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Mar-a-Lago security crackdown blockades local luxury listings

Aug 5, 2024

Following last month's assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, a 24/7 road closure is curbing direct access to a number of Palm Beach luxury listings.

Zillow Gone Wild gets hit with $300K copyright infringement suit

Aug 5, 2024

A Washington listing photographer said Zillow Gone Wild used her photo without permission in February 2022. After attempting to negotiate a payment of roughly $30,000, she's now suing for a maximum judgment of $300,000.

Mixed-use development delayed 18 months after radioactive findings

Aug 5, 2024

The U.S. Navy will expand a toxic remediation project at the Hunter's Point Shipyard after radioactive findings at the site.

Agent churn at 10% in past year as industry sees 144K moves

Aug 5, 2024

By its definition, real estate is a high-churn business, according to Mike DelPrete, which offers the potential for massive shifts in brokerage revenue year-to-year.

Real Talk: 6 signs your office may be the worst place to work

Aug 5, 2024

Is your office the one everyone talks about for all the wrong reasons? Consultant Rachael Hite says your "fun" office just might be the opposite.

What’s changed since NAR struck its deal: Client Pipeline Tracker

Aug 5, 2024

Declining mortgage rates may finally be bringing some buyers back to the table. But agents will need to see more before they change their skeptical outlook, Inman Intel Index results suggest.

Trending: MLSs and associations seek tech solutions together

Aug 5, 2024

The MLS has been a leader in real estate innovation for over 30 years. Its brand, VestaPlus, is renowned for user-friendliness, customer service, and design in the MLS industry.

Leaders in luxury: Sam Jenkins

Aug 5, 2024

Despite being a bustling metropolis, Chicago is known for its friendly charm, easy navigation and great parks and beaches, says real estate professional Sam Jenkins, who transitioned from fitness consulting to real estate and has closed over $700 million in transactions over 20 years.

Communicate value! But how? A step-by-step buyer’s presentation

Aug 4, 2024

Need help highlighting value in a buyer-broker presentation? Jimmy Burgess talks with Andrew Undem, who shares his "8 pillars of value" strategy for showcasing client benefits.

Can Kevin Sears put NAR back on a firm footing? The Download

Aug 3, 2024

NAR President Kevin Sears sat down at Inman Connect Las Vegas with Clelia Warburg Peters to talk about the trade group's past and future, including a return to advocacy and transparency.

Victims awarded $12M in flipper scheme repped by HGTV stars

Aug 2, 2024

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is distributing $12 million in payments to customers caught in a real estate house-flipping scheme operated by Zurixx, LLC.

Patrick Carroll makes LA court appearance amid felony charge

Aug 2, 2024

Carroll appeared before LA Superior Court judge Francis Bennett II on Tuesday following his July 1 arrest by LAPD and agreed to waive his rights to be present for court dates in the future.