Vatican official accused of perjury in $378M real estate lawsuit

After being sentenced by Vatican State Court for embezzlement and fraud, London-based Italian banker Raffaele Mincione is fighting back in UK courts with a countersuit accusing the Vatican of mishandling and mis-documenting funds. Continue reading

Mortgage rates retreating from 7% on ‘massive’ revision to jobs report

After spiking after the June 27 presidential debate, mortgage rates are trending down again on mounting expectations that the Federal Reserve will start cutting rates in September. Continue reading

Patrick Carroll released by LAPD on Wednesday following arrest

The multifamily investor has had a number of encounters with police in Miami and LA in recent months in response to disorderly behavior involving guns, as well as DUI and allegations of assault. Continue reading

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