A New York homeowner claims text messages sent by an associate broker at Keller Williams amounted to an "invasion of her privacy" and a violation of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act.
Anywhere cuts earnings estimate by 10% amid sluggish 2025 sales
The company now expects to earn as much as 10 percent less this quarter than it expected in April, according to a new SEC filing. The company's stock price fell sharply in early trading hours.
These are the paint colors that will raise the value of your next listing
If you're in the process of staging a listing, it might be time to talk paint with your sellers. A new study from Zillow suggests that the right interior paint colors can boost home value by thousands.
Keller Williams launches master franchise in North Macedonia
The company now has 18 master franchises in Europe and is actively looking for new expansion opportunities across most of the inhabited world, according to an announcement on Tuesday.
Builder sentiment plunges as hesitant buyers shift to sidelines
Nearly 40 percent of homebuilders cut prices in June, the highest portion since the National Association of Home Builders began tracking the cuts. A decline in single-family starts is projected this year.
Massachusetts bans sellers from encouraging waived inspections
The new policy was signed into law by Governor Maura Healey during the first week in June and is included in the state's larger Affordable Homes Act. The law will apply to sales after Oct. 15, 2025.
Compass AI is poised to bring agents ‘massive productivity gains’
With the update, real estate agents will now be able to speak prompts to Compass AI, freeing up time for other tasks, Rory Golod, president of growth and West regions at Compass, told Inman.
Opendoor reaches $39M settlement in pricing algorithm suit
IBuyer Opendoor on Friday agreed to pay $39 million to settle a federal securities class-action suit that accused the real estate tech company of misleading investors about its homebuying algorithm.
Rechat beefs up leadership roster, debuts Agent Impersonation Mode
With revenue rising 100 percent since 2024, Rechat is launching a tool that enables teammates to act on behalf of agents, allowing them to create flyers, schedule open houses and social media and more.
Inside Mara Brock Akil’s Writing Retreat on the Lower East Side
The television writer and producer wrote her adaptation of Judy Blume’s “Forever” inside the Manhattan condo.
Anthony Lamacchia had 3 minutes with Trump. This is what he told him
Ahead of Inman Connect San Diego in July, Lamacchia revealed what he said at Trump's West Palm Beach golf club this year that drew the president's ire. "He was not happy to hear it," he told Inman.
What’s the Difference Between Architects, Designers and Decorators?
The answer is a resounding ‘Yes’ in many instances, but exceptions can creep in based on professional education, geography and the scope of a project.
The Case for Delaying Your Home Renovation
When it comes to home renovations, patience is the most practical virtue.
AI in real estate: The agent’s guide to the ChatGPT revolution
Master the power and potential of artificial intelligence, and you'll position yourself for success in the years to come, trainer Terry LeClair writes.
Want steady income? Pay yourself 1st. Build wealth 2nd
Invert traditional accounting, and make business finance as intuitive as selling houses with Amanda Neely's proven cash management system.
Frank Lloyd Wright’s prairie-style DeRhodes House lists near $1.18M
The first home that late American architect Frank Lloyd Wright ever built in Indiana, near the beginning of his storied career — and one of just two in South Bend — has just hit the market for $1.175 million.
MV Realty begins letting Florida clients out of 40-year contracts
The company offered thousands of quick cash loans in exchange for 40-year exclusive listing agreements that a judge found violated the law and issued an injunction stopping the practice.
Considering a career move? Start by asking these 8 questions
Your next professional move should be driven by vision and intention, not pressure, as you continue to develop your career, Coldwell Banker Affiliates' Jason Waugh writes.
Down payments set shrinking course for 1st time in 2 years
Down payments are declining even as home prices are rising because buyers are facing affordability challenges or opting to reserve more of their cash because of economic uncertainty, Redfin said.
5 no-nonsense ways to stay out of court (and out of trouble)
Stop trying to DIY your compliance or ignore difficult clients. According to coach Darryl Davis, keeping careful records, researching thoroughly and communicating regularly are your best bets for staying on the right side of the law.