Demand for mortgages cools as rates rebound from 2025 low

Mortgage rates hit a new 2025 low of 6.12 percent on Oct. 28, but have been on the rise after Fed Chair Jerome Powell said there’s no guarantee the Fed will cut rates for a third time in December. Continue reading

There’s nobody in charge of looking out for waste, fraud and abuse at Fannie and Freddie’s regluator

FHFA acting Inspector General John “Joe” Allen is set to be fired, Reuters reports, and the position is now vacant as the mortgage giants move toward a public offering. Continue reading

Why commissions have risen since the 2024 NAR settlement

Many expected commissions to fall after the 2024 NAR commission settlement, but data shows that average rates have actually ticked up slightly. Why?⁣ Continue reading

Man convicted for killing real estate agent who was lured to a home showing

The final defendant in the murder of Kris Lindahl Real Estate agent Monica Baugh has been convicted. Baugh was murdered in 2019 after being lured to a showing on New Year’s Eve. Continue reading

10 questions to ask yourself before your next career move

In a market obsessed with movement, Lauren Henss writes, the most powerful move you can make is knowing exactly what you want — before you make it. Continue reading

SERHANT. enters Sin City with 2nd Southwestern market launch

CEO Ryan Serhant said a large part of the firm’s incentive to move to Las Vegas was because of current client demand for relocations or purchasing investment properties in the city. Continue reading

From Vegas to venture capital: Navigating the uncertain path of the proptech founder

Proptech founders have an uncertain path to profitability and worse, there is no definitive course to get them there. Inman columnist Craig C. Rowe interviewed entrepreneurs at different stages of company growth to better understand how they manage sca… Continue reading

Here’s how to save canceled listings and improve success rates

On this episode, George Laughton, leader of a top US team with 200 agents and $900 million-plus in volume, unveils his Reverse Offer Playbook for saving canceled listings. Continue reading

Work smarter, not harder: How to KISS your way to productivity

Don’t let the mundane suck up your time and energy, Carl Medford writes. Use the KISS method to improve your productivity and simplify your life. Continue reading