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
AI for real estate
The 'Transparent Owner' tool is becoming available as the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, or FinCEN, prepares to crack down on money laundering in residential real estate
by Matt Carter Sep 30
How a government shutdown would affect real estate agents
The National Flood Insurance Program is set to lapse on Sept. 30, and federal agencies critical to processing mortgage paperwork like HUD, FHA, VA, USDA and the IRS face staff reductions
by Matt Carter Sep 25
NAR CEO Nykia Wright: 'We're trying to outrun irrelevance'
The CEO appointed to turn around the National Association of Realtors attended Blueprint Las Vegas, where she reiterated the value Realtors offer consumers
by Craig C. Rowe Sep 18
A bunch of big real estate teams are making big moves
As competition for talent remains intense, major teams this week moved to Compass, eXp Realty and the Real Brokerage
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 17
US and Canada flags for story about Canadian tariffs
The number of Canadian Redfin users searching for homes in the US has dropped for the 7th consecutive month, as tensions between the 2 countries intensify due to tariffs
by Marian McPherson Sep 15
increased homeownership costs
Between 2019 and 2024, median monthly homeownership costs have risen from $1,609 to $2,035, with insurance premiums having a significant role to play in the increase
by Marian McPherson Sep 11
An image of Colin Allen with the Real Estate Insiders Unfiltered logo because he's the podcast guest discussing how politics and policy are fueling the housing crisis.
On this episode, American Property Owners Alliance’s Colin Allen breaks down the government's approach to the housing supply crisis, partisan divides and surprising bipartisan collaboration
Donald Trump and Jerome Powell, mortgage rates drop on Powell speech
If bond market investors get cold feet about buying government debt and mortgage-backed securities, that could push long-term interest rates higher, even if the Fed cuts short-term rates
by Matt Carter Aug 28
President Trump and Fed Governor Lisa Cook in front of a photo of the Federal Reserve Bank
The lawsuit alleges that a move to terminate Lisa Cook would violate the Federal Reserve Act, which requires 'cause' for a governor's removal, and gives Cook the right to notice and a hearing
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 28
Donald Trump and Jerome Powell, mortgage rates drop on Powell speech
Investors pushed bond yields and mortgage rates down Friday after Fed chair says policymakers are starting to see unemployment as a bigger risk to the US economy than inflation
by Matt Carter Aug 22
Why minor course corrections can make a major difference in your real estate business
Phillip Cantrell, CEO of Benchmark Realty, writes that incremental improvements are vital for long-term success. This article is based on an excerpt from his book 'Failing My Way to Success'
by Phillip Cantrell Aug 19
Fired Fannie Mae workers file discrimination, defamation suits
Dozens of fired employees, all US citizens of Indian nationality, deny defrauding charitable giving program and file lawsuits seeking $82M from chair Bill Pulte and CEO Priscilla Almodovar
by Matt Carter Aug 14
How I use Inman's latest tools to help my clients
Earlier this month, Inman launched 2 new market data tools: Market Explorer and Market Trends. Here's how senior housing specialist Rachael Hite is using them to help her clients make decisions
by Rachael Hite Aug 13