Monthly Archives: January 2025

Trump’s executive order to address housing costs is short on specifics

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Mortgage lenders have renewed their calls to slash Federal Housing Administration mortgage insurance premiums to help buyers struggling with elevated housing costs and mortgage rates. Continue reading →

KW sues InsideRE for trademark infringement over BoldTrail

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InsideRE’s use of the word “bold” and the color purple in a rebrand of the product formerly known as kvCORE make its branding “confusingly similar” to KW’s BOLD product, the company claimed. Continue reading →

$1.1B Living Realty affiliates with Keller Williams in Toronto, Canada

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With 550 agents and 35 staff members expected to transition to Keller Williams in March, the partnership will clinch Living Realty as KW’s largest market center in Canada by agent count. Continue reading →

Many millennials rely on tax refund to make ends meet; tax filing brings Gen Z and self-employed to tears

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January 27 marks the official opening of the IRS, but the “scaries” are in full effect as many Americans dread filing, and for some, their looming tax bill. While plenty of Americans wait until the last minute to file, many taxpayers eagerly await their refund out of necessity.  According to a new study conducted by […] Continue reading →

Brokers are beginning to see bright side of post-settlement landscape

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Industry changes stemming from the National Association of Realtors’ antitrust settlement have made listing appointments easier, among other perks, real estate leaders told Inman. Continue reading →

What’s next under President-elect Trump’s 2nd term? The economy

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Inflation and sticky mortgage rates undercut the housing market in 2024. President Trump has vowed to force both metrics down — but conflicting economic policies may make that goal difficult. Continue reading →

Inman unveils class of 2025 Power Players, New York Power Brokers and MLS Reinvented award winners

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The 2025 Power Players award celebrates 143 industry leaders whose power and influence are shaping the future of real estate. This marks the start of a year dedicated to honoring the very best of our community. Continue reading →

Take the Inman Intel Index survey for January

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Each month, hundreds of real estate agents, brokers, executives and investors report on what they’re seeing in their corner of the industry. Add your insights. Take the survey. Continue reading →

Eliminating ‘Days on Market’ will hurt clients — and your commission

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With some calling for the removal of “Days on Market” data on listings, broker Cara Ameer warns that consumers need context, insight and advice — and concealing the information is a disservice. Continue reading →