Shutdown slowing FHA, VA approvals; USDA loans are on hold
The FHA's Office of Single Family Housing and some of its mortgage insurance programs are 'operational but with limited services,' HUD said in bulletin to lenders
by Matt Carter Oct 8
real estate agent budget
NAR’s Nykia Wright says the NAR and its Realtors are 'trying to outrun irrelevance.' Here’s how agents can plan smarter, build trust and stay relevant in 2026
by Rachael Hite Oct 8
How the government shutdown is impacting real estate
Housing data, mortgage rates, federally-backed home loans, flood insurance and the Washington, DC, housing market are all already starting to feel the impacts
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Opinion
Real estate embodies the American dream, and as a profession is filled with people fighting for their communities and their clients
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 8
An image of hands holding a house and keys over a background of money to signify questionable real estate industry standards.
Opinion
A challenger’s mindset separates leaders from followers. Greg Hague offers 7 standards to question with the consumer’s interest as your compass
by Greg Hague Oct 7
A globe to represent foreign buyer trends for 2025.
At a time when many American buyers are hesitant, new contributor Yuval Golan says the international investment in US real estate is growing
by Yuval Golan Oct 7
Compass Anywhere
Opinion
Don't fear the scale of a combined Compass and Anywhere, luxury expert Mickey Alam Khan writes. Instead, lean into your differentiators and your unique value proposition
by Mickey Alam Khan Oct 7
Inside the stiff opposition to Compass' private-listing crusade
Agents at Compass and other large firms are increasingly set against Clear Cooperation. But at franchises and indies, the campaign may have only hardened their resolve, Intel surveys suggest
by Daniel Houston Oct 6
Trump's Fannie, Freddie public offering might not have much impact on mortgage rates
If the US maintains tight control over the mortgage giants with 'implicit guarantee' of their obligations, rates might rise by 1/5 of a percentage point, Stanford researchers say
by Matt Carter Oct 3
Lingering questions, NAR opinion, new lawsuit: 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 Oct 3
Jason Oppenheim
The Oppenheim Group owner shared thoughts on the state of the market, the Compass-Anywhere merger, and the upcoming seasons of 'Selling Sunset' and 'Selling the OC'
A tsunami hitting a marina and boat to symbolize real estate consolidation 2025.
Opinion
From Compass’s horizontal acquisitions to Rocket’s vertical integration, Troy Palmquist looks at what’s driving M&A — and who might be next
by Troy Palmquist Oct 3
A clock disintegrating in front of a building to represent that time is running out for the future of MLSs.
Opinion
If MLSs shift to meet the challenges of a new market, they'll secure their place at the center of the homebuying process, Amit Kulkarni writes
by Amit Kulkarni Oct 1
An image of the Compass CEO Robert Reffkin and the Anywhere CEO Ryan Schneider in front of a wall of question marks to symbolize this Compass-Anywhere merger FAQ.
What does the Compass-Anywhere deal mean for private listings? For NAR? For agents in the trenches? We've got the answers
by Christy Murdock Oct 1