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Undeterred by federal scrutiny, RealPage continues to innovate
RealPage's Lumina is being rolled out to automate a number of the supporting tasks that drive the large facets of its solution, helping an array of commands and tasks perform faster, much of which is made possible by the massive dataset from which it can learn.
Riley Warwick on Aspen’s ultra-hot market and that $108M sale
Warwick recently double-ended Colorado's first-ever, six-figure sale in the representation of an off-market property on Aspen's picturesque Willoughby Way. He shared with Inman what makes the market so hot.
Luxury home prices have reached new heights: Redfin
With a recent boost to inventory and steady demand for high-end properties, luxury homeowners are ready to cash out on existing homes and use their cash power to buy a new home, fueling price growth.
7 strategies to turn today’s bad economic news into more deals
Frustrated and anxious about economic conditions? Trainer Bernice Ross writes that, instead of waiting for change, agents can move forward with confidence by following these strategies.
Gone, not forgotten: The Oklahoma City bombing 29 years later
Kari Watkins, Chris Fleming and Donna Weaver were forever changed by the April 19, 1995, Oklahoma City bombing. Twenty-nine years later, they reflect on life since.
Agents maneuver a labyrinthine legal landscape: The Download
There's been a heapin' helpin' of new developments in the commission lawsuits. Here's how to pivot and be ready for whatever comes next.
‘RHONY’s’ Erin Lichy heads to Compass to launch new team
The reality TV star has left the Eklund Gomes Team at Douglas Elliman to start the Erin + Alex Team at Compass with the firm's Alexandra Hedaya. The team will operate in New York, the Hamptons and Florida.
Commission lawsuits, updates, getting listings: Inman Top 5
Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers.
Digital insurance marketplace Matic grows mortgage clientele
With new clients including USA Mortgage and New American Funding, Matic says it's doing business with more 100 mortgage lenders and servicers that together process 20 percent of U.S. home loans.
Proptech investment is way down — but these 4 areas still see demand
AI, green building and energy transition, and property and transaction management solutions are still seen as stable investments by VC firms, recent reports show, despite an overall decline in investments in proptech.
Shape real estate’s future: Take the Inman Intel Index survey for April
The Inman Intel Index goes beyond sentiment and trends by tapping into the real estate industry's most engaged community. Add your voice to real estate's most ambitious monthly survey today.
Defendants fight to get homebuyer commission suits tossed
The National Association of Realtors, Keller Williams, Anywhere, RE/MAX, Compass, eXp and others offered a slew of arguments for why the Batton 1 and Batton 2 cases should be thrown out.
Inman Innovator Awards 2024 nominations close soon
Winners will be honored at Inman Connect Las Vegas, which takes place from July 31 to Aug. 1. Submit your nomination now for the 2024 Inman Innovator Awards.
‘The sky is not falling’: Fighting fear and frustration post-settlement
Brokerage owner Nick Schlekeway looks at the consumer, governmental and industry forces that have led to the current post-settlement landscape and the opportunities they present for those willing to move forward.
Build bridges with these answers to frequent NAR settlement queries
Don't get defensive and burn bridges when you talk about your commission and recent settlements. Jimmy Burgess shares talking points to educate seller clients and the public about the state of your business.
You have 3 brokerage models to choose from. Which works for you?
Once you've passed your real estate exam, broker Joseph Santini writes, your first order of business will be deciding what type of brokerage will serve you best in your new career.
Realtor.com campaign makes pitch for buyer representation
The campaign will roll out across print and digital media and comes against the backdrop of commission disruption and intense competition among portals.
New build-to-rent homes hit a new high in 2023
A total of 27,500 build-to-rent houses in the United States were completed in 2023, according to a new report from RentCafe.