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More problems for homebuyers as government shutdown hits 30 days

Oct 31, 2025

Fannie and Freddie will want government employees to show they have reserves, and some homeowners are now outside 30-day grace period for National Flood Insurance Program renewals.

RE/MAX CEO: Consolidation ‘could help accelerate our strategy’

Oct 31, 2025

CEO Erik Carlson talked about the success of new tools and fee models at RE/MAX, and said the company's franchisees are "definitely seeing a lot more inbound activity here," which may, in part, be in response to the recently announced acquisition of Anywhere by Compass.

Fannie Mae guts ethics and internal investigations unit: WSJ report

Oct 31, 2025

A dozen officials in Fannie Mae's ethics and internal investigations unit were among 62 people fired on Thursday, "The Wall Street Journal" reports, citing anonymous sources.

The anti-lawsuit way of presenting your fee: Now Streaming

Oct 31, 2025

Real estate coach Darryl Davis helps agents understand how to negotiate and communicate their commission legally and transparently.

Redfin vs. Compass vs. Zillow: Inman’s Top 5 stories of the week

Oct 31, 2025

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.

Former Coldwell Banker CEO on affordability and ‘purple’ policies

Oct 31, 2025

M. Ryan Gorman discusses his work on affordable housing and how he navigates political divides to create effective solutions.

Why the NAR settlement has become a blessing, not a curse

Oct 31, 2025

By removing the automatic assumption of buyer’s agent fees, we’re putting the focus back where it belongs, Darryl Davis writes, on fiduciary duty, negotiation and service.

Fannie and Freddie build net worths for planned Q2 2026 public offering

Oct 30, 2025

For the real estate and mortgage industries, it remains to be seen how the new course the Trump administration has set for Fannie and Freddie will impact homebuyers.

Zillow ignores ‘noise,’ jabs from CoStar, as revenue climbs

Oct 30, 2025

CEO Jeremey Wacksman told Inman the portal is focused on "ourselves and what we can control." Zillow also said Thursday that 80 percent of home transactions involve one of its products

Realtor.com’s FlyAround offers a bird’s-eye view of the market

Oct 30, 2025

FlyAround is an update to Realtor.com listings, in partnership with TopHap and Google Maps, that provides low-altitude satellite views.

How boutique brokerages can outpace big-box brands with value-added systems and programs

Oct 30, 2025

The most effective value-add programs go beyond marketing buzzwords, Rainy Hake Austin writes. They’re grounded in authentic service, tailored expertise and a clear understanding of what clients actually need.

What’s More Important in Real Estate Today, AI or You?

Oct 30, 2025

AI can help enhance your image, knowledge, and consistency of message, but it’s you, your relationships, how well you communicate, and your local knowledge expertise that will determine if you are successful or not. Craig and Toby will break down how to balance the onset of AI with the personal value and expertise you offer […]