MV Realty halts ‘homeowner benefit agreements’ amid 4 investigations

Following lawsuits in Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Florida and Ohio, the brokerage is redrafting 40-year contracts that offer homeowners cash in exchange for exclusive rights to list their home.

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EXCLUSIVE: Kendall Bonner and team leave RE/MAX for eXp Realty

The news follows Bonner's decision just days earlier to merge the roughly 40-person RE/MAX Capital Realty, of which she was formerly broker-owner, with RE/MAX Alliance Group.

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BHGRE brings on Rainbow Island Properties in Kauai, Hawaii

The new firm, co-owned and operated by Tim Ross and Joyce Wright Funk, is based in the Hanalei district. Wright Funk's appointment marks the first time a BHGRE affiliate has had a Black female owner.

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Fannie and Freddie keep building capital reserves as profits shrink

By one measure, the mortgage giants have built up two-thirds of the reserves needed for them to be released from government conservatorship.

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New York’s luxury office towers attract employees back to work

The latest report from the Real Estate Board of New York finds Class A office buildings have higher occupancy rates.

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Analog strategies to improve productivity and performance

Taking an analog approach is a powerful way to focus the mind, reconnect with the body and devote full attention to the details of a particular client or task. For many, it also fuels creativity and helps them process and retain more information.

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Pending home sales rose in January — but those gains are unlikely to last

The Pending Home Sales Index jumped 8.1 percent to a reading of 82.5 in January, before mortgage rates began another climb, according to data released Monday by the National Association of Realtors.

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Take Inman’s inaugural Intel leadership survey here

What's it like to lead during the largest housing market correction since the Great Recession? Inman wants to know what leaders, executives and entrepreneurs are doing to stay afloat.

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RE/MAX turns 50: What to expect at the R4 conference this week

RE/MAX is hosting its annual R4 conference in Las Vegas Sunday through Wednesday. Here are the sessions, speakers and events — including a performance from Maroon 5 — you can't miss.

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Cardone says REI will ‘save housing’: The Real Word

This week, Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss the latest from Gary Keller, Grant Cardone's market predictions and little things that undermine real estate businesses. 

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Circa 2010: What real estate agents need to know about kitchens and baths

Knowing these trends and being able to discuss them with buyers and sellers will give Realtors a distinct advantage. Suggesting modern features to sellers to add to their homes before listing existing properties will also give agents additional power.

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Growing your real estate business abroad? Consider a helping brand

In today’s global business landscape, taking the right name in real estate — and all that comes with it — can make all the competitive difference.

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What is an independent broker? Pros and cons

What does it take to be an independent real estate broker, and is it right for you? Explore the challenges and opportunities you’ll encounter when you go indie.

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23 home tour channels to watch on YouTube in 2023

Whether you are a real estate enthusiast, an aspiring homeowner or simply in the mood for some home design inspiration, these YouTube channels are sure to keep you entertained and informed.

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Wells Fargo lays off hundreds more, including some top producers

The bank says it has racked up $353 million in severance expenses as it closes branches and pursues a "more focused home lending business."

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RE/MAX announces new campaign: ‘Unstoppable Starts Here’

The branding campaign intends to provide RE/MAX's wide network with a fresh, new look. It will gradually roll out through 2023, according to the company.

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Core’s Shaun Osher snatches up landmarked Long Island estate

The real estate brokerage CEO and his wife, Core Chief Operating Officer Brittley Wise, have bought a former working farm that dates back to 1893 for $3.1 million, according to reports

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Rupert Murdoch drops $30M on full-floor pad, Central Park views

Murdoch, the News Corp founder and business magnate, has signed a contract to buy the entire 27th floor of the Hampshire House in Manhattan. It's only his latest purchase in recent years.

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Inman’s Top 5 stories of the week Feb. 17-23, 2023

Catch up on the most-read stories of the week, as determined by Inman readers. Here's Inman Top 5 for Feb. 17-23, 2023.

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New-home transactions roar to life with strongest sales pace in a year

A dip in mortgage rates and a backlog of empty homes helped power sales of newly constructed houses for the second-straight month in January, according to data released Friday by the U.S. Census Bureau.

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