Man charged with threatening his agent over failed home transaction
Richard E. Kellogg’s text messages to a RE/MAX agent led to the evacuation of the agent’s office. The Indiana suspect now faces intimidation charges in addition to fraud charges leveled in July.
Mystery solved: The Silicon Valley entity behind Flannery Associates
Over the past six years, a mysterious entity known only as Flannery Associates quietly scooped up nearly $900 million in farmland outside the Bay Area. Now investors behind the plan have been revealed.
Cover up, circle the wagons, pounce on critics: NAR’s MO
The arcane volunteer structure at the National Association of Realtors prevents proactive decision-making and erodes individual accountability, Brad Inman writes.
Pending sales rise at fastest clip since January as buyers shift gears
Building on upward momentum from June, pending home sales rose 0.9 percent in July even as analysts expressed doubt the rally would last, according to new National Association of Realtors data.
As NAR scandal unfolds, keep up with Inman’s latest coverage here
From Janelle Brevard’s harassment suit to the fallout that ensued following the resignation of National Association of Realtors president Kenny Parcell, stay up to date with NAR coverage here.
Homebuyer mortgage demand picks up for 1st time in 6 weeks
After dipping to the lowest level since April 1995, applications for purchase mortgages edge up 2 percent week over week but are still down 27 percent from a year ago as mortgage rates retreat from 2023 highs.
LA City Council approves $150M in ‘mansion tax’ allocations
Funds will go to short-term emergency rental assistance, eviction defense, tenant outreach and education, direct cash assistance for low-income seniors and individuals with disabilities, tenant protections and affordable housing development, according to reports.
John Davis files a racketeering lawsuit against Keller Williams
Three months after a Texas judge sent former Keller Williams CEO John Davis’ $300 million fraud suit against the franchisor to arbitration, Davis is back with new racketeering claims.
Black Knight ready to spin off Empower, Optimal Blue businesses
To win approval from antitrust regulators for its merger with Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), Black Knight will sell two businesses to subsidiaries of Canadian-based software giant Constellation Software next month.
FastestVPN Is $30 Right Now
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Whether you want to protect your browsing activity or unblock region-locked content on your streaming services, you should have a VPN, and FastestVPN is on sale for $29.97 right now (reg. $360). Read more…
The Easiest Ways to Fix Cat Scratches on Your Furniture
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Cats are terrifyingly destructive. Aside from their shocking effectiveness as predators, cats are also reliable chaos machines in our houses. It’s not their fault, of course—they’re animals we’ve chosen to allow inside our homes, and no cat will ever understand the inherent value of a really nice sectional in your… Read more…
These Are the Best Online Flashcard Tools
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Making your own flashcards can be tedious, but they’re such a great study tool that it would be a shame to let that stop you from using them. Although there are major retention benefits to writing information down by hand, busy learners don’t always have time—so here are some great online options for making and […]
What Your Boredom at Work Is Actually Telling You
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We’ve all been bored at some point during the work day—work isn’t meant to be mentally stimulating for every moment. Whether we’re bored routinely during a certain time of day or with our career in general, boredom is a common workplace experience. It’s a common life experience—so why shouldn’t the same be true at… Read […]
How to Use Vanish Mode on Instagram
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If you’re worried about someone opening your Instagram app and perusing your private DMs, there’s an easy way to make sure they’ll only find a blank screen: vanish mode. Read more…
These Are the Best Labor Day Deals on TVs
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Labor Day is not until Monday, but deals for tech and large appliances are in full swing. One particularly good opportunity to take advantage of during the lead-up to Labor Day are TV sales: You can find some deals of up to 50% off right now. Read more…




