Monthly Archives: November 2025

Why affordability hits different in a military market

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The lack of affordable housing means actively looking for ways to educate and counsel newly stationed military clients on their best options, broker Amy Hummer writes. Continue reading →

7 lessons the Marines taught this CEO about running a brokerage

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Sandilyn Burnett’s years in the service shaped how she runs her company today: with structure, accountability and an unwavering sense of duty, Josh Ries writes. Continue reading →

NAR’s Kevin Sears: We need to ‘show everybody that we as Realtors are pro-consumer’

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At the end of his historic two-year term as president of the National Association of Realtors, Kevin Sears reflects on his legacy, the DOJ, 50-year mortgages and more. Continue reading →

Recruiting playbook: How to win agents (and keep them)

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ERA President Alex Vidal welcomes recruiting season with tips for finding and keeping your strongest real estate team members. Continue reading →

‘Real estate is the sacrificial lamb of high interest rates’: Jason Oppenheim rants on the Fed

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In this Inman exclusive video interview ahead of the “Selling the OC” Season 4 premiere, The Oppenheim Group founder got real about the market, interest rates and the Federal Reserve. Continue reading →

Stop losing deals: Ask ‘why?’ to find buyers who won’t back out

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Asking the right questions that start with “why” can reveal your buyers’ true motivations and keep contracts from falling apart, writes broker Annette DeCicco. Continue reading →

Mortgage giants ‘very close’ to accepting new FICO score

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FHFA Director Bill Pulte says his agency is currently reviewing a potential deal with Fair Isaac to allow lenders to use the more inclusive FICO Score 10 T when submitting loans to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Continue reading →

Trump’s 50-year mortgage is ‘a big nothingburger’ for homebuyers

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The Trump administration says it’s also looking at assumable mortgages and “ways to give relief” on 5- and 10-year mortgages, after mortgage and financial planning experts pan 50-year mortgages as a bad deal for homebuyers. Continue reading →

Falling for 1st impressions: 9 ways to rake in curb appeal this fall

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First impressions make all the difference when it’s time to attract buyers. Darryl Davis shares strategies to make your listing pop this autumn. Continue reading →

Real estate has become lawsuit-happy, and it’s killing our credibility

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Real estate leaders can either keep fighting for control or start working to lift each other, and the industry, higher, Josh Ries writes. Continue reading →