'He didn't even say he was sorry': Brooklyn investor gets prison time for 12-year deed fraud scheme
Brooklyn investor Sanford Solny is facing up to 7 years in prison for defrauding 11 homeowners of the deed to their homes. Deed fraud is rising across the US, leading the FBI to issue warnings
by Marian McPherson Nov 14
Crack the code on social media: Now Streaming
Find out how to leverage your social media audience while maintaining your authenticity and putting your best face forward
by Inman Nov 14
NAR scores a victory in buyer commission lawsuit
An order from Judge LaShonda A. Hunt in the Batton homebuyer case struck down a proposed class of plaintiffs that included substantial overlap with the class in the now-settled Burnett case
by Lillian Dickerson Nov 14
FICO scores, magic phrases, earnings digs: 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
by Dani Vanderboegh Nov 14
zillow private listing ban
Zillow acknowledged last week that it wasn’t enforcing its private listings rule in Chicagoland, opening the question of where else the standards might not be in effect
by Taylor Anderson Nov 14
5 things to know before throwing money at real estate problems
Your real estate budget isn't built for brute-force spending, Josh Ries writes. It rewards clarity, consistency and thoughtful execution
by Josh Ries Nov 14
help senior real estate clients
Finance expert Sofia Nadjibi, MBA, shares how real estate professionals can transform the downsizing experience for senior homeowners by blending empathy, strategy and smart financing
by Sofia Nadjibi Nov 13
home equity conversion mortgage
Developer and contributor America Foy says agents are missing the boat when it comes to education on senior housing opportunities and the home equity conversion mortgage product
by America Foy Nov 13
50-year mortgage
The proposal from Trump is a reminder that the industry must evolve, Darryl Davis writes, but evolution without diligence can lead to structural weakness
by Darryl Davis Nov 13
Alexander brothers denied motion to dismiss sex-trafficking charges
Judge Valerie Caprioni shut down the brothers' motion to dismiss, and they are poised to attend trial in January. Details on their defamation lawsuit against 'The Real Deal' are also now available
by Lillian Dickerson Nov 13
Brown Harris Stevens names Halstead heir as its chief strategy officer (EXCLUSIVE)
Christopher Halstead will oversee several company-wide initiatives and work to streamline operations at the brokerage in his new role as chief strategy officer, Inman has learned exclusively
by Lillian Dickerson Nov 13
self-trust for leaders
Leadership starts when you’re willing to show up in the chaos, in the unknown, in the unpolished version of yourself, broker Angela Yungk writes
by Angela Yungk Nov 13
Leadershift: How brokers and team leaders can prepare for 2026
The market is poised for change. If you want to be part of what's ahead, take a page from John Maxwell's book 'Leadershift.' Lori Muller shows you how
by Lori Muller Nov 13
50-year mortgages
Opinion
A 50-year mortgage is not a financial trap, broker Holly Brink writes. It's a tool that's designed to give homebuyers more ways to win in today's market
by Holly Brink Nov 13
A picture of a multi-unit building to symbolize multifamily real estate market
Real estate investing expert Michael Zaransky explains how the multifamily real estate market is recalibrating, driven by investor confidence, capital behavior and macroeconomic trends
by Michael Zaransky Nov 13
American Real Estate Association hires Mary-Frances Coleman as inaugural executive director
Real estate vet and legal expert Mary-Frances Coleman is the association's 1st executive director. She said one of ARA's biggest challenges is the 'that's the way it's always been done' mentality
by Lillian Dickerson Nov 12