FTC and CFPB to landlords: We’ll hold you accountable to eviction ban

The joint letter issued to landlords entreated them to ensure that they and their debt collectors were fully complying with the FTC Act and the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. Continue reading

Bitcoin house in San Francisco to auction 75-year NFT leases

San Francisco-based startup co-living space 20Mission will launch the first-ever auction of spaces as non-fungible tokens starting on May 5th, the company announced on Thursday. Continue reading

How 5 top brokerages revamped their training programs

As the industry shifted in unprecedented ways over the last year, many of the country’s biggest brokerages upgraded their training strategies to better serve their agents. Continue reading

Get paid to move: 6 regions wooing new residents with cash perks

Economic councils across the U.S. are trying to lure remote workers with incentives like cash, community events with other transplants, free flights and in the case of the Northwest Arkansas Council, a bicycle. And it seems to be working. Continue reading

5 people to watch at eXp as the virtual brokerage ramps up

It’s the forward thinkers at eXp, like the following individuals highlighted below, who are setting the company up for success, both at the agent level and within the industry at large. Continue reading

Pending-home sales increase following 2 months of declines: NAR

The pending home sales index rose from the previous month in every U.S. region but the Midwest, while all regions saw gains year over year. Continue reading

Love that pre-war architectural charm? Head to the East Coast

Buyers can get pretty opinionated when it comes to a home’s age and architectural style. Here’s a breakdown of where the country’s oldest and newest homes are located, and everything in between. Continue reading

Ethics violation, lawsuit or worse: 10 situations that get agents in trouble

Even the most earnest real estate agents can accidentally make a false step that could wind them up with an ethics violation, a lawsuit or even revocation of their license. Check out Inman’s handy charts to learn the consequences of 10 situations. Continue reading

SmartRent inks $2.2B merger deal with Fifth Wall SPAC

Once closed, the merger would mark one of the biggest deals between a proptech firm and a special-purpose acquisition company to date. Continue reading