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Foreclosures are on the rise. Here’s how to lean into the shift and develop a new income stream
With foreclosure activity ticking upward, agents can learn from seasoned REO pros to build new streams of income during an economic downturn, Annette DeCicco writes.

7 hidden mistakes agents are making (and what to do instead)
Jimmy Burgess helps you avoid these real estate agent mistakes to survive the market and come out of it with more momentum, more listings and more confidence.

Can you tell what’s real anymore? How AI video is testing our trust
For marketers and creators, the challenge ahead isn’t just keeping up with new tools; it’s learning how to build trust in a digital world where anything can be faked.

Trump administration lays out 5-year goals for Fannie, Freddie
Equitable housing and climate change risk are out, deregulation and combating fraud are in. The plan sheds little light on Trump administration's bid to spur homebuilders into expanding housing supply.

Rocket Mortgage rolls out bullish $822,550 conforming loan limit
The 2.4 percent increase ahead of an official announcement in November surpasses more cautious 1.5 percent increases adopted last month by UWM, Pennymac, CrossCountry and Rate.

Government shutdown nails housing programs in Week 2
The longer the government shutdown lasts, the more it impacts the real estate industry. Here are the latest updates on the cusp of the shutdown's third week.

What no one’s saying (but should be) about the future of real estate
Guy Gal and Inman CEO Emily Paquette discuss the broken brokerage model and what real estate agents need to meet the current moment.

Feds bust real estate execs in $25.9M scheme against homeless
Real estate developers Cody Holmes and Steven Taylor have been accused of defrauding a program that funds affordable housing projects and are now facing decades in federal prison.

Zillow-ChatGPT, Compass-Anywhere, SCOTUS-REX: Top 5
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.

Tensions run high as buyers and sellers battle for ‘the driver’s seat’
Do buyers or sellers have the upper hand? Three real estate brokers explain why it's an impossible question to answer and how they're helping clients navigate a fragmented market by managing expectations and smart negotiations.

‘Top of mind’ means nothing without value. 5 ways to do it right
The old playbook of “just stay remembered” doesn’t work in the digital age. Clients are bombarded with information, and unless you provide consistent value, your presence fades into the noise.

A 7-home estate and a former talk show host’s Montecito hideaway among September’s priciest sales
Last month's most expensive luxury home sales include an oceanfront showplace you just can't build anymore and a celebrity ex-pat's former residence.

Why the Compass-Anywhere merger won’t be real estate’s LVMH
Distinct brands that serve a variety of real estate market price points are required for the Compass-Anywhere merger to be effective, Michael Valdes writes.

7 low-inventory market strategies every agent should adopt in Q4
Housing expert Luke Babich says that agents need to bring their A-game to thrive this fall in 2025’s late season market with these seven key tips.

Fathom Realty buys a ‘proven model’ for first-time homebuyers
START Real Estate has just 70 agents, but founders Randy and Terri Bell have built a business model with a 70 percent mortgage attach rate that Fathom wants to take nationwide.

Breaking the cycle of listing agent burnout: A broker’s playbook
If we can build brokerages that protect our listing agents' bandwidth and reinforce their value, Jeff Farmer writes, we'll position them to thrive in markets where others fold.

Real estate apprenticeship is the answer to new agent retention
Find out more about broker-owner Courtney Poulos' journey and what she thinks new agents need most from the industry.

Robert Reffkin pokes at CRMLS policy. CRMLS CEO pushes back
Compass CEO Robert Reffkin took aim on social media at user agreements for the nation's largest multiple listing service. In an open letter shared with Inman and other media outlets, CRMLS' CEO calls it "misinformation."