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HUD and the FHFA are changing. Here’s everything you need to know
Workforce cuts, the rescission of Fair Housing initiatives and COVID assistance, and multiple pathways for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are all under discussion at the federal housing agencies. Bigger. Better. Bolder. Inman Connect is heading to San Diego. Join thousands of real estate pros, connect with the Inman Community and gain insights from hundreds of leading minds shaping the industry. If...
Zillow begins sending warnings to brokers ahead of private listing ban
Zillow Group started notifying brokers on May 28 about listings that weren’t aded to the MLS within 24 hours of being publicly marketed. The portal...
Lead with Fire: Energy management for soulful leaders
Debra Trappen’s series continues with inspiration for getting back in touch with the work that lights you up and renews your motivation. Bigger....
Redfin shareholders approve Rocket merger at special meeting
With antitrust regulators declining to weigh in, $1.75 billion deal to marry a tech-focused mortgage lender to real estate brokerage could close by...
25 accelerators, podcasts and courses for agent entrepreneurs
You are your business’s most important asset. Don’t you deserve an upgrade? Drew Thompson shares educational and inspirational resources that will...
HUD and the FHFA are changing. Here’s everything you need to know
Workforce cuts, the rescission of Fair Housing initiatives and COVID assistance, and multiple pathways for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are all under...
Dip in mortgage rates doesn’t do much to excite homebuyers
While purchase loan demand was still up 18 percent last week from a year ago, some of that demand may not translate into sales, with Redfin...
DOJ removes Nosalek settlement objection — with a strong warning
The federal law enforcement agency withdrew objections to a fourth proposed settlement between plaintiffs and MLS PIN Tuesday, but cautioned that...
5 real-talk tips for retaining real estate agents in 2025
Tailor your outreach and communication to the individual agent so that you’re providing what they need to thrive, broker Holly Brink writes. Bigger....
Real Talk: Thoughts and prayers for those fighting 10-5
Bigger. Better. Bolder. Inman Connect is heading to San Diego. Join thousands of real estate pros, connect with the Inman Community, and gain...
Wells Fargo free to grow again after Fed lifts $1.95T asset cap
Lifting of the asset cap could give the bank greater leeway to originate jumbo mortgages that exceed Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac’s $806,500...
Why your brokerage needs a service, not just sales, funnel
Focus on the client lifecycle to build loyalty and enhance brand reputation, ultimately driving retention, The Agency’s Rainy Hake Austin writes....
Closing consistency drives launch of Goby Homes
Goby Homes officially launched its flagship product designed to center transaction management around better communications and transparency. Bigger....