Monthly Archives: November 2025

8 reasons you should never recommend a 50-year mortgage

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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. Continue reading →

Inside Nykia Wright’s master plan to fix NAR and rebuild trust

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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. Continue reading →

Will Anywhere merger launch M&A arms race? It’s not yet clear: Intel

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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. Continue reading →

What ‘6-7’ reveals about the new real estate attention economy

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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. Continue reading →

Boomers may experience these brutal surprises when they move

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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. Continue reading →

Are 50-year mortgages an affordability fix or a time bomb?

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This week on The Download, Inman contributors and staffers weigh in on the controversy surrounding President Trump’s 50-year mortgage idea. Continue reading →

The 5 non-negotiables of real estate AI

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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. Continue reading →

3 opportunities agents miss without a top global brand

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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. Continue reading →

AI basics for agents: How to get started with confidence

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Foundational guidance to help real estate teams and agents understand AI and put it to work for their business Continue reading →

Dawn of a new era: Here’s how NAR says it’s changing for its members

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Two years after controversy engulfed the nation’s largest trade group, the National Association of Realtors says it’s charting a new course. Continue reading →