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Single-family permits and starts reach 11-month low in June

Jul 18, 2025

Negative homebuyer and homebuilder sentiment matched with growing economic uncertainty to stifle new construction in June, with single-family permits, starts and completions taking the biggest hit.

As it turns out, ‘Superman’ has always been a real estate movie

Jul 18, 2025

In the new box-office blockbuster and past live-action iterations, the Man of Steel’s arch nemesis has always been bent on global land grabs.

Strategies, schemes and shenanigans: Inman’s Top 5

Jul 18, 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.

EXp Realty exec tells agents to stop using bad photos

Jul 18, 2025

Wendy Forsythe also recently said agents right now need to adapt to longer listing marketing periods and offered some advice for today's team leaders.

This agent bought a home at 22. Now she helps Gen Z do the same

Jul 18, 2025

Gen Z is ready to purchase a home, but they need guidance and education, Atlanta-based Realtor Jessica Dudley writes. Here's how you can help them achieve their real estate goals.

What real estate brokerages can learn from luxury hotel brands

Jul 18, 2025

Real estate companies have the opportunity to craft a distinctive client experience aligned with their brand, values, vision and mission, The Agency's Rainy Hake Austin writes.

3 ways to protect the identity of a high-profile luxury homebuyer

Jul 18, 2025

Working with high-profile clients isn’t just about finding the perfect home, broker Kamran Zand writes. It’s about protecting their lifestyle, reputation and security.

Broker Spotlight: Deborah Morton, The Agency Atlanta

Jul 17, 2025

Find out how this Atlanta broker and radio host is creating a space where high-level collaboration, growth and innovation thrive.

Backers of rival mortgage credit scores wage public relations war

Jul 17, 2025

As new scoring models by Fair Isaac and VantageScore vie for acceptance by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, claims and counterclaims fly. In the meantime, mortgage giants are stuck with FICO Classic.

‘Uber depressed’ home sales prompt stark ‘red flare’ warning from economist

Jul 17, 2025

Elevated mortgage rates, weakening home price growth and uncertainty from Trump's tariff policy are setting the housing market on a dangerous path, Moody's Mark Zandi said, with homebuyers and homebuilder hitting rock bottom.

Zillow slams Compass’ ‘hidden listing scheme’ in new court filing

Jul 17, 2025

The portal giant countered arguments Compass had made in its complaint alleging antitrust activity and more, and asked the court to deny a request for a preliminary injunction that would prevent enforcement of Zillow's new listing standards.

9 power plays to win the world’s wealthiest real estate clients

Jul 17, 2025

If you want to attract seriously wealthy clients, luxury expert Chris Pollinger writes, you need to stop playing checkers and start playing chess.