NAR to consider listing attribution, DOJ-inspired policies at next event

Lockbox access for non-Realtors and public displays of buyer broker commissions may be added to the list of proposals to be voted on at Realtors Conference and Expo in November. Continue reading

New home sales see modest gains for second consecutive month

Sales of newly built single-family homes hit a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 740,000 in August 2021, up 1.5 percent from the revised July rate, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Continue reading

MoMa penthouse with $36M asking price sells to anonymous buyer

The penthouse unit of 53 West 53, also known as the glass skyscraper above New York’s Museum of Modern Art, has a new owner. Continue reading

Mortgage rates continue to flatline ahead of Fed tapering details

Mortgage rates stayed the course this week as lenders continued to monitor the Federal Reserve’s tapering plans. Continue reading

Inman Top 5: The biggest stories of the week Sept. 18 – 24, 2021

Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories of the week, according to Inman website visitors. Continue reading

TikTok for real estate: An Inman Handbook

For interested real estate agents looking to expand their marketing reach, it’s not too late to find success using the app — all it takes is a bit of dedication, creativity and willingness to try new things. Continue reading

Inman Review: Plotify helps people invest in single-family rentals

The app can help investors find and quickly secure single-family-rental investments in cities around the country — or world — and provides management, leasing and no-recourse, interest-free financing. Continue reading

The Real Word: Why Evergrande’s $300B debt matters

In this edition of The Real Word, Bryon Lazine and Nicole White discuss Evergrande’s financial crisis, a Florida agent who’s being sued in $4.8 million transaction, and the paint color that can cool a home better than air-conditioning. Continue reading

It’s Realtor Safety Month. Why is no one talking about the pandemic?

The virus is a safety threat that should be taken just as seriously as any other physical threat to our well-being. Take some time to come up with your own on-the-job safety plan. Continue reading