CEO pleads guilty to $380M real estate Ponzi scheme

Todd Burkhalter executed one of the largest Ponzi schemes in Georgia history while acquiring a yacht, a luxury condo in Mexico, luxury vehicles, and jewelry via fraudulent real estate investments. Continue reading

The world is an uncertain place. Mauricio Umanksy is focused on growth and survival

Ahead of his appearance at Inman Connect New York, The Agency CEO discussed mergers and acquisitions, NAR, and global uncertainty. Continue reading

The Alexander brothers are headed to trial. Catch up on the latest

For those who didn’t catch all the coverage since allegations first surfaced against them in spring 2024 — or for those who simply need a refresher — these are the key points to keep in mind as the Alexander brothers’ trial starts on Monday. Continue reading

Industry vet Chris Heller joins Place as Chief Revenue Officer

As part of the next phase in Place’s growth strategy, the 30-year industry vet will oversee revenue strategy across all facets of the Place platform. Continue reading

Buyers are returning, sellers are ‘increasingly realistic about pricing’: Pam Liebman

As the market shifts this year, key areas of opportunity await savvy agents, according to a Corcoran survey of affiliate owners shared exclusively with Inman. Continue reading

Secrets to ultra-luxury staging: customize, communicate and get it all done quickly

Not all staging is equal. Keys to success at an elite level include paying attention to detail, working with speed, and keeping an open dialogue. Continue reading

Washington agent sues Zillow for alleged mortgage steering

Another class-action lawsuit, this time from a Washington state real estate agent, has accused Zillow of illegally steering business to Zillow Home Loans. Continue reading

Sellers outnumber buyers as home prices barely inch up

There were roughly 47 percent more homesellers than buyers in the market in December as home prices ticked up by just 2.2 percent year over year, according to new data from Redfin. Continue reading

$4.6T in real estate will pass on to Gen X, millennials in next decade

Younger generations inheriting trillions in real estate are poised to reshape the market as they prioritize lifestyle and financial stability. Coldwell Banker Global Luxury’s 2026 Trend Report outlines key factors shaping the transition. Continue reading

20 major metros primed for affordability this year

Slowed home price growth, declining mortgage rates and rising incomes will contribute to the typical mortgage payment becoming affordable in 20 out of 50 of the country’s largest metro areas this year, the most since 2022. Continue reading