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Jason Oppenheim: ‘Epic’ real estate + big drama makes new ‘Selling the OC’ season the best yet

Nov 12, 2025

In advance of its drop on Netflix on Wednesday, Oppenheim Group President Jason Oppenheim shared with Inman why the latest season of "Selling the OC" is the best one yet, and why the Newport Beach market is thriving.

3 essential AI prompts to make real estate writing easier than ever

Nov 12, 2025

Learn to quickly correspond, write property descriptions and create marketing collateral with these practical AI prompts for real estate from America Foy.

ALTA takes aim at seller impersonation fraud: What to know

Nov 11, 2025

As seller impersonation scams surge, the American Land Title Association is launching new protections, writes new contributor and current ALTA president Richard H. Welshons.

Should real estate agents have tattoos? The pros weigh in

Nov 11, 2025

Austin Victoria of "Selling the OC" talks about balancing personal expression and professionalism in an industry that is rapidly evolving.

Veterans have been ‘priced out,’ left behind by the housing market

Nov 11, 2025

The share of home listings that veterans can afford has dropped from roughly 57 percent in 2015 to 21.8 percent in 2025, as rising costs and slowing wage growth put more of the market out of reach.

Why affordability hits different in a military market

Nov 11, 2025

The lack of affordable housing means actively looking for ways to educate and counsel newly stationed military clients on their best options, broker Amy Hummer writes.

7 lessons the Marines taught this CEO about running a brokerage

Nov 11, 2025

Sandilyn Burnett's years in the service shaped how she runs her company today: with structure, accountability and an unwavering sense of duty, Josh Ries writes.

‘Real estate is the sacrificial lamb of high interest rates’: Jason Oppenheim rants on the Fed

Nov 11, 2025

In this Inman exclusive video interview ahead of the "Selling the OC" Season 4 premiere, The Oppenheim Group founder got real about the market, interest rates and the Federal Reserve.

Recruiting playbook: How to win agents (and keep them)

Nov 11, 2025

ERA President Alex Vidal welcomes recruiting season with tips for finding and keeping your strongest real estate team members.

NAR’s Kevin Sears: We need to ‘show everybody that we as Realtors are pro-consumer’

Nov 11, 2025

At the end of his historic two-year term as president of the National Association of Realtors, Kevin Sears reflects on his legacy, the DOJ, 50-year mortgages and more.

Stop losing deals: Ask ‘why?’ to find buyers who won’t back out

Nov 11, 2025

Asking the right questions that start with “why” can reveal your buyers’ true motivations and keep contracts from falling apart, writes broker Annette DeCicco.

Mortgage giants ‘very close’ to accepting new FICO score

Nov 10, 2025

FHFA Director Bill Pulte says his agency is currently reviewing a potential deal with Fair Isaac to allow lenders to use the more inclusive FICO Score 10 T when submitting loans to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.