NAR vows to take its DOJ beef all the way to the top: The Download

They’ve been fighting since 2020, and now NAR plans to take the Department of Justice to the nation’s highest court to enforce a previous settlement. Continue reading

Industry leader and brokerage founder Clark Halstead dies at 83

The real estate vet co-founded the Manhattan division of Sotheby’s International Realty in the mid-1970s and co-founded Halstead Property with Diane Ramirez in the mid-1980s. Continue reading

Weak jobs report drags down stock indexes — and mortgage rates

August payroll report includes “huge downward revisions” to previous estimates of June and July job growth, renewing recession worries and prospects for aggressive Fed rate cuts. Continue reading

Maryland- and Canada-based real estate teams join eXp Realty

The addition of both The Bryce Hansen Team and The Maryland and Delaware Group follows eXp Realty’s acquisition of other top-performing teams this year, including Toronto-based Polsinello Team, which switched from RE/MAX in August, bringing 25 agents t… Continue reading

Inman Power Wheels: Sweet 16 showdown for the best agent auto

As new models roll off the assembly line this fall, Inman is kicking off its first-ever Power Wheels car contest to determine once and for all the best ride for real estate agents on the go. Continue reading

Navigating economic turbulence to elevate your real estate career

Amid the current economic turmoil, including fears of a potential recession and recent significant stock market declines, real estate professionals must remain vigilant and adaptable, Victoria Kennedy writes. Continue reading

Properly position homebuyers with this winning 5-part offer strategy

Jimmy Burgess and Andrew Undem share strategies for writing a compelling offer on behalf of buyers, closing more deals and building lifelong client relationships. Continue reading

Is good news finally on the horizon for the real estate industry?

Bernice Ross talks with Patrick Stone, chairman and founder of Williston Financial, about interest rates, new construction and the 2024 election. Continue reading