Your lender doesn’t want you to know this mortgage hack exists

In this episode of Real Estate Insiders Unfiltered, Ryan Thomson, also known as “The Assumable Guy,” breaks down how this strategy works and why it’s making a comeback right now. Continue reading

DOJ drops Powell probe, clearing path for Warsh as Fed chair

The DOJ dropped its criminal probe of Fed Chair Jerome Powell Friday, clearing a key Senate hurdle for Kevin Warsh’s confirmation. Continue reading

How the right lender can help you build your real estate business

Your preferred lender should be a strategic extension of your business, coach Darryl Davis writes: someone actively invested in your growth and your clients’ success. Continue reading

More than 1 in 3 homesellers is giving up a sub-5% rate this spring

More than a third of homesellers working with Coldwell Banker-affiliated agents hold mortgage rates below 5 percent and are still planning to list this spring, new survey data shows, an early sign the lock-in effect may be loosening. Continue reading

NAR’s Yun has a new 2026 prediction: a slower, less certain market recovery

NAR’s Lawrence Yun outlines a cautious 2026 housing market outlook, citing mortgage rate volatility, oil price shocks and shifting consumer sentiment as key forces shaping a slower, uncertain recovery. Continue reading

FHFA, HUD approve VantageScore 4.0 for government-backed loans

VantageScore 4.0 will now be accepted by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, with the Federal Housing Administration also moving to adopt the model. Continue reading

4 urgent questions to ask amid the Kevin Warsh Fed chair confirmation

Dr. Lee Davenport offers insight into Trump’s Fed Chair nominee Kevin Warsh, his family fortune and potential conflicts of interest in his investment portfolio. Continue reading

SoFi debuts digital HELOC offering and new advisory council

The fintech company aims to make HELOCs easier to access. Meanwhile, the advisory council is designed to solicit input from industry leaders. Continue reading

Foreclosures rise in 2026 as early warning signs emerge (VIDEO)

Foreclosure activity is rising in 2026, with new data showing an increase in filings. Watch this quick Inman video for key insights. Continue reading

Over half of states have no laws on the books to protect homeowners from title fraud

The most at-risk properties are unmonitored vacant land parcels, and senior adults are most often affected by rising rates of deed and title fraud. Continue reading