DOGE cost-cutting exposes risk to cities with federal office space

Impact on certain markets may be “profound,” attorneys warn, as federal agencies look to cut the size of their real estate footprint by as much as 50 percent under the Trump administration. Continue reading

Housing market challenges aren’t over yet, Barbara Corcoran warns

Mortgage rates have inched downward, with the 30-year fixed rate falling down “by a fraction of a point to 6.96 percent,” Corcoran said, representing the lowest rate in six weeks. The 15-fixed loan rate was 6.21 percent as of Thursday. However, Corcora… Continue reading

CFPB is latest target of Trump’s downsizing government campaign

Democrats vow to fight moves to “unlawfully ‘delete’ this popular consumer watchdog that enjoys the broad bipartisan support of 4 out of 5 Americans.” Continue reading

EXp Realty real estate agent found dead near New York highway

On Friday, police confirmed the victim as 57-year-old Emmanuel Moncoeur, ABC7 reported. The New York medical examiner’s office has confirmed Moncoeur died from blunt force trauma, ruling his death a homicide. His injuries included a fractured skull. Continue reading

More charges to come against Alexander brothers, feds say

After sifting through online accounts and tech devices associated with the brothers, prosecutors said more charges against them will be forthcoming. Their federal trial has been scheduled for Jan. 5, 2026. Continue reading

The peril and promise of real estate leadership: The Download

Catch up on the drama coming out of Vegas Realtors, then hear from some of the real estate industry’s heaviest hitters on business building, branding and Clear Cooperation. Continue reading

Umansky and Dwiggins face off in the great Clear Cooperation debate

Tune in to Inman Access, and decide which side of the debate between The Agency’s Mauricio Umansky and NextHome’s James Dwiggins you’re on. Continue reading

Proptech reAlpha names Vijay Rathna chief crypto officer

Rathna’s job at the real estate software company will entail implementing token strategy, spearheading blockchain integrations and digital asset innovation. Continue reading

Katelyn Castellano promoted to Engel & Völkers Americas C-suite

The marketing and PR vet has been with Engel & Völkers since 2016 and will now also work on brokerage development and support as chief marketing and performance officer in the Americas. Continue reading

Homes.com aims for touchdown with 2 more 2025 Super Bowl ads

CoStar Group is launching Homes.com back into the spotlight on Sunday with a pair of 30-second Super Bowl spots from ad agency RPA starring Dan Levy, Heidi Gardner and Morgan Freeman. Continue reading