1720 Maple Avenue #1850
1720 Maple Avenue #1850 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bath condo in Evanston, IL. See 72 photos, video, maps, and listing history…. read more
Fathom Realty CEO says company will be ‘EBITDA positive’ in Q2
New Elevate program providing “concierge-level services” to agents is off to such a strong start that Fathom will temporarily suspend guidance while it reworks 2025 forecast.... read more
Appraisal Institute rocked by NYT exposé, lawsuits by former execs
Professional association is fighting accusations that it knowingly reported inaccurate exam scores to state agencies and ignored a top executive's alleged sexual harassment of multiple employees.... read more
Prefab home companies step in to rebuild LA wildfire zones
Labor shortages, high material costs and permitting delays have stretched rebuilding timelines into years. In response, a wave of prefab housing companies is stepping in with solutions to meet the urgency of the moment. Plant Prefab, Azure Printed Homes and Ark Container Homes are answering the call.... read more
Texas governor attempts to squash Muslim residential development
On Sunday, Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced that he'd halted development on a Muslim mixed-use project in Plano due to several alleged violations. However, the developers said Abbott's investigations are unfounded and rooted in Islamophobia.... read more
Berkshire Hathaway, Crye-Leike attempts to transfer case denied
The denial by Judge Stephen Bough is the latest in a string of court losses for the two remaining real estate companies that have yet to reach settlement agreements in homeseller commission cases.... read more
Mortgage lender Lower acquires Movoto and parent OJO
The deal will give Lower greater reach, while also contributing to an "end-to-end homeownership" platform — increasingly the holy grail of real estate technology.... read more
Barbara Corcoran’s NYC penthouse goes under contract in a day
Corcoran asked $12 million for the Fifth Ave. duplex with sweeping Central Park views and reportedly received multiple bids that pushed the contract price above asking.... read more
CFPB rescinds dozens of policies as court battle over its fate rages on
A hearing on an order barring the Trump administration’s move to fire all but 200 of the CFPB’s 1,700 employees is set for Friday, with Democrats calling it an attempt to dismantle the bureau.... read more
Judge strikes John Davis’ request from record, calling it ‘scandalous’
Judge called Davis’ demand for arbitration "redundant, immaterial, impertinent, and scandalous," but ruled the former CEO made reasonable attempts to arbitrate his case against Keller Williams.... read more
Lesson Learned: Do what’s right for everyone (including yourself)
Find out how this real estate leader blends her West Coast background, financial acumen and dedication to doing the right thing into a recipe for real estate success.... read more
Read the room! Why the best agents are people-savvy
The best agents are market-savvy, but they're even more emotionally intelligent and great at listening, Kevelyn Guzman writes. Here's how to improve your perception.... read more
5 things your clients won’t tell you (but you should know)
From budget to competing buyer's agents, Darryl Davis looks at the unsaid things that can cloud a client relationship, so you can communicate more clearly.... read more
Want to close more deals? Learn to speak your clients’ language
Trainer Bernice Ross breaks down the four DISC behavioral styles and offers text and email templates and negotiation strategies to help you close the deal.... read more
Ryan Serhant likens Compass to Barnes & Noble, citing listing book
The SERHANT. CEO jabbed at Compass' launch this month of physical books of the brokerage's exclusive listings in offices nationwide, likening it to old-school bookstores like Barnes & Noble.... read more
This credit union has been sending leads to Anywhere for 36 years
Navy Federal RealtyPlus commission rebate program turns the credit union's 14.5 million members into "high quality leads" for Better Homes and Gardens, Century 21, Coldwell Banker, Corcoran, ERA and Sotheby’s agents.... read more
Agents’ iron commission grip slips slowly in spring: Intel Index survey
Most agents feel like they have compensation talks under control. But as the busy season ramped up, Intel Index survey results suggest homebuyers and sellers alike made only incremental gains.... read more
Concierge Auctions CEO: ‘Days on market are not your friend’
For luxury properties that exceed 180 days on market, the stats are grim. Concierge Auctions CEO Chad Roffers shared with Inman how real estate agents can best combat those pesky days on market.... read more
