foreclosures are on the rise
With foreclosure activity ticking upward, agents can learn from seasoned REO pros to build new streams of income during an economic downturn, Annette DeCicco writes
by Annette DeCicco Oct 19
Rocket Mortgage rolls out bullish $822,550 conforming loan limit
The 2.4% increase ahead of an official announcement in November surpasses more cautious 1.5% increases adopted last month by UWM, Pennymac, CrossCountry and Rate
by Matt Carter Oct 17
US government shutdown impacts to real estate
The longer the government shutdown lasts, the more it impacts the real estate industry. Here are the latest updates on the cusp of the shutdown's 3rd week
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 17
What no one’s saying (but should be) about the future of real estate
Guy Gal and Inman CEO Emily Paquette discuss the broken brokerage model and what real estate agents need to meet the current moment
by Inman Oct 17
Feds bust developers
Real estate developers Cody Holmes and Steven Taylor have been accused of defrauding a program that funds affordable housing projects and are now facing decades in federal prison
by Marian McPherson Oct 17
Tensions run high as buyers and sellers battle for 'the driver's seat'
Do buyers or sellers have the upper hand? 3 real estate brokers explain why it's an impossible question to answer and how they're helping clients navigate a fragmented market
by Marian McPherson Oct 17
A couple sitting around a table with their real estate agent with pumpkins in the background to signify low-inventory market strategies for fall.
Housing expert Luke Babich says that agents need to bring their A-game to thrive this fall in 2025’s late season market with these 7 key tips
by Luke Babich Oct 16
Howard Hanna expands into NYC with purchase of Elegran
Howard Hanna announced that it would enter the New York City market after acquiring Elegran Real Estate, as one of the nation’s largest brokerages continues its expansion path
by Taylor Anderson Oct 16
AI tax mistakes
Artificial intelligence can revolutionize how you track expenses and forecast tax bills, but the strategic decisions that build wealth, Amanda Neely writes, still need human expertise
by Amanda Neely Oct 15
Mortgage rates ebb as Powell hints at end of 'quantitative tightening'
Fed chair dismisses suggestion that central bank could resume its purchases of mortgage-backed securities to bring down mortgage rates and improve housing affordability
by Matt Carter Oct 15
An image of a stressed woman standing in front of IRS forms to symbolize year-end tax planning tips real estate agents.
Strong tax strategies start with strong records. Tax expert Maeda Palius shares her best tax tips and hacks for tax preparation
by Maeda Palius Oct 14
Don't let buyer clients skip student loan payments during shutdown
The government shutdown has tempted some homebuyers to stop paying their student loans. However, that decision could spell disaster for their buying plans
by Marian McPherson Oct 13
$100M fraud ring busted, hundreds displaced by foreclosures
A New York State real estate fraud ring that purchased more than 700 properties in Baltimore has defaulted on $100M in loans, leading to hundreds of foreclosures in majority Black neighborhoods
by Marian McPherson Oct 10
Daryl Fairweather
Redfin Chief Economist Daryl Fairweather unpacks the economic principles behind the real estate industry to make agents more effective
by Inman Oct 10
beach
Wishing you could rewind the clock to summer vacation? These totally affordable beachy listings might just make it possible
by Christy Murdock Oct 10
A house with Ben Franklin peeking over the roof to signify down payment assistance education.
Knowing DPA programs allows you to serve buyers where they are and strengthen your reputation as the professional who makes homeownership possible, Doreen Spagnuolo writes
by Doreen Spagnuolo Oct 9