Cut the crap: NAR lawsuit is good for consumers

Regardless of the outcome of the mega lawsuit, the sunshine from this legal assault will force the industry to clean up its act. Savvy and progressive industry leaders are using this moment to break from the past and lift the veil of secrecy for consum… Continue reading

In sickness and in health: The rocky marriage of Wall Street and real estate

When real estate and Wall Street have a fling, things often go haywire. And sometimes it can end up impacting the entire industry. Continue reading

What the Amazon-Realogy deal might mean for real estate

The news today that Amazon is tiptoeing into the real estate service territory should be of no surprise. Yes, it is a big deal, but the announcement makes sense. Continue reading

Why I’m excited about Inman Connect Las Vegas

We’re rounding out the 23rd year of Inman Connect and the first ever in Las Vegas. Brad Inman has been at the center of them all. Here’s why Vegas has him more excited than ever. Continue reading

Why I’m excited about Inman Connect Las Vegas

We’re rounding out the 23rd year of Inman Connect and the first ever in Las Vegas. Brad Inman has been at the center of them all. Here’s why Vegas has him more excited than ever. Continue reading

Is a Compass IPO coming soon?

My gut tells me that Compass might file an IPO sooner than later — this year, even. In doing so, they’d seek to join the gaggle of private tech companies rushing to go public before the bubble (if that’s what this is) bursts. Continue reading