5 critical areas that agents cannot afford to skimp on in 2025

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Sales stats may look like 1995, but this is not the time to go cheap on professionalism and fiduciary duties in our industry, Rachael Hite writes. Continue reading →

Cash offer pioneer Evergreen Home Loans expands to Southeast

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Partnerships with real estate agents and builders laid the groundwork for the foray into Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee led by former Guild Mortgage exec John Porath. Continue reading →

Potential Trump grants freeze undermines the American dream

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The potential economic and market impacts of federal job layoffs and a pending grants freeze could last for generations, Rachael Hite writes. Continue reading →

Homebuilders anxiously await details on Canada, Mexico tariffs

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Bond market investors who fund most mortgages didn’t panic Friday over reports that the U.S. will impose tariffs on China, Canada and Mexico on Saturday, but details remain sketchy. Continue reading →

RE/MAX Properties and RE/MAX Advantage Realty officially merge

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Led by Tony and Brooke Clement or RE/MAX Properties and Scott and Traci O’Connor of RE/MAX Advantage, the newly combined firm brings over 65 years of real estate expertise. Continue reading →

Tony Hawk calls homeownership ‘saving grace’ during career slump

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Inman Connect San Diego keynote and skateboarding icon Tony Hawk appeared on SoFi’s Richer Lives podcast and shared how his first home purchase saved his family during a financial dry spell. Continue reading →

Taking a stand, transparency, Trump: Inman’s Top 5

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Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers. Continue reading →

Ted Cruz aims to defund CFPB with implications for lender oversight

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Although the agency was created by Democrats in an effort to protect consumers from abusive financial practices, it has continued to be viewed by Republicans as an unchecked power Continue reading →

Pending home sales decline 5.5% following months of growth

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The Pending Home Sales Index (PHSI), which tracks contract signings as a measure of future home sales, fell 5.5 percent to 74.2 in December, according to data released Thursday by the National Association of Realtors. Continue reading →

Trending: Taking a deep dive into AI and algorithms

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AI disruptors, evolving social media algorithms and new content formats are changing real estate marketing. Jessi Healey breaks down the latest trends and how agents can adapt to stay ahead. Continue reading →