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More than 10 million homesellers targeted in class-action media blitz

JND Legal Administration, the company tapped by lawyers to oversee administrative tasks around the Gibson settlement, sent mail out to millions of potential class members earlier this year.

EXp Realty taps healthcare exec to lead sustainability efforts

Former USANA Health exec Donald Cherry will now lead eXp Realty's sustainability efforts. Cherry is the fifth high-level hire or promotion eXp has made this year.

Black homesellers get better offers with iBuyers, but there’s a catch

A University of Washington study revealed iBuyers give Black homeowners better offers than they receive on the open market. However, those offers potentially come with some longterm tradeoffs.

Citron founder Andrew Left charged with stock manipulation

A longtime thorn in Zillow's side, Left and his firm Citron Capital LLC face charges from the DOJ and SEC that they profited by taking positions in companies that were the opposite of what they told investors to do.

Will the Olympics ‘showcase effect’ draw American buyers to Paris?

The Games have not drawn as much international traffic as Paris anticipated, but the city's visibility may draw luxury clients hopping on the 'quiet luxury' trend that's swept real estate.

Caveats, time-wasters, warnings: Inman’s Top 5 stories of the week

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.

Big brand marketing platform SOCi is the latest to join MoxiCloud

Real estate software company MoxiWorks has been building its 150-plus member MoxiCloud network for years to help users solve challenges its products may not address. The latest to be selected is SOCi, a powerful online marketing solution.

11 things great buyer’s agents know before they show a home

Working with buyers is changing. Are you ready? Jimmy Burgess offers the insight you need so you can prove your value as you serve buyer clients.

3 challenges agents face when working with downsizing seniors

Trainer and new Inman contributor Nikki Buckelew writes that working with downsizing seniors requires a blend of empathy, patience and practical support.

Debate over title insurance alternatives is heating up again

Republican attorneys general in 14 states urge Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac's federal regulator to kill a pilot program that allows some borrowers to refi without obtaining title insurance.

New would-be buyer steps in with offer for REColorado

Ohio-based software company MRI Software is making a bid for the MLS just days before it could be sold to another buyer.

Keller Williams Realty Metro Atlanta picks up 11:11 Realty Group

The merger with the team managed by Esther Ozuna continues the growth of an Atlanta team that has ranked among the RealTrends 100 nationally in recent years.

Delta Media Group takes aim at ‘frankenstacks’ in new report

Delta Media Group published a white paper on Monday detailing the benefits of brokers adopting all-in-one tech solutions in the face of decreasing transaction volume.

Number of US cities where starter homes cost $1M spiked since 2019

California is home to nearly half of all cities where it costs at least $1 million to buy a starter home. Nationwide, 237 cities are now "million-dollar" cities.

Douglas Elliman, Side execs knew of Alexander bros, sources claim

New reports from "The New York Times" and "The Wall Street Journal" suggest that executives at Douglas Elliman and Side had heard about sexual assault allegations made against the Alexander brothers while they worked for their firms.

Next booking for ‘Wolf of Airbnb’ grifter Konrad Bicher? Prison 

Konrad Bicher, 32, was sentenced to more than four years in prison after pleading guilty to a long-running short-term rental scam that earned him more than $1 million and his "Wolf of Airbnb" nickname.

Broker Spotlight: Peggy Olin, OneWorld Properties

Learn how this South Florida luxury and pre-development specialist forges strong professional partnerships and creates a collaborative environment.

Expect more guidance from NAR — but fewer rules: CMLS CEO Evans

CMLS CEO Denee Evans revealed why she believes NAR will choose not to create new MLS rules over the next six to 12 months ahead of her appearance next week at Inman Connect Las Vegas.