Real Estate News
2025 existing-home sales miss 2024 pace by razor-thin 1K margin
Existing-home sales increased 5.1 percent month over month in December. However, it wasn't enough to push 2025 above the previous year's level.
Source: Inman
Alexander twins face new charge ahead of federal trial
Former luxury broker Oren Alexander and his ex-security executive twin brother, Alon Alexander, have been charged with a new count of sexual abuse by physical incapacitation in advance of their sex trafficking trial scheduled for Jan. 26.
Source: Inman
Mortgage firm Lower acquires Acopia Home Loans
Lower previously acquired residential portal and tech firm Movoto, and struck up a marketing partnership with HomeSmart. The Acopia deal helps the company expand in the Southeast.
Source: Inman
4 times Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman showed he’s one of a kind
From his start as a "pugnacious" young exec to recent appearances on reality TV, Kelman has given the real estate community many memorable moments to reflect on as he prepares to leave the industry this week.
Source: Inman
Agent confidence is outpacing market conditions in 2026
Coach Darryl Davis and his team have weathered many turbulent markets with their clients for decades, and they are predicting that confidence will be key for what’s ahead.
Source: Inman