolis-based indie F.C. Tucker Company launches luxury division

Having built a strong foundation of luxury agents and clients, the brokerage was emboldened to launch a luxury arm on the heels of its partnership with Howard Hanna, executives told Inman. Continue reading

Want a cheap house for Christmas? Head to Santa Claus

Finding hope through the pandemic’s darkness has looked different for everyone. For some, that’s meant seeking out the spirit of Christmas in places where it lives on the whole year through, like in Santa Claus, Indiana, which has led to a mini real es… Continue reading

Roofstock’s new tool lets investors purchase shares in rental homes

Now through December, investors will have access to a limited time offer of investing in Roofstock One shares for $1,000. After that, the minimum investment will start at $5,000. Continue reading

@Properties CEO on franchise biz: We’re coming for the big markets

In an interview ahead of Inman Connect Las Vegas, Thad Wong said blockchain will become part of the real estate transaction, and franchising will help smaller players survive. Continue reading

2 Midwest Century 21 brokerages combine forces

Century 21 Scheetz is acquiring Century 21 Rasmussen Co. Both brokerages operate in Indiana. Continue reading

Compass scoops up RE/MAX, Keller Williams teams in Indiana

The company also hired Jennil Salazar, a RE/MAX agent Compass says is the top individual agent in the entire state by sales volume. Continue reading

@properties scores its biggest franchise yet

Plat Collective in Indianapolis will be the Chicago-based brokerage’s fourth franchise. The firm has 114 agents and is on track to do $650 million in sales volume this year. Continue reading