Senate confirms HUD deputy secretary in 51-43 vote
The Senate confirmed Department of Housing and Urban Development Chief of Staff Andrew Hughes as deputy secretary. Hughes also worked under former Secretary Ben Carson
by Marian McPherson Jun 12
President Trump to NAR midyear: 'What you do is very beautiful'
Unable to attend NAR midyear in person, President Donald Trump sent a 2-minute video lauding Realtors' work and praising his One Big Beautiful Bill Act
by Marian McPherson Jun 5
Fannie, Freddie regulator issues dozens of orders out of public eye
FHFA Director Bill Pulte tells 'crypto influencer' he's signed more than 80 orders revamping policies and procedures at the mortgage giants, only 12 of which have been made public
by Matt Carter May 2
Rocket Companies to purchase Redfin in $1.75B all-stock deal
This acquisition will integrate Redfin's home search platform, which features over 1M listings and a network of 2,200 agents, with Rocket Companies' mortgage origination and servicing
by Richelle Hammiel Mar 10
Realtor.com moves headquarters from Santa Clara to Austin, Texas
Six years after opening an office in Austin, Realtor.com is making the space its new headquarters. The company said it has more than 400 employees in Texas and now plans to add ‘hundreds more’
by Marian McPherson Feb 6
Zillow taps Uber executive as senior VP of market operations
Former Uber and Expedia Group executive Zuhairah Washington will be tasked with helping lead growth in the Flex and Enhanced Market segments, according to an announcement on Monday
by Marian McPherson Jan 14
5 ways to embrace minimalism to save money and your sanity in 2025
Forget 'spend money to make money.' Start cutting back, saving and making do so you can prioritize financial wellness and peace of mind, consultant Rachael Hite writes
by Rachael Hite Jan 6
24 real estate pros share their Lessons Learned: 2024 roundup
For six years now, Inman has been highlighting real estate professionals across the nation in the Lesson Learned column. Here’s a look back at 2024’s most memorable profiles and advice
by Inman Dec 24
The NAR commission settlement is final, yet we're still waiting
Opinion
Bi-coastal broker Cara Ameer takes a look at the post-settlement landscape and wonders whether all the upheaval really helped anyone at all and why the 'solution' is so complicated
by Cara Ameer Dec 10
An agent’s guide to kitchens and baths throughout the decades
Inman contributor Gerard Splendore explores how kitchens and bathrooms have evolved through the decades, reflecting key historical shifts and design trends
by Gerard Splendore Nov 13
The new redlining: Paying a buyer agent is just part of the challenge
Now that buyer agency compensation rules are in place, Trina Gonzales-Van writes, stakeholders must consider their impact on borrowers and whether they do more harm than good
by Trina Gonzales-Van Oct 22
Do you feel secure? Here's how to safeguard your mind, body, soul
Are we working to live or living to work? Rachael Hite says you have to safeguard your mind, body and spirit to build a professional legacy that lasts
by Rachael Hite Sep 9
Better pay and more time off: What agents really want this Labor Day
Opinion
Do we still want to work like it's 1999? No, that's why agents need to ask themselves what they really want their work, life and compensation to look like moving forward, Rachael Hite writes
by Rachael Hite Aug 31
Kossev: Lean into associations to help clients claim American dream
Leaders from California Association of Realtors and Nevada Association of Realtors urged agents to stay current on grants, other resources, to help clients who feel homeownership is unattainable
Rise above market hurdles to help buyers attain the American dream
Opinion
Troy Palmquist argues that the American dream of homeownership is alive and well, and together, real estate professionals can help more people achieve it
by Troy Palmquist Jul 4