NAR is a perpetual-motion lawsuit magnet: The Download
A spate of recent lawsuits makes it clear the NAR's legal woes are far from over. Where do they (and you) go from here?...
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AppFolio acquires LiveEasy for ‘next-gen’ renter experience
AppFolio, which states its has more than 20,000 property management customers, acquired home management and services concierge LiveEasy as part of its new approach to providing for renters....
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Western White House sells for $23M, among highest local sales
Situated on nearly three acres, the property features 11 bedrooms, 14 bathrooms, a wine cellar, staff rooms—both added during the Elies’ renovation — and a swimming pool. Despite these extensive upgrades, the Elies ultimately found the home too large and chose not to move in....
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CMLS urges NAR to keep Clear Cooperation in new letter
CMLS CEO Denee Evans argued against the "removal or significant weakening of a policy so critical to the integrity of our housing market" in an open letter to NAR and its members Friday afternoon....
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35 binge-worthy shows to haunt your home this Halloween
These screamers have one thing in common — real estate. Because ghosts, vampires and demons need a home, too....
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Redlining settlement wouldn’t resolve 1st Amendment questions
The CFPB claimed statements made by hosts of Townstone Financial's AM radio call-in show and podcasts discouraged Black Chicago residents from applying for a mortgage....
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With Giraffe360, virtual tours are no longer a reach: Tech Review
Proptech columnist Craig Rowe reviews Giraffe360, a virtual tour creation and listing marketing solution for real estate agents....
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7 new rules of the road for real estate transactions
In the post-Sitzer-Burnett era, Cara Ameer writes, we must be better informed, better prepared and have thorough consultations with the buyers and sellers that we interact with, to provide them with the best service and advice....
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Beetlejuice mansion opens for haunted tours on Airbnb
The three-hour “Haunt the Beetlejuice House” tours will be available from Nov. 16 to 27, with booking open until Nov. 4. Each tour accommodates up to six guests, who must be 18 or older, with any accompanying guests aged 13 and up....
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Another lawsuit, free leads, stubborn FSBO: Inman’s 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....
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