Brooklyn woman charged in $16K rental fraud scheme

Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez announced Monday that Svetlana Katzevman had been indicted for allegedly advertising her Gravesend apartment complex in a Russian-language newspaper, and charging renters between $700 and $2,300 for deposits and… Continue reading

Why millions of Americans WANT the housing market to crash

Some renters think a crash would help them buy a home. But a surprising number of homeowners also think a major downturn would be a good thing, LendingTree survey finds. Continue reading

REBNY sues the City of New York to stop FARE Act enforcement

Three days after New York City’s Fairness in Apartment Rental Expenses (FARE) Act became law without the signature of Mayor Eric Adams, the Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY) has filed a lawsuit to stop the bill’s enforcement in June 2025. The New Y… Continue reading

Why recruiting more agents is killing your brokerage

Bringing in huge numbers of mediocre agents won’t make your brokerage better, luxury consultant Chris Pollinger writes. It will just lead to more headaches for you. Continue reading

News Knockout: Elite 8 stories of 2024 go head-to-head for your vote

Stories about the commission lawsuits settlement, industry practice changes and alleged bad behavior by luxury brokers emerged as winners by a landslide. Cast your vote now for the Final Four top stories of the year. Continue reading

Consumers will determine the future of the real estate industry

Stephen Brobeck, senior fellow at Consumer Federation of America, examines the aftermath of the Sitzer | Moehrl commission settlement and what it means for the industry’s future. Continue reading

Clear Cooperation critics miss ‘the forest for the trees,’ eXp CEO says

Ahead of his appearance at Inman Connect New York in January, eXp Realty CEO Leo Pareja told Inman that change is inevitable and that his “North Star” is improving the experience of his agents. Continue reading

Countdown as big chunk of $418M commission settlement comes due

As NAR’s spending comes under the microscope, an Inman analysis of financial filings shows how it doled out funds prior to 2023 — and the likelihood of membership dues rising in the coming years. Continue reading

Is 2025 your year to (finally) join a real estate team?

With the real estate industry constantly changing, coach Verl Workman writes, now might be the ideal opportunity to capitalize on the strength of a team and propel your career forward. Continue reading

Why letting go is essential for goal-setting and growth in the new year

Coaches Emily Bossert and Melanie Klein help you enter 2025 with purpose, alignment and the freedom to soar when you let go of the habits and strategies that are holding you back. Continue reading