NAR: Commission lawsuits could be ‘disastrous’ for both buyers and sellers

How should the industry make agent commission structures more transparent before angry consumers and the Justice Department forces it to do so in ways that might be harmful? Continue reading

The Real Word: A look at Inman Innovator podcast finalists

Watch Byron Lazine and Nicole White give a real estate agent’s perspective on industry-related topics. This week, they delve into the Inman Innovator finalists in the podcast category. No bias here, mostly professional curiosity. Continue reading

Industry veteran Russ Cofano to start team — on and off the court

A brush with death helped Russ Cofano decide to make a major career change. Now, he’ll work as a broker at Windermere Real Estate while fulfilling a dream to coach high school basketball. Continue reading

Which MLS is on top? T3 Sixty’s newest rankings

T3 Sixty has announced that rankings for the largest MLSs, state Realtor associations and local associations have been added to the Swanepoel Mega 1000 list for the first time. Continue reading

The essential guide to Wall Street and real estate

Wall Street and venture capitalists are pouring fortunes into everything from real estate tech companies to single-family rentals. Here’s what real estate pros should know from the top down. Continue reading

The essential guide to thriving in a turning market

The situation in many markets across the country has begun to change: Home sales are slowing down and so too is the momentous price growth seen just a few months or years ago. Continue reading

Anxiety still lingers 10 years after historic financial crisis

A decade ago, the housing market collapsed and Wall Street sputtered. It was the beginning of a decade of deep anxiety that still lingers today. Continue reading