The hottest ZIP codes of 2025: What real estate agents need to know

Uncover trends from Realtor.com’s 2025 hottest ZIP codes and learn actionable strategies for real estate agents to succeed in competitive markets. Continue reading

Lesson Learned: Experience over time creates trust

Strategic, experienced and caring, find out what Susan Katz has learned during her 30-plus years in the real estate business and how she puts it to work for her clients. Continue reading

RealPage acquires Rexera to serve condo lenders and title agents

A 2024 Inman AI Award winner, Rexera offers customizable AI agents that automate workflows on condo sales by obtaining HOA documents and public records, extracting data and flagging potential issues. Continue reading

1st-time buyers say ‘yes’ to older starter homes due to higher costs

New construction starter homes have become a thing of the past as costs continue to rise, according to a report from Cotality. More buyers are flocking to a new kind of starter home, which is older and smaller. Continue reading

Luxury brokerage Douglas Elliman is now in the mortgage business

Mortgage broker Elliman Capital, a “strategic alliance” with Associated Mortgage Bankers Inc., will offer traditional and specialty loan products “from multiple national and regional lenders.” Continue reading

Finding Financial Freedom: Jennifer Leahy’s rise from rock bottom to real estate powerhouse

For women looking to reclaim their independence after divorce, a career shift or personal upheaval, real estate can offer more than just income, Melanie Klein writes. Continue reading

Fannie Mae taps Palantir to detect ‘rampant’ mortgage fraud

Head of mortgage giants’ federal regulator, Bill Pulte, has made fraud an issue after leveling accusations against Trump opponent Letitia James. Continue reading

Home price growth rose seasonally in March, but continues to slow

The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller National Home Price NSA Index rose by 3.4 percent on an annual basis in March and the Federal Housing Finance Agency’s Home Price Index rose 4 percent. Continue reading

Leading with vision and innovation: An interview with Tim Macy

Amy Chorew speaks with Real broker and team leader Tim Macy about building and growing a sustainable team in any market. Continue reading

Proactive tax planning moves: Ideas to help tackle your taxes

By diving deeper into these strategies, Amy Chorew and Maeda Palius write, you safeguard your finances and build a more informed, agile approach that could serve you for decades. Continue reading