Miltiadis Kastanis boomerangs to Compass to head new dev sales

Kastanis began his career at Compass and spent the last roughly seven years becoming a leading Florida agent for Douglas Elliman. He received an Ellie Award in 2025 as the firm’s No. 4 agent in Florida by sales GCI. Continue reading

Rates have room to come down as economy cools: Fannie Mae

Tariffs are expected to rekindle inflation and slow economic growth, but the recent pullback in mortgage rates should provide a “small boost” to home sales this year, economists say. Continue reading

Fair housing suit against Elliman, agents dismissed with prejudice

Shaniqua Newkirk alleged that agents at the luxury firm violated the Fair Housing Act in either failing to respond to her requests for assistance in finding housing or simply not helping her with her Section 8 voucher. Continue reading

The CCP illusion: NAR’s Jedi mind trick on a failing policy

Compliance expert Summer Goralik examines the new watered-down version of Clear Cooperation announced this week along with what it means for agents and consumers. Continue reading

Compass Florida opens new office in Naples, welcomes Karen Stabile

Compass Florida is expanding its reach even further into Southwest Florida’s luxury real estate market with the opening of a brand new office in the heart of downtown Naples, the brokerage announced Wednesday. The Stabile Group, led by real estate expe… Continue reading

NAR’s Clear Cooperation Policy tweak: Inman’s Top 5

Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers. Continue reading

NAR announces 61 positions eliminated in overhaul

The cuts are all part of what NAR called a “months-long strategy” to “streamline” and “reposition” around its new leadership team, as well as “reallocate” the association’s budget dollars. Continue reading

CFPB cites DEI in push to kill $105k settlement with mortgage broker

Acting director Russell Vought claims bureau “abused its power” in redlining case against Townstone Financial that dragged on for four years, to “further the goal of mandating DEI in lending.” Continue reading

Women, Wealth and Real Estate: How Jessica Quinn found freedom

Coach Melanie Klein profiles former pastry chef Jessica Quinn, who found that real estate is a vehicle for financial empowerment and transformation. Continue reading

It’s easier than you think: 10 simple steps to turn 1 listing into 4

A real estate professional’s ability to turn one listing into multiple transactions is what helps good agents become great agents, Jimmy Burgess writes. Continue reading