Dawn of a new era: Here’s how NAR says it’s changing for its members

Two years after controversy engulfed the nation’s largest trade group, the National Association of Realtors says it’s charting a new course. Continue reading

5 copy-and-paste direct-mail campaigns that will fuel your best year ever in 2026

Jimmy Mackin and Jimmy Burgess share simple tips for direct mail marketing campaigns: Send a letter, start a conversation, win the listing. Continue reading

NAR economist predicts post-shutdown real estate ‘boom’

NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun said Friday there could be a brief bump in home sales after the government shutdown. Here are the other market forces he’s watching. Continue reading

RateMyAgent and Curated Social merge to form Renowned platform

The combined platform will channel verified reviews, past agent performance and hyperlocal market insights into content that will help agents build their digital reputation. Continue reading

‘He didn’t even say he was sorry’: Brooklyn investor gets prison time for 12-year deed fraud scheme

Brooklyn investor Sanford Solny is facing up to seven years in prison for defrauding 11 homeowners of the deed to their homes. Deed fraud is rising across the U.S., leading the FBI to issue warnings. Continue reading

NAR scores a victory in buyer commission lawsuit

An order from Judge LaShonda A. Hunt in the Batton homebuyer case struck down a proposed class of plaintiffs that included substantial overlap with the class in the now-settled Burnett lawsuit. Continue reading

FICO scores, magic phrases, earnings digs: Inman 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

Where else is Zillow not enforcing its private listing ban?

Zillow acknowledged last week that it wasn’t enforcing its private listings rule in Chicagoland, opening the question of where else the standards might not be in effect. Continue reading

All about the Benjamins: 5 things to know before throwing money at real estate problems

Your real estate budget isn’t built for brute-force spending, Josh Ries writes. It rewards clarity, consistency and thoughtful execution. Continue reading