Luxury goes global: Paris Olympics, visas and the rise of ‘set-jetting’

From Golden Visa availability to the 2024 Paris Olympic Games and a trend favored by the rich that proves all the world’s a stage, luxury real estate is going international in a big way this summer. Continue reading

The number of settlement appeals is totally bananas: The Download

Buyers and sellers who feel like the commission settlements didn’t go far enough are fighting back in court, and the cases are bunching up. Continue reading

Poachers Playbook: How to recruit agents from indies and franchises

Recruiting is tough these days, but agents at franchises may be especially open to a move this year, according to an analysis of their responses from the latest Inman Intel Index survey. Continue reading

How buyer agents get results at luxury real estate auctions

Real estate auctions offer benefits for both buyers and sellers. Chad Roffers offers tips on how buyer’s agents can help their clients navigate the process. Continue reading

Rise above market hurdles to help buyers attain the American dream

This 4th of July, Troy Palmquist lays out an argument for why the American dream of homeownership is alive and well, and together, real estate professionals can help more people achieve it. Continue reading

EasyKnock juggling lawsuits, regulators in multiple states

Sale-leaseback platform tells NPR civil lawsuits in Texas and other states are “meritless” and that it’s cooperating with attorneys general in Massachusetts and Michigan. Continue reading

Homebuyer mortgage demand dips, breaking 3-week streak

Mortgage rates are on the rebound despite encouraging inflation data, as Fed policymakers warn “higher for longer” rate strategy will remain in place until they see more conclusive evidence the economy has cooled. Continue reading

RE/MAX picks up hundreds of agents in Ontario, Canada

An independent brokerage and a former Century 21 franchise just switched affiliations to RE/MAX. The moves come during a time of intense competition for talent. Continue reading

Realtor.com parent sues CoStar Group, claiming theft of portal data

“Competitors should never be allowed to cheat and steal to get ahead,” Move, Inc. attorneys claim in a new suit alleging an ex-Realtor.com employee maintained access to the data while at CoStar. Continue reading

It’s now a buyer’s market in Manhattan, new report suggests

Rising inventory and shifting seller expectations have given homebuyers the upper hand in Manhattan, according to Douglas Elliman’s latest quarterly report. Continue reading