Deadly short-term touring agreement minefields for agents

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Trainer Bernice Ross looks at temporary touring agreements, such as Zillow’s, and how they can undermine the interests of clients, agents and brokerages. Continue reading →

Fannie and Freddie will let more buyers off the hook for an appraisal

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Appraisal waiver programs that rely on automated valuation models will be expanded next year to allow participation by homebuyers putting less than 20 percent down. Continue reading →

Kris Lindahl Real Estate featured in ‘Call of Duty’ ad campaign

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Twin Cities broker-owner Kris Lindahl has been making headlines with a one-of-a-kind collaboration for Call of Duty’s latest game. Here’s how solid branding — and intellectual property protections — made the deal happen. Continue reading →

Matthew Perry’s LA home sells for $8.55M in off-market deal

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The property has been acquired by Arizona real estate developer Anita Verma-Lallian, who completed the purchase through a trust. The transaction was facilitated by Brooke Elliott Laurinkus from Christie’s International Real Estate Southern California.
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US home prices rise modestly amid affordability strains

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CoreLogic Chief Economist Dr. Selma Hepp told Inman, “despite much-needed optimism, brought by a sharp decline in mortgage rates in August, the boost was short lived and not enough to renew homebuyers’ interest.” Continue reading →

Compass releases ‘reverse prospecting’ marketing tool

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The marketing tool provides insights and data on likely buyers who have engaged with properties listed by Compass agents. It may also help Compass’ ongoing push against Clear Cooperation. Continue reading →

World Series of Luxury: 8 Dodgers’ and Yankees’ pads duke it out

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Eight luxury homes of some of the world’s most elite athletes remain in the running for swankiest of all. Cast your vote as the competition continues. Continue reading →

Association-drafted forms protect consumers and members: CAR

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Despite the rhetoric of some in the industry, shifting away from using association-developed forms is the opposite of consumer-friendly, CAR President Melanie Barker writes for Inman. Continue reading →

Inman expands coverage of built world with Blueprint acquisition

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Inman plans to invest further into Blueprint to continue its growth in advance of the next Blueprint Vegas, Sept. 16-18, 2025. Continue reading →

‘Not done’: Antitrust litigation in real estate is just warming up

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In a recent webinar, Spencer Rascoff, James Dwiggins and Jack Miller discussed the future of commissions and why agents and brokers should pay attention to their legal risk. Continue reading →