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Homeowners rush to refinance as mortgage rates hit 2025 low
Wed, 17 Sep 2025 18:11:01
Homebuyer loan applications flooded in last week at the second-highest level of the year. Demand for adjustable-rate mortgage loans is at the highest level since 2008. read more»

Does this new housing data foreshadow a recession?
Wed, 17 Sep 2025 17:21:55
New home starts fell 8.5 percent from July to August as builders continued to react to the negative economic outlook, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. read more»

A bunch of big real estate teams are making big moves
Wed, 17 Sep 2025 17:19:27
As competition for talent remains intense, major teams this week moved to Compass, eXp Realty and the Real Brokerage. read more»

Overwhelmed by AI? Use this step-by-step guide to get started
Wed, 17 Sep 2025 8:00:35
Stop treating ChatGPT like a virtual assistant, Real's Drew Thompson writes. New capabilities make it your personal genius, allowing you to collaborate on strategy. read more»

How to help buyers prep their home financing homework: Step 3
Wed, 17 Sep 2025 8:00:25
In Part 3 of her eight-part series, Cassie Walker Johnson shares strategies to help your homebuyers prepare for mortgage pre-approval. read more»

Why HomeServices CEO says ‘do less’ to achieve more in real estate
Wed, 17 Sep 2025 8:00:08
On this episode, Chris Kelly, the new president and CEO of HomeServices of America, talks Compass acquisition headlines, private listings and more. read more»

Redefining leadership: How women lead differently in real estate
Wed, 17 Sep 2025 3:00:48
For women in real estate leadership, it's not about who can hustle harder, CEO Christian Barnes writes. It's about creating purposeful and sustainable leadership. read more»

How real estate agents can build wealth without Wall Street
Tue, 16 Sep 2025 23:00:56
Markets rise. Markets fall. But, according to financial planner Amanda Neely, smart real estate agents build financial systems that keep working, no matter what the headlines say. read more»

Pacaso plans to launch ‘bespoke’ co-ownership mortgage in Q4
Tue, 16 Sep 2025 22:09:07
A new $100 million credit facility with Texas Capital Bank will enable loans to be originated by a third party, then securitized and sold to investors in non-qualified mortgages. read more»

Ryan Serhant and wife team up as SERHANT. becomes family firm
Tue, 16 Sep 2025 19:30:52
Emilia Bechrakis Serhant, a former maritime lawyer and land title insurance agent, is transitioning into real estate sales, Inman has learned exclusively. read more»

Trump wins one battle, loses another as Fed policymakers kick off 2-day rate-setting meeting
Tue, 16 Sep 2025 18:03:53
Trump appointee Stephen Miran confirmed as Fed governor in 48-47 Senate vote, but appeals court upholds ruling that Lisa Cook can stay on board while she contests legality of removal order. read more»

Blueprint launches new subscription research platform for commercial executives
Tue, 16 Sep 2025 17:16:35
The new subscription platform, "Insights by Blueprint," will publish weekly reports breaking down industry changes as they come and translate what it all means for owners, operators and asset managers. read more»

Buyer’s market now in doubt as new listings tank 7.3%
Tue, 16 Sep 2025 15:39:30
Zillow's latest market report revealed a burgeoning seller retreat in August, as new listings dropped 7.3 percent in one month. However, there are still plenty of opportunities for buyers to make a deal, especially in the South. read more»

Howard Hanna launches first rebrand in more than 40 years
Tue, 16 Sep 2025 9:00:24
The Pennsylvania-headquartered family brokerage is moving into the future with a sleek new design that reflects its commitment to luxury service, the firm has informed Inman. read more»

Robert Reffkin: This is real estate’s college sports moment
Tue, 16 Sep 2025 8:00:52
Just like the NCAA took advantage of athletes, Compass CEO Reffkin writes, Zillow, NAR and MLSs are just "monopolies that profit from work they don’t create." read more»

Surviving Year 1: Honest lessons from agents who made it
Tue, 16 Sep 2025 8:00:46
Your first year as a real estate agent can be messy, Martha Melendez writes, but it forges the kind of grit that no class or seminar ever could. read more»

Good manners, better business: Mastering hellos and goodbyes
Tue, 16 Sep 2025 8:00:28
Bookending your conversations with polite greetings and salutations ensures that you’re communicating more effectively while building better relationships. read more»

10 hot strategies to help sell your listings this fall
Tue, 16 Sep 2025 3:00:09
Trainer Bernice Ross shares 10 effective fall listing refresh strategies real estate agents can use to attract buyers, boost curb appeal and close more deals this season. read more»