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Top 24 advice, opinion articles of 2024, according to Inman readers
As the commission suits and settlements worked their way through the courts this year, Inman contributors focused on providing tangible takeaways and critical insights. Here are the top 24 contributed articles of 2024
Top 24 real estate news stories of 2024 according to Inman readers
With all the commission lawsuits, settlements and rule changes, there was no shortage of news this year. Here is the top-read news of 2024.
EXp World Holdings sells Virbela, the firm that made its virtual world
The sale, to Virbela's cofounders Alex Howland and Erik Hill, closed at the end of November. It comes at a time when virtual worlds and the metaverse have waned as a topic of excitement.
From fire hydrants to therapy tubs, the wildest luxury trends of 2024
Going to extremes to achieve health and wellness benefits was a big theme for luxury home trends in the past year, but homeowners also went to lengths to increase their home's comfort, beauty and safety.
The 31 priciest deals of 2024 moved the needle up to $60M+
The luxury residential market soared to new heights in 2024. Florida dominated the top sales of the year, bringing at least 15 residential transactions above $50 million, as the state simultaneously faced a tale of two markets.
Moves and shakeups made 2024 a big year for real estate reality TV
The landscape of real estate reality TV saw some major shifts in 2024 as legacies departed the space and new strong players emerged. Here's a rundown of the highlights and what we're watching for in 2025.
Coldwell Banker Warburg launches new office in Brooklyn
The firm's Dumbo outpost will feature a separate creative space for agents and brokers that will allow them access to resources for media production and personal branding.
NAR in 2025: A membership drop, litigation and ‘simmering enemies’
The coming year promises more struggles for the 1.5 million-member trade organization as it hopes to reprioritize housing affordability and availability in 2025, experts told Inman.
Rocket is deploying scalable AI across an entire fintech platform
Ahead of his Connect NYC appearance, CEO Varun Krishna details the mortgage giant's ambitious goals to grow its purchase loan business in 2025 by building closer ties to real estate agents and mortgage brokers.
What’s one amazing thing that happened to you this year? Pulse
It's been a rough year for the real estate industry, but let's focus on the positive. Tell us about something big that happened for you in 2024.
Explore Nashville’s thriving market at Inman On Tour this spring
The future of real estate is here, and it’s time to look ahead. In Nashville, we’re doing just that, and we’re giving you the secrets and skills you’ll need to thrive in the next era of real estate.
The future of real estate: Merging technology with human connection
Inman Connect New York is renowned for gathering the brightest minds in real estate, offering unparalleled access to expert insights and networking opportunities.
Acre Homes’ latest seed round brings total raised to $10M
'We founded this company because buying a home no longer makes sense for a growing number of Americans': Acre Homes co-founder.
Rocket accused of using ‘kickback scheme’ to attract more borrowers
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau claims Rocket gave real estate agents incentives to steer consumers away from other companies. Rocket calls the allegations a "lie" and political ploy.
Phoenix Realtors to NAR: ‘We will not withdraw MLS Choice’
Phoenix Realtors rejected the National Association of Realtors' demand that the association withdraw its MLS Choice membership for non-Realtors. PAR said the MLS Choice is a "legally sound" choice for agents to access the MLS without becoming NAR members.
With sales slow in 2024, proptech turned inward — and toward Zillow
Zillow stayed the course as it continued to develop its super app while real estate brokerages raced to adapt artificial intelligence and property managers benefitted from new rental software.
It’s not over yet: Where real estate antitrust litigation is going in 2025
The new year will bring appeals, buyer commission cases, fights over current National Association of Realtor policies and possible Department of Justice intervention, experts told Inman.
2025 real estate forecast: How to thrive during the slow season
With the right mindset, clear goals and a commitment to excellence, CEO Craig Tann writes, you can turn any challenge into a success story.