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Shutdown slowing FHA, VA approvals; USDA loans are on hold

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The FHA’s Office of Single Family Housing and some of its mortgage insurance programs are “operational but with limited services,” HUD said in bulletin to lenders. Continue reading →

Build relevance into your 2026 budget and business plan

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Trainer Rachael Hite says NAR’s Nykia Wright was right. This budget and business planning season, agents need to up their game to stay relevant in 2026. Continue reading →

How the government shutdown is impacting real estate

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As the shutdown continues, the real estate industry will also increasingly feel the ripple effects. Housing data, mortgage rates, federally-backed home loans, flood insurance and the Washington, D.C., housing market are all already starting to feel the… Continue reading →

At Inman, we believe in you, the real estate professional

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Real estate embodies the American dream, and as a profession is filled with people fighting for their communities and their clients. Continue reading →

7 real estate industry standards you should question

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A challenger’s mindset separates leaders from followers. Greg Hague offers seven standards to question with the consumer’s interest as your compass. Continue reading →

5 foreign buyer trends to tap into this fall

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While domestic buyers may be sitting on the sidelines this fall, foreign buyers are making their move. According to the National Association of Realtors, international purchases have increased since 2024, and savvy agents are taking notice. Continue reading →

Compass-Anywhere: Scale doesn’t mean losing culture and quality

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Don’t fear the scale of a combined Compass and Anywhere, luxury expert Mickey Alam Khan writes. Instead, lean into your differentiators and your unique value proposition. Continue reading →

Inside the stiff opposition to Compass’ private-listing crusade

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Agents at Compass and other large firms are increasingly set against Clear Cooperation. But at franchises and indies, the campaign may have only hardened their resolve, Intel surveys suggest. Continue reading →

Navigating the fall 2025 housing market: A guide for real estate agents

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The real estate market never stands still, and fall 2025 is no different. Here’s what you need to know to navigate it with confidence. Continue reading →

Trump’s Fannie, Freddie public offering might not have much impact on mortgage rates

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If the government keeps tight control over the mortgage giants and provides an “implicit guarantee” of their debt, rates might rise by 1/5 of a percentage point, Stanford researchers conclude. Continue reading →