Trump signs water order in California, seeks to add conditions
The president signed an executive order instructing the US Bureau of Reclamation to direct more water through the Central Valley Project and potentially withhold aid if the state didn't comply
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 28
Listing descriptions are the most popular way to use AI: SURVEY
Listing descriptions remain AI's most common use, Delta's survey found. Other popular uses include client communications, data analysis and automating administrative tasks
by Craig C. Rowe Jan 27
Most wildfire victims won't return to Palisades, Josh Altman says
Former 'Million Dollar Listing' real estate agent Josh Altman predicts that nearly 70% of Pacific Palisades residents won't return to rebuild following the devastating Los Angeles wildfires
by Richelle Hammiel Jan 27
Clear Cooperation, resignation, deportation: Inman's Top 5
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
by Jessi Healey Jan 24
Economists no longer expect big drop in mortgage rates this year
Elevated rates chill the prospects of a 2025 sales rebound from the lowest level in 30 years, as many would-be homebuyers and sellers would stay on the sidelines: Fannie Mae
by Matt Carter Jan 24
Real estate's antitrust woes may continue during Trump's 2nd term
Although some in the real estate industry hope Trump will bring a lighter hand to antitrust, his nominees for Attorney General and Assistant AG suggest otherwise
by Marian McPherson Jan 24
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac prep for privatization in Trump 2nd term
President Trump has promised to release Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac from its 16-year conservatorship. However, the road to privatization may be more perilous than expected
by Marian McPherson Jan 23
Barron Trump steps into luxury real estate, firm closes after launch
Trump, Fulcher & Roxburgh Capital Inc. plans to develop high-end properties, including golf courses in Utah, Arizona and Idaho, and to integrate into the Trump Organization
by Richelle Hammiel Jan 22
Trump's HUD seeks to eliminate climate change and bias initiatives
President Trump's 2nd term is a chance to overturn Obama-era housing discrimination policies. Housing advocates fear Trump will succeed, undermining 56 years of fair housing progress
by Marian McPherson Jan 22
Trump's executive order to address housing costs is short on specifics
Mortgage lenders have renewed their calls to slash Federal Housing Administration mortgage insurance premiums to help buyers struggling with elevated housing costs and mortgage rates
by Matt Carter Jan 21
Brokers are beginning to see bright side of post-settlement landscape
Industry changes stemming from the National Association of Realtors' antitrust settlement have made listing appointments easier, among other perks, real estate leaders told Inman
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 21
What's next under President-elect Trump's 2nd term? The economy
Inflation and sticky mortgage rates undercut the housing market in 2024. President Trump has vowed to force both metrics down — but conflicting economic policies may make that goal difficult
by Marian McPherson Jan 21
How Trump's vow to deport millions of immigrants will impact housing
President-elect Donald Trump promised to begin deporting undocumented immigrants on Inauguration Day. Here's how his plan could disrupt housing starts and reduce affordability
by Marian McPherson Jan 20
SCOTUS upheld the TikTok ban. Here's what agents should do now
The Supreme Court upheld ByteDance’s divestiture deadline Friday. Experts Katie Lance, Cynthia Seifert and Jessi Healey offer solutions to help agents navigate this major shift
by Jessi Healey Jan 17
Trump nominates homebuilder scion to oversee Fannie, Freddie
The grandson of PulteGroup founder William J. Pulte, Bill Pulte is a private equity CEO, philanthropist and Trump loyalist with 3M followers on X
by Matt Carter Jan 16