The big players sneakily winning the sluggish 2024 housing market

This year has been tough on real estate. But investors think several major companies have done enough to boost their standing — and box out key competitors. Continue reading

How ‘secret’ home warranties cost 1 brokerage millions: The Download

Minnesota’s AG asserts that recommending a home warranty without disclosing a financial interest is a violation of fiduciary duty. Continue reading

7 ways to increase your happiness this Thanksgiving

Happiness is rooted in gratitude, which makes Thanksgiving a particularly appropriate time to focus on how to cultivate it, trainer Bernice Ross writes. Continue reading

Ben Carson reportedly in the running to lead HUD again

As a Project 2025 author, Carson called for raising FHA premiums and a “reset” of HUD to reverse “corrosive progressive ideologies across the department’s programs.” Continue reading

NAR spending, eXp setback, Edina Realty settlement: Inman’s Top 5

Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers. Continue reading

Move renews legal battle against CoStar in amended complaint

The amended complaint reiterates the allegation that Move “incurred costs exceeding $5,000 as a result of Mr. Kaminsky’s unauthorized access to Move’s protected computer systems” and adds details regarding those damages. Continue reading

Elon Musk’s former Bel-Air home’s price cut by $3M, faces foreclosure

The Bel-Air home, built by Los Angeles architect Robert Byrd, saw a price reduction from $12.95 million to $9.5 million, and is set to go to auction next month if it remains unsold. Continue reading

What’s the rent? A whole month’s pay, 1 in 5 renters tell Redfin

Redfin report finds 22 percent of U.S. renters say they pay their all of their monthly income to afford rent. They’re borrowing money, getting a second job and pulling from retirement to cover the cost. Continue reading