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Hit children's TV show "Bluey" is the inspiration for Zillow's latest ad, which debuted Friday morning on NBC's Today show. The 30-second spot features a family in the final stages of moving whil...

https://www.inman.com/2024/04/26/ryan-reynolds-creates-zillow-ad-inspired-by-hit-show-bluey/

Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman said rising rates and home prices are crushing consumer sentiment. However, rising inventory and a year-end interest rate cut will be key to restoring it.

https://www.inman.com/2024/04/26/buyers-are-losing-faith-in-the-american-dream-redfin-ceo/

A remodel, strategic pricing, choice photos, an offer deadline and strong agent relationships helped the O'Connor sisters sell a property that previously sat on the market for nearly one year.

https://www.inman.com/2024/04/26/la-home-sells-705k-over-asking-the-moves-behind-this-agents-deal/

Mortgage fraud scheme allegedly listed investors as homeowners to secure lower interest rates, prosecutors allege in criminal complaint against "Team Gallo" leader and his assistant.

https://www.inman.com/2024/04/26/top-new-jersey-loan-mortgage-originator-charged-with-fraud/

Matterport's sale to CoStar will ignite interest in the value of digital twins and tour marketing, and the options for creating them are many.

https://www.inman.com/2024/04/26/in-the-wake-of-matterports-sale-digital-twin-options-are-plentiful/

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.

https://www.inman.com/2024/04/26/commission-lawsuits-updates-getting-listings-inman-top-5-2/

HomeServices was potentially on the hook for the remaining $4.7 billion in damages from an Oct. 31 jury verdict in Sitzer | Burnett, which awarded plaintiffs $5.3 billion.

https://www.inman.com/2024/04/26/homeservices-of-america-agrees-to-pay-250m-to-settle-lawsuits/

Change is coming, so it's time to make sure you're leaning into the potential of a listings-based business, Jimmy Burgess writes. Nothing helps do that better than geographic farming.

https://www.inman.com/2024/04/26/a-never-fail-step-by-step-blueprint-to-consistently-find-listing-leads/

Patience, collaboration and clear communication, Lindsey Harn writes, can help you help your divorcing clients navigate the rocky shoals of dividing their real estate holdings.

https://www.inman.com/2024/04/26/splitting-up-navigating-the-division-of-property-for-divorcing-clients/

Four months after taking the helm at coaching firm Chirag Shah Coaching, Wendy Forsythe has re-entered the brokerage world as the chief marketing officer for eXp Realty. As CMO, Forsythe will spe...

https://www.inman.com/2024/04/25/exp-realty-appoints-wendy-forsythe-as-new-chief-marketing-officer/

Local Logic's specific location-based marketing smarts will elevate the search experience for partners of homegenius, a Radian company.

https://www.inman.com/2024/04/25/local-logic-to-make-homegenius-even-smarter/

Rising home prices and mortgage rates stifled pending home sales in February, according to the National Association of Realtors on Thursday. The Pending Home Sales Index, which is a forward-looki...

https://www.inman.com/2024/04/25/steep-home-price-growth-hampers-february-pending-sales/

The 4,650-square-foot home is also being listed for $7.5 million by Adam Modlin of the Modlin Group. Bidding is expected to begin around $1.75 million to $3.75 million.

https://www.inman.com/2024/04/25/rhony-alum-sonja-morgan-auctioning-ues-townhouse/

As the clock ticks down, TikTok faces a real threat of being banned in the U.S., with legislation already signed into law. Jessi Healey says this battle isn't just about an app but about the larg...

https://www.inman.com/2024/04/25/the-last-dance-possible-tiktok-ban-has-been-signed-into-law/

Find out how award-winning Houston broker-owner Nancy Almodovar differentiates her service and elevates her agents at Nan and Company Properties.

https://www.inman.com/2024/04/25/broker-spotlight-nancy-almodovar-nan-and-co-properties/

The deal will make Movoto the sole provider of some GreatSchools data. It also comes as portals compete to differentiate themselves.

https://www.inman.com/2024/04/25/growing-real-estate-portal-movoto-inks-exclusive-greatschools-deal/

Generated revenue remained flat at $1.1 billion from the same period a year ago while the franchisor improved net losses by 27 percent year over year to a loss of $101 million, according to a Thu...

https://www.inman.com/2024/04/25/anywheres-revenue-holds-steady-in-q1-amid-tough-housing-market/

The Gibson and Umpa cases allege Berkshire Hathaway Energy, eXp, Redfin, Weichert, United Real Estate, Douglas Elliman, HomeSmart and others conspired against homesellers nationwide.

https://www.inman.com/2024/04/25/sitzer-burnett-judge-consolidates-2-nationwide-commission-suits/