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The Fed is putting rate hikes back on the table. Here’s what that means for agents
Thu, 09 Apr 2026 15:55:52
Some policymakers raised the possibility of rate increases if inflation proves more stubborn than expected. read more»

Michael Valdes on consolidation, profitability and what real estate agents must do next
Thu, 09 Apr 2026 15:44:42
The CEO of LPT International shares insights on consolidation, profitability, and growth, and how Inman’s advisory board is shaping the Inman Connect San Diego agenda. read more»

Better slashes costs, exits UK in push to reach profitability
Thu, 09 Apr 2026 15:14:15
Better Home Finance is selling its U.K. bank, raising $60 million, and cutting costs as it restructures, boosts liquidity, and targets profitability by 2026. read more»

Iran war, high rates chill pending home sales
Thu, 09 Apr 2026 13:49:33
The Iran war sent mortgage rates surging and homebuyers retreating in the four weeks ending April 5, with pending home sales falling 2.4 percent year over year — the biggest decline in three months. read more»

Rex Heuermann pleads guilty to series of Long Island murders
Thu, 09 Apr 2026 13:49:08
In a surprise twist, aside from the seven murders he was charged with, Heuermann admitted to intentionally causing the death of Karen Vergata, an eighth victim who disappeared in 1996 and was not identified until 2023. read more»

The proptech funding rebound is real — but more selective than ever
Thu, 09 Apr 2026 13:38:11
Proptech investment surged to $3.3 billion in Q1 2026, but capital is concentrating in fewer large deals as debt and private equity reshape the funding landscape. read more»

‘People are praying for a crash’: Why housing doomers keep getting louder
Thu, 09 Apr 2026 8:45:40
Housing analyst Ricky Carruth pushes back on crash predictions, arguing today’s market is defined by strong fundamentals. read more»

What NASA’s Artemis II reveals about agents who go the distance
Thu, 09 Apr 2026 8:00:48
The capsule's name, Integrity, is what separates agents who build lasting careers from those who flame out after a few years, coach Darryl Davis writes. read more»

The real estate ‘easy button’ doesn’t exist
Thu, 09 Apr 2026 7:57:37
Success in real estate doesn't come from luck or an easy button, Lori Muller writes. It comes by doing the work that others avoid. read more»

Fiduciary duty doesn’t mean what you think it means
Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:54:13
Find out how the real estate industry's most powerful legal term is being weaponized and why consumers are paying the price. read more»

10 hot income tax strategies that can save money on your return
Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:41:45
Use this list to determine where you are paying the IRS more than you should and to protect your personal and business finances, trainer Bernice Ross writes. read more»

Zillow ‘knows its role’ in the industry: Jun Choo
Wed, 08 Apr 2026 18:22:50
Zillow Chief Operating Officer Jun Choo talks artificial intelligence, Zillow Preview and the portal's continued commitment to listing "transparency." read more»

If you need to ‘add value’ at the end, you’re already behind
Wed, 08 Apr 2026 16:18:20
Contributor Deb Siefkin writes that real estate agents need to add value right now to be relevant. read more»

‘Family-friendly’ neighborhood? Expect to pay 42% more
Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:43:45
New data shows that homes in family-friendly neighborhoods cost 42 percent more on average, highlighting how demand for top schools, safety and amenities is reshaping affordability across U.S. housing markets. read more»

Opendoor acquires part of Doma to cut refinance closing costs
Wed, 08 Apr 2026 14:30:32
The deal pairs Opendoor's closing infrastructure with Doma's AI title automation, including a Fannie Mae pilot program, extended through 2027, that has eliminated title insurance requirements for about 80 percent of eligible refinance transactions. read more»

Over 460K documents and counting: Catch up on the FTC’s legal battle with Zillow and Redfin
Wed, 08 Apr 2026 14:22:08
The FTC sued Zillow and Redfin last September over a major rental syndication deal. A new filing shows the portals have provided hundreds of thousands of documents for the case. read more»

Douglas Elliman taps Areeje Akhtar Oriol as chief of staff to CEO
Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:07:28
Oriol brings more than 15 years of experience in luxury brand strategy and brokerage platform development to the role. read more»

Quit Googling ‘housing crash,’ economist says. It’s a correction
Wed, 08 Apr 2026 8:39:53
Economist Lisa Sturtevant says the U.S. housing market isn’t heading for a crash but a gradual correction as affordability pressures and economic uncertainty reshape buyer and seller behavior. read more»