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53% of US homes lost value from 2024 — but it’s not a crash
Mon, 17 Nov 2025 17:18:45
Zillow Senior Economic Researcher Treh Manhertz said statistics reflect a normalizing market and show that the vast majority of homes are retaining their value, even as the rate of appreciation cools. read more»

NAR repeals policy requiring membership for MLS access
Mon, 17 Nov 2025 16:44:21
The change is part of an ongoing attempt by the National Association of Realtors to find areas of potential legal risk and get rid of them. read more»

8 reasons you should never recommend a 50-year mortgage
Mon, 17 Nov 2025 16:41:17
A 50-year mortgage may look tempting to a cash-strapped homebuyer, trainer Bernice Ross writes, but the cons far outweigh the easier up-front and monthly payments. read more»

Inside Nykia Wright’s master plan to fix NAR and rebuild trust
Mon, 17 Nov 2025 16:24:35
National Association of Realtors CEO, Nykia Wright, provides a candid look at the organizational turnaround she's led since becoming full-time CEO, including her newly approved strategic plan. read more»

Will Anywhere merger launch M&A arms race? It’s not yet clear: Intel
Mon, 17 Nov 2025 10:00:20
Competitor brokerages have been largely silent in recent weeks on plans to join forces in response to the Compass-Anywhere deal. But some do sense opportunities arising from the deal. And one big real estate player didn't hold his tongue. read more»

What ‘6-7’ reveals about the new real estate attention economy
Mon, 17 Nov 2025 9:00:59
A chaotic meme with no real meaning ended up revealing how fast attention moves now and why that speed matters for anyone trying to reach consumers. read more»

Boomers may experience these brutal surprises when they move
Mon, 17 Nov 2025 9:00:41
Boomers may have big problems when it comes time to sell, trainer Bernice Ross writes. Her personal experience comes with a warning for agents and their 55+ clients. read more»

Are 50-year mortgages an affordability fix or a time bomb?
Mon, 17 Nov 2025 9:00:02
This week on The Download, Inman contributors and staffers weigh in on the controversy surrounding President Trump's 50-year mortgage idea. read more»

The 5 non-negotiables of real estate AI
Mon, 17 Nov 2025 8:56:12
AI in real estate should give agents time back, not take more of it. It should surface meaningful actions the agent didn't even know to ask, create outcomes, and then give the agent the power to approve, edit, or decline every move. read more»

3 opportunities agents miss without a top global brand
Mon, 17 Nov 2025 8:19:57
Real estate may be local, but aligning with a brand that’s truly global provides many agents with the opportunity to take business to greater heights. read more»

AI basics for agents: How to get started with confidence
Mon, 17 Nov 2025 8:12:35
Foundational guidance to help real estate teams and agents understand AI and put it to work for their business read more»

Dawn of a new era: Here’s how NAR says it’s changing for its members
Sun, 16 Nov 2025 21:30:33
Two years after controversy engulfed the nation's largest trade group, the National Association of Realtors says it's charting a new course. read more»

5 copy-and-paste direct-mail campaigns that will fuel your best year ever in 2026
Sun, 16 Nov 2025 9:00:01
Jimmy Mackin and Jimmy Burgess share simple tips for direct mail marketing campaigns: Send a letter, start a conversation, win the listing. read more»

NAR economist predicts post-shutdown real estate ‘boom’
Fri, 14 Nov 2025 23:07:29
NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun said Friday there could be a brief bump in home sales after the government shutdown. Here are the other market forces he's watching. read more»

HUD shifts homeless policy away from providing permanent housing
Fri, 14 Nov 2025 22:22:33
$3.9 billion in competitive grant funding will favor transitional housing with employment and addiction treatment requirements, and allow faith-based groups to submit bids to provide services. read more»

Pulte refers a 4th Democrat, Rep. Eric Swalwell, for mortage fraud
Fri, 14 Nov 2025 19:10:37
Swalwell warns Pulte "and any other lawless official who is carrying out these political prosecutions" that they will have to answer for their actions after the midterm elections. read more»

RateMyAgent and Curated Social merge to form Renowned platform
Fri, 14 Nov 2025 18:39:10
The combined platform will channel verified reviews, past agent performance and hyperlocal market insights into content that will help agents build their digital reputation. read more»

‘He didn’t even say he was sorry’: Brooklyn investor gets prison time for 12-year deed fraud scheme
Fri, 14 Nov 2025 18:02:47
Brooklyn investor Sanford Solny is facing up to seven years in prison for defrauding 11 homeowners of the deed to their homes. Deed fraud is rising across the U.S., leading the FBI to issue warnings. read more»