‘Hoarding’ listings vs. seller’s rights? Oppenheim and Sher debate Clear Cooperation

Jason Oppenheim and Ivan Sher participated an intense debate about Clear Cooperation at Inman Luxury Connect. The issue remains among the most polarizing real estate has seen in years. Continue reading

RealPage acquires Rexera to serve condo lenders and title agents

A 2024 Inman AI Award winner, Rexera offers customizable AI agents that automate workflows on condo sales by obtaining HOA documents and public records, extracting data and flagging potential issues. Continue reading

Jobs report gives the Fed more leeway for a September rate cut

With Trump administration’s Aug. 1 deadline looming, new readings on consumer confidence show would-be homebuyers may be getting less fearful that tariffs will tank the economy. Continue reading

Chris Heller and Heller the Home Seller team move to eXp Realty

Heller was affiliated with Keller Williams for nearly 15 years, and most recently was at OJO Labs before becoming chief growth officer at mortgage lender Lower. He will retain his position at Lower with the move. Continue reading

What luxury buyers want today, according to the experts

C-Suite executives from Douglas Elliman, Engel & Völkers and Sotheby’s International Realty discuss what buyers are looking for today in a panel conversation at Luxury Connect. Continue reading

Slowing price growth still doesn’t open doors for homebuyers

Home price growth slowed to the lowest level in two years in May. However, market pressures, primarily from elevated mortgage rates, mean buyers are still struggling to afford homes. Continue reading

1st-time buyers say ‘yes’ to older starter homes due to higher costs

New construction starter homes have become a thing of the past as costs continue to rise, according to a report from Cotality. More buyers are flocking to a new kind of starter home, which is older and smaller. Continue reading

Anywhere looks to AI as headwinds subdue revenue growth to 1%

Market headwinds kept franchisor Anywhere’s revenue growth nearly flat during the second quarter. However, a July activity boost and continued AI innovations are keeping the company’s spirits high. Continue reading

Competition, discretion drive lux agents to embrace private listings

How crucial off-market listing networks are to luxury agents may depend in large part on their geographical market. In the current debate, there are still luxury agents firmly planted on both sides. Continue reading

‘International buyers aren’t pulling back’ amid global uncertainty

Despite uncertainty, the belief in U.S. real estate hasn’t changed, luxury broker Peggy Olin writes. International clients still want to be here. Continue reading