July inflation reading trims the odds of a big September rate cut

PCE price index shows inflation continued to cool in July, but at a gentle enough pace that Fed policymakers are now seen as likely to only bring rates down by a hair in September. Continue reading

New York’s Flatiron Building to be transformed into 60 luxury condos

The iconic Flatiron Building in Manhattan is set to undergo a transformation from outdated office spaces to luxury residences and retail, according to new building plans revealed earlier this week. Continue reading

Josh Sitzer, plaintiff in commission case, launches à la carte platform

Landian, a flat-fee and à la carte brokerage, offers $49 tours and $199 for written offers to sellers, but the real bombshell may be Sitzer’s involvement so soon after the $5B Sitzer | Burnett verdict. Continue reading

Agent safety startup Tether RE wins 2024 NAR Pitch Battle

Tether RE’s platform includes 24-hour safety monitoring, client verification, SOS alerts, proximity safety times and fall and crash alerts. Agent social MLS app Tuesday won Crowd Favorite. Continue reading

NAR to fight DOJ investigation all the way to the Supreme Court

The case dates back to a 2020 settlement between NAR and the DOJ, and to the DOJ’s 2021 attempt to withdraw from that settlement — something NAR is trying to block. Continue reading

What this summer’s foreign buyer data means for you

New Inman contributor Kashif Ansari digs into the National Association of Realtors’ annual report on international buyers. Continue reading

4 tips for getting past the buyer conversation struggle

The settlement has changed a lot, but consumers still need agents, Amy Corr writes. Stay confident, listen to potential clients, be the advisor they need, and you will thrive.   Continue reading

A 5-step plan to reduce buyer stress and sell more homes now

Buyers are more stressed out than ever. Jimmy Burgess shares a plan to help you help your buyer clients and earn their trust. Continue reading

Proptexx gives buyers a fresh look at listings: Tech Review

Find out what tech expert Craig Rowe thinks about Proptexx, an application that allows buyers to instantly remodel a room with AI-based interior design tools. Continue reading

Reputation manager Real Grader lands Anywhere enterprise deal

Real Grader, a 2023 member of NAR REACH, offers a solution that measures the social reach of agents, as well as their impact on business research sites like Google My Business and LinkedIn. Continue reading