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Mortgage rates ease as economic data flashes recession warning

Apr 29, 2025

Consumer confidence sank to a five-year low in April over concerns about tariffs, while trade deficit surged to an all-time high in March, and job postings shrank more than expected

Houston’s ‘Darth Vader House’ sold for $3.4M, is set to be rebranded

Apr 29, 2025

Mexican sculptor Enrique Cabrera purchased the property known as the "Darth Vader House" for $3.4 million and plans to transform it into an artistic landmark of its own creation.

Inman announces the 2025 Inman Connect San Diego Ambassadors

Apr 29, 2025

Inman proudly unveils the 2025 Ambassadors for Inman Connect San Diego, led by Head Ambassador Matt Richling.

Trump’s 1st 100 days in office and its impact on real estate

Apr 29, 2025

What the rest of this year will look like under Trump 2.0 with regard to real estate is anyone’s guess. Cara Ameer breaks down the possibilities, problems and opportunities.

NAR hate speech policy poised for disruption under Texas Senate bill

Apr 29, 2025

Under Senate Bill 2713, professional organizations like the National Association of Realtors would be prohibited from denying membership based on speech violations, regardless of existing bylaws.

Waging war has come at a cost, Compass says in NWMLS lawsuit

Apr 29, 2025

The brokerage's federal court complaint acknowledges that clients have canceled listings and that agents have departed amid a battle with Northwest MLS over how they're marketed.

Regulators expected to remove lid on Wells Fargo’s growth soon

Apr 29, 2025

A $1.95 trillion asset cap that's limited the bank’s growth could be lifted in Q2 with CFPB and other regulators having closed 12 of 14 consent orders aimed at remedying past business practices.

Vrbo slapped over Super Bowl ad after Airbnb complaint

Apr 29, 2025

Airbnb challenged the commercial, along with ads that included a "desperate" and "confused" billboard near Airbnb’s headquarters in San Francisco.

Anywhere grows revenue to $1.2B during first quarter of 2025

Apr 29, 2025

The franchisor's performance was driven by its luxury brands during the first quarter. President and CEO Ryan Schneider also reaffirmed during an investors' call the company's stance on recent moves by NAR, Zillow and Redfin in regards to Clear Cooperation.

Home prices climbed in February — but the momentum is cooling

Apr 29, 2025

The FHFA HPI and S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Indices posted a 3.9% annual increase in February, according to data released Tuesday. While that marks another year of gains, the data shows that price growth has moderated.

In like a lion: 10 ways to grab market share this spring

Apr 29, 2025

You don’t need to hustle harder this spring, broker-owner Amy Stockberger writes. You need to systematize smarter to develop repeat and referral real estate clients as the foundation of your business.

The importance of using a 5-pronged tenant screening process

Apr 29, 2025

Whether you manage one property or 10, implementing a structured screening process is one of the best investments you can make in your real estate business, Ryan Barone writes.