Housing starts leap in February as homebuilders become optimistic

Housing starts rose to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.52 million in February — 10.7 percent higher than in January, according to data released Tuesday by the U.S. Census Bureau. Continue reading

2024 Spring Outlook: Another tight market, this time with extra anxiety

As the first day of spring arrives, three economists shared with Inman why headwinds will continue to plague the housing market in 2024, long after a recovery was expected to revive U.S. home sales. Continue reading

You’re the CEO of your business. Time to plan like it

Sisters Maeda Palius and Amy Chorew offer guidance on developing a comprehensive business plan, so you can better understand your business as you plan for your financial future. Continue reading

Douglas Elliman doles out Ellie awards for top NYC producers

Douglas Elliman unveiled its annual Ellie Awards this week, singling out brokers who performed well despite challenging economic conditions. Continue reading

An anticipated settlement still shocks the real estate industry

Settlement represents “nothing short of a sea change” as the National Association of Realtors agrees to pay $418 million and make sweeping changes. Continue reading

ERA CEO: Help ensure that gains in Hispanic homeownership continue

ERA’s Alex Vidal writes that it’s everybody’s job to help Hispanic homebuyers achieve the dream of homeownership. Continue reading

NAR agrees to settle commission lawsuits for $418M

NAR would agree not to create rules that allow listing agents to set compensation for buyer brokers as part of the settlement. Continue reading

LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance launches anti-LGBTQ bill tracker

Almost two years after launching its “Article 10 Rule” campaign, the LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance has upped the ante with a new website that tracks anti-LGBTQ legislators who’ve received funding from the National Association of Realtors’ lobbying arm, t… Continue reading

Hilton heads back to campus with $210M Graduate Hotels acquisition

Hilton Worldwide Holdings has agreed to pay $210 million for the Graduate Hotels brand, a 10-year-old company that operates hotels in some of the nations biggest college towns. Continue reading