How 2 top agents protect their clients from real estate fraud

Real estate agents are facing a surge in fraud attempts. Here’s how scammers operate — and how agents are becoming the first line of defense. Continue reading

Spring has sprung, but the inventory crunch is still in full swing

Frederick Warburg Peters looks at the spring market in New York City and the factors that are impacting inventory. Continue reading

Century 21 revisits ‘The Joy of Home’ in new marketing campaign

During its Las Vegas conference, Century 21 debuted “Color of Happiness,” a sequel to the franchisor’s hit 2024 commercial. Continue reading

How ‘Owning Manhattan’s’ Peter Zeitzaff got an ‘Ivy League MBA’ in 3 months

Through persistence, hard work and mastering his craft, Peter Zaitzeff went from slinging burgers to the target of Ryan Serhant’s recruiting efforts. Here’s how he did it and what agents can learn. Continue reading

Tech leaders love AI. Everyone else? Not so much

The real estate industry is embracing AI fast, but rising public skepticism may create new risks for agents, landlords and platforms. Continue reading

Nearly 1 in 13 homeshoppers are also browsing rentals, Zillow finds

About 8 percent of homeshoppers on Zillow are also browsing rentals, according to a new analysis, as the monthly cost of owning continues to outpace renting in most U.S. markets. Continue reading

New home team: Real estate’s biggest new hires and moves

Century 21, Compass, Douglas Elliman and other real estate industry brands made moves during the past week. Continue reading

Rex Heuermann pleads guilty to series of Long Island murders

In a surprise twist, aside from the seven murders he was charged with, Heuermann admitted to intentionally causing the death of Karen Vergata, an eighth victim who disappeared in 1996 and was not identified until 2023. Continue reading

Zillow ‘knows its role’ in the industry: Jun Choo

Zillow Chief Operating Officer Jun Choo talks artificial intelligence, Zillow Preview and the portal’s continued commitment to listing “transparency.” Continue reading

Inman Market View: Where sellers listed in March despite higher rates

Homesellers pressed on in March despite elevated gas prices and mortgage rates. Drill down into your market and compare it to hundreds of others with Inman’s interactive maps and charts. Continue reading