The most-read news stories of 2019
Amazon tiny homes, the bombshell buyer's broker commission lawsuits and all things Keller Williams were top of mind for Inman readers in 2019
by Inman Dec 20
FTC slaps duo with $6M fine for defrauding Section 8 renters
Steven and Kevin Shayan defrauded more than 500,000 Section 8 voucher recipients by asking them to pay for access to exclusive listings that didn’t exist
by Marian McPherson Dec 17
What is steering in real estate and how can you avoid it?
Understand steering so that you can prevent it in your own practice -- and to educate others about it when you see it occur
Rent control is getting more popular, but does it actually work?
New laws in California and Oregon show that rental regulations are gaining traction as a solution to rising housing costs. But economists aren't all convinced the rules will work as intended
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 3
Are you getting fair housing right? Test yourself
Are you falling short on fair housing compliance without realizing it? Confront your own unconscious bias and rely on best practices to ensure you're in the right
by Bernice Ross Dec 2
'It's a hard sell': Car-free homes coming to sprawling Phoenix area
Ryan Johnson left Opendoor in 2018 to co-found Culdesac, which now says it's building the first from-scratch, car-free community in the US
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 2
A group of racially mixed hands
NAR referred Inman to the local association when asked if there was any planned disciplinary action for the agents
by Patrick Kearns Nov 26
Zillow is working to block discriminatory ads on its website
The massive online company is working with the attorney general's office in Washington, D.C. The efforts come amid a growing interest in fighting real estate discrimination
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 22
Corcoran CEO: Newsday report should be 'wake-up call to this industry'
Pam Liebman dishes on coded discriminatory language in real estate and the Fair Housing Act training that all new agents at Corcoran are required to attend
by Patrick Kearns Nov 21
Agent bias on Long Island puts national spotlight on discriminatory practices
A 3-year 'Newsday' investigation into housing discrimination has elicited strong reactions from the real estate industry
by Patrick Kearns Nov 20
Agent/broker perspective: Complying with new branding and marketing regulations
Opinion
Florida real estate agents need look no further than their colleagues in the legal profession for inspiration in effective marketing despite severe restrictions
by Anthony Askowitz Nov 19
Assist-2-Sell slams 'hubris' of pocket listing bans, predicts regulatory trouble
In a new letter, the discounter argues that new off-market listing bans from Bright MLS and the National Association of Realtors will negatively impact its ability to do business
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 18
Reformers at the gate: Progressives set their sights on the housing market
In cities across the country, housing advocates, civil rights groups and defenders of the homeless are chipping away at housing laws, one state at a time. Why now?
by Marian McPherson Nov 18
Joy, despair following vote on NAR's pocket listing policy
Comments on the proposal have been split, with some suggesting the overwhelming majority vote may not represent the industry at large
by Patrick Kearns Nov 13
As California rolls out short-term rental regulations, investors look elsewhere
California is a patchwork of regulations when it comes to short-term rentals, but real estate professionals on the front lines are already seeing impacts in the market
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 12
CMLS throws support behind NAR pocket listing ban
The Council of Multiple Listing Services, which represents more than 200 local MLSs, argues in favor of a policy floated last month by the National Association of Realtors
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 6