Broker Spotlight: Kristin Barry, Arbor Real Estate

Find out how this Orange County, California, indie broker leads “with a balance of compliance, mentorship and heart.” Continue reading

Former Zillow mortgage originator sues over alleged wages issues

Former mortgage loan originator Andrew Josephson claims the company failed to adequately pay him and other employees for time worked in an effort to cut costs and gain a leg up on competitors. Continue reading

Court gives 15 commission deals final approval in minutes-long hearings

Real estate is changing fast, and so must you. Inman Connect San Diego is where you turn uncertainty into strategy — with real talk, real tools and the connections that matter. If you’re serious about staying ahead of the game, this is where you need t… Continue reading

AI in real estate: The agent’s guide to the ChatGPT revolution

Master the power and potential of artificial intelligence, and you’ll position yourself for success in the years to come, trainer Terry LeClair writes. Continue reading

Former eXp agent is latest to sue brokerage over alleged assault

Kirsten Childress alleged she was drugged and sexually assaulted following a private event during eXp Shareholder Summit in May 2023. She is the sixth woman to make similar allegations in court. Continue reading

Broker Spotlight: Phil Immel, Pacific Sotheby’s International 

Find out how this highly sought-after real estate expert and media personality continues to break records while guiding the next generation of real estate superstars. Continue reading

A broker left out of NAR settlement gets candid: ‘I’m still pissed’

First Team CEO Michele Harrington’s company just settled a commission suit. But while speaking to Inman, she was critical of the way the suits, and NAR’s involvement, have played out. Continue reading

LoanStream Mortgage exec arrested after fatal car accident

President of Irvine, California-based wholesale mortgage lender with history of drunk driving convictions arrested on suspicion of murder after 88-year-old man is killed in head-on accident. Continue reading

After a strong year, luxury is poised for strategic shifts in 2025

In 2024, Manhattan was the top destination for buyers of properties priced at $10 million and up, according to a report from Compass. Reports from Sotheby’s and Christie’s Real Estate show big shifts across borders, generations and more in the year ahead. Continue reading

New commission suit against Side, others filed — and all but settled

Side and other brokerages, along with a pair of MLSs, will collectively pay $10,570,000 to settle the new antitrust case if proposed terms — offered on the same day as the suit was filed — are greenlit. Continue reading