Monthly Archives: July 2025

House hacking: A creative solution for your exhausted buyers

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House hacking is a mindset shift that turns today’s real estate market challenges into strategic advantages, broker Julie Busby writes. Continue reading →

‘Small acts of kindness’ abound in Texas Hill Country flood aftermath

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A flash flood devastated Texas’s Hill Country over the Fourth of July weekend, killing more than 100 residents. Real estate professionals have stepped in to help. Continue reading →

Fannie, Freddie ordered to accept new VantageScore 4.0 credit score

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While questions remain about the new policy, FHFA Director Bill Pulte says lenders must still use “tri-merge” process to obtain scores from all three major credit bureaus. Continue reading →

Hive MLS hires RentSpree to assist members

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RentSpree’s tenant screening, application processing and marketing will now help members of Hive MLS work with renters Continue reading →

Portal wars field a new fighter — backed by the country’s largest news publisher

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Mysterious newcomer plans to generate buyer and seller leads quickly after teaming up with Gannett Company to display listings across its news sites. Continue reading →

Buyers and sellers face off as inventory and delistings rise

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Delistings outpaced inventory growth in June even as price cuts surged, showing that a growing number of sellers are unwilling to compromise when it comes to their selling goals. Continue reading →

The tariff effect: Rising costs, murky origins 

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Regardless of economists’ claims that tariffs haven’t raised prices as much as initially expected, many Americans report noticing higher costs and are adjusting their finances in response.  According to new data from Intuit Credit Karma, 62% of consumers say they’ve experienced price increases for everyday goods and services that they shop for, as a result […] Continue reading →

The tariff effect: Rising costs, murky origins 

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Regardless of economists’ claims that tariffs haven’t raised prices as much as initially expected, many Americans report noticing higher costs and are adjusting their finances in response.  According to new data from Intuit Credit Karma, 62% of consumers say they’ve experienced price increases for everyday goods and services that they shop for, as a result […] Continue reading →

First speakers announced for Inman On Tour Texas 2025

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Inman On Tour Texas is back for 2025, bringing together the industry’s top agents, brokers and thought leaders for a one-of-a-kind event. Continue reading →

Luxury market ‘as strong as ever’ despite broader slowness

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It has been a challenging year for many real estate agents contending with a volatile economy, but the luxury market has remained resilient in the face of uncertainty Continue reading →