CEO pleads guilty to $380M real estate Ponzi scheme Fri, 23 Jan 2026 17:53:39 Todd Burkhalter executed one of the largest Ponzi schemes in Georgia history while acquiring a yacht, a luxury condo in Mexico, luxury vehicles, and jewelry via fraudulent real estate investments. read more»
MLSs, lead gen, Liquid Death: Inman’s Top 5 Fri, 23 Jan 2026 17:03:47 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. read more»
Industry veterans launch real estate true crime podcast Fri, 23 Jan 2026 16:35:15 Troy Palmquist and Summer Goralik have teamed up to create "True Crimes of Real Estate," which they describe as an "investigative-style podcast" focused on housing industry issues. read more»
5 rental metrics smart agents track to maximize NOI Fri, 23 Jan 2026 2:41:28 Smart agents, particularly those who also own rental property, are layering rental performance data on top of traditional pricing analysis to guide better decisions and protect net operating income. read more»
The Alexander brothers are headed to trial. Catch up on the latest Thu, 22 Jan 2026 20:58:56 For those who didn't catch all the coverage since allegations first surfaced against them in spring 2024 — or for those who simply need a refresher — these are the key points to keep in mind as the Alexander brothers' trial starts on Monday. read more»
The merger’s done. Now what? Take the Intel Index survey today Thu, 22 Jan 2026 20:06:31 Each month, hundreds of real estate agents, brokers, executives and investors contribute to one of real estate's most ambitious monthly efforts to document changes to the industry. Add your insights. Take the survey. read more»
Pending sales sink as buyers ‘wait and see’ for spring Thu, 22 Jan 2026 17:09:21 Pending home sales declined 9.3 percent month over month in December, as a dip in mortgage rates failed to outweigh consumers concerns about high home prices and the overall economy. read more»
