Fannie and Freddie build net worths for planned Q2 2026 public offering
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....
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Zillow ignores ‘noise,’ jabs from CoStar, as revenue climbs
CEO Jeremy 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...
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How boutique brokerages can outpace big-box brands with value-added systems and programs
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....
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Realtor.com’s FlyAround offers a bird’s-eye view of the market
FlyAround is an update to Realtor.com listings, in partnership with TopHap and Google Maps, that provides low-altitude satellite views....
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What’s More Important in Real Estate Today, AI or You?
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...
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Redfin hits back at Compass, notches victory in Zillow case
Attorneys for Redfin called Compass' request for documents related to its stalled private listings ban amounted to a "fishing expedition." A judge later denied Compass' request....
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Median monthly housing payments see sharpest drop in almost 1 year
The drop in monthly payments, Redfin reported, followed a decrease in mortgage rates, with 30-year fixed-rate mortgages ultimately hitting a 2025 low of 6.12 percent on Tuesday....
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How a Disney-inspired listing video turned heads (on a $0 budget)
Forget cookie-cutter content. Christian and Ashley Harris share a creative Halloween collab that shows how letting your personality shine can attract massive attention....
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Read these scary tales from Inman’s own haunted houses
Spiritual encounters don't just happen in ghost stories — some of Inman's staff have witnessed them first-hand in their own homes....
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AI expert: Agents must harness AI or be replaced by those who do
The time is now to use existing artificial intelligence to your advantage, Kevin Hawkins writes in his new book. "You don't have to worry about AI replacing you. You have to worry about agents using AI replacing you."...
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