Real Estate News

NAR economist predicts post-shutdown real estate ‘boom’
Fri, 14 Nov 2025 23:07:29
NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun said Friday there could be a brief bump in home sales after the government shutdown. Here are the other market forces he's watching. read more»

HUD shifts homeless policy away from providing permanent housing
Fri, 14 Nov 2025 22:22:33
$3.9 billion in competitive grant funding will favor transitional housing with employment and addiction treatment requirements, and allow faith-based groups to submit bids to provide services. read more»

Pulte refers a 4th Democrat, Rep. Eric Swalwell, for mortage fraud
Fri, 14 Nov 2025 19:10:37
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 the midterm elections. read more»

RateMyAgent and Curated Social merge to form Renowned platform
Fri, 14 Nov 2025 18:39:10
The combined platform will channel verified reviews, past agent performance and hyperlocal market insights into content that will help agents build their digital reputation. read more»

‘He didn’t even say he was sorry’: Brooklyn investor gets prison time for 12-year deed fraud scheme
Fri, 14 Nov 2025 18:02:47
Brooklyn investor Sanford Solny is facing up to seven years in prison for defrauding 11 homeowners of the deed to their homes. Deed fraud is rising across the U.S., leading the FBI to issue warnings. read more»

Crack the code on social media: Now Streaming
Fri, 14 Nov 2025 17:39:02
Find out how to leverage your social media audience while maintaining your authenticity and putting your best face forward. read more»

NAR scores a victory in buyer commission lawsuit
Fri, 14 Nov 2025 16:54:37
An order from Judge LaShonda A. Hunt in the Batton homebuyer case struck down a proposed class of plaintiffs that included substantial overlap with the class in the now-settled Burnett lawsuit. read more»

FICO scores, magic phrases, earnings digs: Inman Top 5
Fri, 14 Nov 2025 16:19:11
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. read more»

Where else is Zillow not enforcing its private listing ban?
Fri, 14 Nov 2025 9:55:30
Zillow acknowledged last week that it wasn’t enforcing its private listings rule in Chicagoland, opening the question of where else the standards might not be in effect. read more»

All about the Benjamins: 5 things to know before throwing money at real estate problems
Fri, 14 Nov 2025 9:00:46
Your real estate budget isn't built for brute-force spending, Josh Ries writes. It rewards clarity, consistency and thoughtful execution. read more»

How to help senior real estate clients right-size with confidence
Fri, 14 Nov 2025 4:47:27
Finance expert Sofia Nadjibi, MBA, shares how real estate professionals can transform the downsizing experience for senior homeowners by blending empathy, strategy and smart financing tools. read more»

Welcome to the Senior Class: Downsizing with a home equity conversion mortgage
Fri, 14 Nov 2025 3:45:18
Developer and contributor America Foy says agents are missing the boat when it comes to education on senior housing opportunities. The home equity conversion mortgage product is just one example. read more»

Why independent brokerages matter more than ever amid real estate consolidation
Fri, 14 Nov 2025 2:00:38
Windermere's OB Jacobi writes that it’s more important than ever to preserve independence and keep the industry vibrant, diverse and focused on the things that matter most. read more»

What is a 50-year mortgage? The pros and cons of Trump’s proposal
Fri, 14 Nov 2025 0:00:58
The proposal from Trump is a reminder that the industry must evolve, Darryl Davis writes, but evolution without diligence can lead to structural weakness. read more»

Homebuilders’ rate buydowns are leaving buyers underwater: WSJ
Thu, 13 Nov 2025 23:11:39
The American Enterprise Institute estimates that 64 percent of homes sold by the largest homebuilders provide permanent mortgage rate buydowns, which often don't count as seller concessions. read more»

Alexander brothers denied motion to dismiss sex-trafficking charges
Thu, 13 Nov 2025 19:26:26
Judge Valerie Caprioni shut down the brothers' motion to dismiss, and they are poised to attend trial in January. Details on their defamation lawsuit against "The Real Deal" are also now available. read more»

Inman is celebrating 30 years of community, and you’re invited
Thu, 13 Nov 2025 16:29:02
For 30 years, Inman Connect events have been based on a simple belief: That big change happens when people come together. read more»

Redfin site fluke exposed past users’ data on listing contact forms
Thu, 13 Nov 2025 15:25:02
The glitch momentarily revealed past users' names, phone numbers and email addresses over the span of less than a week. read more»