Fannie and Freddie's low-income homebuyer goals dialed back
The Trump administration claims quotas for low-income borrowers hurt the middle class. Consumer groups say multitudes of working class and minority homebuyers will be sent packing.
by Matt Carter Dec 24
what agents want for Christmas
Opinion
From lumps of coal to listing wars, Carl Medford lists the things everyone in the real estate world is looking for on Christmas morning
by Carl Medford Dec 24
real estate compliance
Opinion
On the eve of reflection, choice and accountability, compliance expert Summer Goralik shares a compliance carol with the real estate industry
by Summer Goralik Dec 23
Yet another report says the real estate market is sputtering
Redfin reported that both buyers and sellers are in retreat, active and new listings fell in November, and, ultimately, 2025 will be comparable to the slowest year for real estate in decades
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 22
More agents pondered an exit from real estate in 2025. Intel asks why.
The share of real estate agents in November who said they've considered leaving the industry was one-and-a-half times what surveys showed heading into 2025. Here's what's weighing on them
by Daniel Houston Dec 22
Prompts, portals and policy moves: 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 Dani Vanderboegh Dec 19
Home sales ticked up in November, but inventory is 'beginning to stall'
Existing home sales were up 0.5% month over month in November. But NAR's Lawrence Yun also said 'homeowners are in no rush to list their properties'
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 19
participate in a pitch battle
Connect with founders at pitch battles to learn more about the proptech landscape and get in on the cutting edge of the tech that’s poised to change your business, Troy Palmquist writes
by Troy Palmquist Dec 18
NAR CEO Nykia Wright
In 2025, NAR focused on policies, listening and responding to members’ concerns. Here’s how the organization and its leaders navigated an industry in turmoil
by Taylor Anderson Dec 17
phone lead-gen strategy
Broker and attorney Greg Hague says agents can tap into motivated buyers already in motion before they spend a dollar on marketing
by Greg Hague Dec 16
Watchdog: Agents earn too little. Consumers pay too much
Opinion
Stephen Brobeck, senior fellow at the Consumer Policy Center, responds to Cara Ameer's recent critique of the CPC's report on post-settlement changes impacting homebuyers
by Stephen Brobeck Dec 16
digital transformation
Opinion
Mergers and acquisitions are big business, and technology plays a critical role, writes contributor Lauren Henss. The real game changer? Whether the organization can handle the merger swiftly
by Lauren Henss Dec 15
picture of Wall Street bull statue, showing the role the market plays in retirement for real estate agents
Monthly purchases of $13B in mortgages and mortgage-backed securities may be taking pressure off mortgage rates — and setting the stage for a more attractive public offering
by Matt Carter Dec 15
Many agents contemplate leaving NAR if their MLS lifts policy: Intel
While most would stay, the share of real estate agents who say they would toss their Realtor membership if allowed is not small. Here's how some brokerages are planning to respond, and what arguments agents might find convincing
by Daniel Houston Dec 15
brokerage compensation
From agent commissions to a brokerage compensation dispute, find out how real estate pros are making bank and protecting their pay
by Christy Murdock Dec 15