This week was all about NAR: Inman's Top 5 stories
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 Dani Vanderboegh Nov 21
Pulte's role in mortgage fraud indictment under scrutiny
Attorneys for New York Attorney General Letitia James say FHFA Director Bill Pulte and 3 other Trump administration officials engaged in 'outrageous conduct' to obtain baseless indictment
by Matt Carter Nov 19
never recommend a 50-year mortgage
Opinion
A 50-year mortgage may look tempting to a cash-strapped homebuyer, trainer Bernice Ross writes, but the cons far outweigh the easier up-front and monthly payments
by Bernice Ross Nov 17
baby boomers moving surprises
Boomers may have big problems when it comes time to sell, trainer Bernice Ross writes. Her personal experience comes with a warning for agents and their 55+ clients
by Bernice Ross Nov 17
Pulte refers a 4th Democrat, Rep. Eric Swalwell, for mortgage fraud
Swalwell warns Pulte 'and any other lawless official who is carrying out these political prosecutions' that they will have to answer for their actions after midterm elections
by Matt Carter Nov 14
FICO scores, magic phrases, earnings digs: Inman 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 Dani Vanderboegh Nov 14
Mortgage giants 'very close' to accepting new FICO score
FHFA Director Bill Pulte says his agency is reviewing a deal with Fair Isaac to allow lenders to use the more inclusive FICO Score 10 T when selling loans to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac
by Matt Carter Nov 10
Trump's 50-year mortgage is 'a big nothingburger' for homebuyers
The Trump administration says it's also looking at assumable mortgages and 'ways to give relief' on 5- and 10-year loans, after mortgage experts pan 50-year mortgages as bad deal for borrowers
by Matt Carter Nov 10
Fannie Mae guts ethics and internal investigations unit: WSJ report
A dozen officials in Fannie Mae's ethics and internal investigations unit were among 62 people fired on Thursday, 'The Wall Street Journal' reports, citing anonymous sources
by Matt Carter Oct 31
Which US cities are the most house poor? (And which are the least?)
US Census data highlights which housing markets see homeowners spending the largest (and smallest) portions of their monthly income on housing
by Taylor Anderson Oct 29
An image of a creepy girl standing in front of a full moon with bats flying overhead to represent real estate monsters.
Halloween 2025 is filled with terrors. Agents beware, trainer Rachael Hite writes. She warns that any of these creeps could knock at your door in Q4
by Rachael Hite Oct 28
Letitia James pleads not guilty, seeks dismissal of fraud case
James' attorneys will argue that she is a victim of vindictive prosecution and that Lindsey Halligan, the lone U.S. attorney who signed her indictment, was appointed illegally
by Matt Carter Oct 24
Fannie Mae CEO is out, mortgage giant says in surprise announcement
Fannie Mae CEO Priscilla Almodovar was replaced on an interim basis by COO Peter Akwaboah. FHFA Director Bill Pulte fired Freddie Mac CEO Diana Reid in March after board shakeup
by Matt Carter Oct 22
AI Month
Boost your productivity, and stay informed on the ways that artificial intelligence is changing the real estate landscape
by Inman Oct 1
A photo of Giorgio Armani among fashion models to represent brokerage leadership lessons from Giorgio Armani.
The designer showed us that greatness isn’t loud, rushed or accidental, Darryl Davis writes. It’s carefully crafted, relentlessly consistent and fueled by deep love of the work
by Darryl Davis Sep 25