Home prices top reasons homeowners stay put, survey finds
Forty-two percent of homeowners cite home prices or affordability as a reason they stay in their current homes, and 38 percent would move if market conditions improved, according to a Nationwide survey.
Too good to be true? DC joins others in cracking down on AI-edited listing photos
Councilmember Christina Hendricks has proposed a bill that requires agents to disclose the use of 'altered images' in their marketing materials.
Compass files antitrust suit against CRMLS over listing rules
Compass filed an antitrust lawsuit against CRMLS on Friday and said it will pay MLS fines for agents at its company-owned brokerages who publicly market listings kept off the MLS.
Listing video that sells, buyer agent mistake that costs, buy vs. rent calculator that helps: 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.
‘The integration is the innovation’: Compass’ Rory Golod on rolling out the Home Platform
Compass Home Platform’s next test is winning over Anywhere franchisees in 2027. Rory Golod on the rollout so far and a new AI-focused data pledge.
Senators call on FTC to investigate ‘deceptive’ real estate practices
Thursday's letter urges an end to "anticompetive" practices the Democratic senators argue are stifling the American dream of homeownership.
5 small habits that can make you a better conversationalist
Preparation isn't just for listing presentations or networking events, Krys Benyamein writes. Real estate agents should prepare to have more effective everyday conversations.
‘There really were no comps’: How a $3M modular Seattle-area listing sold in 5 days
The Bainbridge Island home had no comps. Its agent and builder explain how they priced it, finished it a year early and sold it for over ask in five days.