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Election anxiety is keeping first-time homebuyers at bay: Redfin

Oct 15, 2024

Nearly a fourth of first-time homebuyers are delaying their plans due to election anxiety, according to Redfin's latest market analysis published on Tuesday. The Seattle-based portal teamed with market research company Ipsos to survey 1,802 homeowners and renters on their sentiments about the real estate market. Of the 491 respondents who said they plan to purchase their first home within the next 12 months, 23 percent said they're pausing their plans until after Election Day.

Side sues embattled Alexander brothers, citing breach of contract

Oct 15, 2024

After facing a series of lawsuits this summer from women alleging rape, the Alexander brothers are now contending with a new legal action against them from Side, which had backed their luxury firm.

How to unlock the power of AI as you build your real estate team

Oct 15, 2024

By adopting AI thoughtfully and strategically, Verl Workman writes, companies can enhance efficiency, productivity and innovation.

Hispanic, Black homeowners are narrowing home value gap: Zillow

Oct 15, 2024

The typical Hispanic-owned home is now valued 11.9 percent below that of a non-Hispanic white-owned home, the smallest property value gap on record, according to a Zillow analysis released Monday.

RLTYco poised for growth with 2 new executive hires

Oct 15, 2024

Eric Zollinger has newly been named head of sales and Marcelo Lavanhini chief financial officer, RLTYco has informed Inman. The hires were made as RLTYco preps to expand its services into major luxury markets across the country.

Floify teams with Argyle for income and employment authentication

Oct 15, 2024

Mortgage tech provider Floify's partnership allows lenders to perform Freddie Mac- and Fannie Mae-compliant verifications without leaving the Floify platform, executives announced Thursday.

Keller Williams reaches settlement over shelved profit-share plan

Oct 15, 2024

On Friday, the franchisor and plaintiffs told the court they had finalized the deal terms earlier this month and expect to file a joint case dismissal by November.

Homie drops UtahRealEstate.com from conspiracy lawsuit

Oct 15, 2024

The flat-fee brokerage dismissed its antitrust case against the MLS but kept as defendants Keller Williams, the National Association of Realtors, Anywhere, HomeServices of America and RE/MAX.

Monster mash your marketing with a Halloween-themed open house

Oct 15, 2024

In real estate, a little magic goes a long way. Bring fun to your October open houses with these holiday-themed ideas from coach Darryl Davis.

Inman announces its inaugural class of 2024 AI Award winners

Oct 15, 2024

The honorees in five categories highlight groundbreaking AI-powered products, services, platforms and those who are maximizing their businesses with these solutions.

Without these 2 policy changes, more antitrust suits are inevitable

Oct 15, 2024

The legal scrutiny over antitrust practices has heightened, with a particular focus on policies that may stifle competition and hinder consumer choice, coach Darryl Davis writes.

Collusion in plain sight: The danger lurking in state association forms

Oct 15, 2024

In an analysis of more than 20 forms from various states, coach Darryl Davis identified a disturbing pattern: identical clauses between competing entities that suggest a dangerous level of collusion.