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What does Compass’ last big acquisition say about Anywhere?

Oct 2, 2025

With the merger expected to close late next year, what kind of changes should agents and consumers expect when the nation’s top two brokerages by sales volume become one?

Take time for you! 10 tips for showing up as your best self

Oct 2, 2025

Loving real estate doesn’t mean giving it everything, Martha Melendez writes. Flexibility is only freedom if you protect your own boundaries.

Don’t just read the news. Be part of the story with Inman’s Tip Line

Oct 1, 2025

The Inman Tip Line is ready and waiting for your insights. Reach out with what you're hearing and become part of the news-gathering process.

Why most real estate agents lose the deal after the 1st meeting

Oct 1, 2025

You make a great first impression, but do you get the deal? Coldwell Banker Warburg's Kevelyn Guzman writes that the art of the follow-up is where trust, loyalty and contracts are won.

Government shutdown could bring mortgage rates down

Oct 1, 2025

Investors seeking safety in bonds and mortgage-backed securities can bring rates down. Yields on 10-year Treasurys fell 4 basis points on first day of shutdown.

A mega-team goes indie, and other big-time real estate moves

Oct 1, 2025

Parker Pemberton and his team have left eXp Realty, Corcoran snapped up a team in Rhode Island, and a new team has emerged at Douglas Elliman.

What the Compass-Anywhere deal means for the future of MLSs

Oct 1, 2025

If MLSs shift to meet the challenges of a new market, they'll secure their place at the center of the homebuying process, Amit Kulkarni writes.

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