Zillow is taking down images at the center of CoStar’s copyright lawsuit
Homes.com parent CoStar sued Zillow in July over what it described as "systematic infringement" of copyrighted images. Zillow has yet to formally respond, but has started taking the images down.
DoJ opens criminal investigation into Fed Governor Lisa Cook
Cook's attorneys say she did not commit mortgage fraud, and is being targeted by the Trump administration to undermine the Federal Reserve's independence.
Broker Spotlight: The Agency Costa Rica
After more than 15 years leading some of the country's biggest luxury sales, find out how the pair has partnered with The Agency "to raise the bar for clients, for agents and for how Costa Rica is represented globally."
‘Divine’ timing brings $80M Texas broker to eXp Realty
Cloud-based brokerage eXp Realty is continuing its recruitment run by snatching up one of Northwest Texas's top independent brokerages. After 13 years of running Amy Tapp Realty, broker-owner Amy Tapp is transitioning her 45-person brokerage into an eXp team. Amy Tapp Realty closed more than 350 transactions worth $80 million in 2024, making the group one of the top-producing firms in the Lubbock,...
More than one-quarter of US homes are exposed to severe climate risk
Today, more than one-quarter of U.S. homes, which represent $12.7 trillion in property value, are vulnerable to at least one type of severe or extreme climate risk, according to a new report released by Realtor.com.
Compass scoops up Colorado brokerage in latest M&A play
Compass’ acquisitions since July have added brokerages that transacted over $2.1 billion in sales volume last year as it announces it picked up Colorado Home Realty
Nominations close SOON for Inman’s AI Awards
The public nomination period for Inman’s AI Awards closes Sept. 19. Until then, all members of the Inman community are invited to nominate AI visionaries for consideration.
5 strategies to build your first social media pipeline
Social media done right can help new agents start conversations, build credibility and turn online visibility into real clients, branding expert Alyssa Stalker writes.
The data-smart way to find your ideal real estate clients
Instead of chasing static buyer and seller profiles, Steven McCloskey writes, focus on larger market trends, where movers are relocating along predictable pathways.