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Don’t merge Fannie and Freddie, says their biggest investor

Nov 18, 2025

Billionaire investor Bill Ackman floats plan to relist mortgage giants on the New York Stock Exchange this year, but says it's too soon for the government to sell any of its stake.

The urgency trap: Are you training clients to ignore your boundaries?

Nov 18, 2025

How can you make yourself available while still setting boundaries with clients that are healthy? Josh Ries offers tips to implement now.

Fall has been ‘sneaky good’ for buyers, but the ‘warm-up is not guaranteed to last’

Nov 18, 2025

Easing mortgage rates and flat home price growth led to a win for homebuyers in October, according to Zillow. However, future volatility may put buyers back on the sidelines.

The California Association of Realtors has a new leadership team

Nov 18, 2025

In 2026, Tamara Suminski will serve as the president of CAR, which is among the largest state Realtor associations in the country. Mark Peterson and Nikki Coppa are also taking on new roles.

How to turn up the volume and amplify your brand with podcasting

Nov 18, 2025

Your voice is your brand, CEO Stacey Ross Cohen writes. Let it be heard when you make real estate podcasting part of a compelling content marketing strategy.

Kevin Brown shares his plans as NAR’s new president (EXCLUSIVE)

Nov 18, 2025

Brown, a longtime leader within the organization, will serve a one-year term as president at a time when NAR is trying to prove its value to 1.49 million members.

Fallout over Fed policymakers’ investments reshaping the board

Nov 18, 2025

The resignation of Biden appointee Adriana Kugler and pending retirement of Atlanta Fed President Raphael Bostic renews speculation that Trump will seek to undermine Fed independence.

41 years, 8 lessons, 1 truth about real estate that never changes

Nov 17, 2025

If you want to build a life and career worth smiling about, coach Darryl Davis writes, don’t just chase the newest app or lead system. Go back to the fundamentals.

Paraspot AI sees the future of property inspection: Tech Review

Nov 17, 2025

Craig C. Rowe reviews Paraspot on behalf of Inman. The application is mobile-first and assists in capturing conditions of apartments, homes, and other properties using computer vision and audio narration.

53% of US homes lost value from 2024 — but it’s not a crash

Nov 17, 2025

Zillow Senior Economic Researcher Treh Manhertz said statistics reflect a normalizing market and show that the vast majority of homes are retaining their value, even as the rate of appreciation cools.

Inside Nykia Wright’s master plan to fix NAR and rebuild trust

Nov 17, 2025

National Association of Realtors CEO, Nykia Wright, provides a candid look at the organizational turnaround she's led since becoming full-time CEO, including her newly approved strategic plan.

8 reasons you should never recommend a 50-year mortgage

Nov 17, 2025

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.