Oregon becomes first US state to ban homebuyer love letters

Homebuyers have used these so-called “love letters” help their offers stand out, but critics say they leave the door open for discrimination. Continue reading

Pair of top South Carolina indie brokerages join Keller Williams

Chucktown Homes and Bowen and Associates have joined Keller Williams, according to an announcement on Wednesday. The move will be complete before the end of July. Continue reading

15 tips for first-time real estate investors, straight from the pros

Inman spoke with industry pros to learn their top tips for first-time real estate investors, and they had plenty of knowledge to share with newbies in need of a little bit of confidence. Continue reading

Changing work-from-home rules are rattling buyers — and their agents

Some homebuyers are being called back to the office earlier than expected, and it’s forcing them to drop out of deals and list the homes they just moved into, agents told Inman. Continue reading

This is what makes real estate in the United States of America so unique

From commissions and entrepreneurism to Poland’s legendary tale of the “one-hour MLS,” there are few places like the U.S. when it comes to real estate. Continue reading

Wave of new agents swarm NYC market amid inventory shortage

The number of new agents entering the New York City market rose 7 percent in May as the city continues its economic recovery, according to data analysis company Corofy. Continue reading

Keller Williams, EXIT Realty and dozens of others sued for discrimination

The suit alleges 36 real estate companies, agents and landlords illegally refused to accept Section 8 housing vouchers in New York’s Westchester County. Continue reading

‘Teams are the exciting future of real estate’: Vija Williams

Williams believes teams have a leg up on traditional brokerages, but they can better position themselves to be the changing face of real estate. Continue reading

EXp-Dave Ramsey conflict ignites debate about referral programs

A disparate group of referral programs actually share some basic DNA — even if that’s not immediately apparent to most outsiders. Continue reading