Bess Freedman cautions ‘vigilance’ with private listing networks

In advance of her ICNY appearance, Inman caught up with Freedman to get her take on recent headlines, hot button topics and to find out what she’s looking forward to at the event. Continue reading

Why secondary markets are America’s real real estate story

Those who understand emerging markets will be the ones clients trust, Blake O’Shaughnessy writes, while those focused only on legacy luxury markets risk missing where demand is actually forming. Continue reading

Virtual vs. local assistant? You’re asking the wrong question

Virtual assistants offer leverage. Local assistants protect your brand. Understanding the difference, Troy Palmquist writes, is what separates scalable agents from overwhelmed ones. Continue reading

As Alexander brothers stand trial, new Epstein documents detail more alleged rapes

The Justice Department released a massive trove of Epstein-related documents Friday, one of which describes multiple alleged rapes at an Epstein party. Continue reading

Ryan Serhant on Compass-Anywhere: ‘I think their stock is going to double’

In an Inman exclusive, the luxury CEO talked about the Compass-Anywhere merger, mortgage rates, and real estate consolidation. Serhant will be at Inman Connect next week. Continue reading

Douglas Elliman CEO on Compass-Anywhere: ‘From the outside, it looks like a mess’

In an exclusive interview with Inman, the CEO discussed Douglas Elliman’s recent initiatives and criticized the Compass-Anywhere merger as bad for agents and the real estate industry. Continue reading

CEO pleads guilty to $380M real estate Ponzi scheme

Todd Burkhalter executed one of the largest Ponzi schemes in Georgia history while acquiring a yacht, a luxury condo in Mexico, luxury vehicles, and jewelry via fraudulent real estate investments. Continue reading

The world is an uncertain place. Mauricio Umanksy is focused on growth and survival

Ahead of his appearance at Inman Connect New York, The Agency CEO discussed mergers and acquisitions, NAR, and global uncertainty. Continue reading

The Alexander brothers are headed to trial. Catch up on the latest

For those who didn’t catch all the coverage since allegations first surfaced against them in spring 2024 — or for those who simply need a refresher — these are the key points to keep in mind as the Alexander brothers’ trial starts on Monday. Continue reading

Buyers are returning, sellers are ‘increasingly realistic about pricing’: Pam Liebman

As the market shifts this year, key areas of opportunity await savvy agents, according to a Corcoran survey of affiliate owners shared exclusively with Inman. Continue reading