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Supreme Court not ready to let Trump boot Fed Governor Lisa Cook

Oct 1, 2025

The legal battle over the Fed's independence will drag into next year, with the Supreme Court to hear oral arguments in January on the Trump administration's bid to fire Cook.

Rocket Companies closes Mr. Cooper acquisition

Oct 1, 2025

Rocket Companies has closed its acquisition of Mr. Cooper for $14.2 billion, according to an announcement on Wednesday morning. The final acquisition price is 51 percent higher than the $9.4 billion price tag announced in March, due to Mr. Cooper's recent stock rally. 

FTC sues Zillow: A wake-up call for real estate agents and brokers

Oct 1, 2025

If you're dependent on Zillow for lead gen, it's time to build resilient funnels, own your data, and beef up your referral and content engines, Josh Ries writes.

Attorneys general pile onto Zillow-Redfin following FTC rental suit

Oct 1, 2025

Just one day after the FTC sued to block the $100 million agreement between the two portal giants, a group of attorneys general from across the country filed their own lawsuit to block the deal.

Compass-Anywhere merger FAQ: How will it change real estate?

Oct 1, 2025

What does the Compass-Anywhere deal mean for private listings? For NAR? For agents in the trenches? We've got the answers

Hoby Hanna: What no one tells you about leading through a merger

Oct 1, 2025

The hard part comes after the deal closes. Howard W. "Hoby" Hanna tells you how to retain agents, reassure clients and lead through the uncertainty of a merger.

Stay on the cutting edge: It’s AI Month at Inman

Oct 1, 2025

Boost your productivity, and stay informed on the ways that artificial intelligence is changing the real estate landscape.

How one upstart brokerage went from nothing to IPO in 3 years

Oct 1, 2025

LPT International CEO Michael Valdes shares his journey from investment banker to CEO back to Wall Street with an upcoming IPO. Plus, find out about his newest venture, Aperture.

5 ways real estate agents can still win big in Q4

Oct 1, 2025

By October, many real estate agents are ready to coast into the holidays. Amy Corr, Chief Brokerage Officer for @properties Christie’s International Real Estate, shares five strategies agents can use to win in Q4.

How the ‘bro climate’ is failing new real estate agents and their clients

Oct 1, 2025

Real estate coach Birgit Biehl says new agents are facing a culture problem. The “bro climate” — a mix of outdated competitiveness, lack of mentorship and ego-driven leadership — pushes away clients and drives down professionalism.

Price growth continues to slow, but economists say that may be good news for the market

Sep 30, 2025

The housing market is moving deeper into a rut, according to the S&P Cotality Case-Shiller July index. National home prices grew at one of the slowest rates in a decade, only tallying a 1.7 percent year-over-year growth. The 20-City and 10-City Composites performed marginally better, logging 1.8 percent and 2.3 percent annual growth, respectively.

FTC sues Zillow, Redfin over $100M rental syndication deal

Sep 30, 2025

The deal included Zillow paying Redfin $100 million for the ability to host rental listings for buildings with over 25 units. The FTC called the deal an "end run around competition."