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Zillow bashes CoStar in request to transfer lawsuit

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Amid an ongoing legal battle over listing photos, Zillow alleged that CoStar was attempting “to weaponize copyright litigation for competitive pressure.” Continue reading →

Better Mortgage seizes the day on Wall Street with $75M raise

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The goal is to maximize two new partnerships and quadruple Better’s monthly mortgage originations to $2 billion. The raise follows a bullish endorsement by activist Opendoor investor Eric Jackson. Continue reading →

Democrats seek transparency into Fannie, Freddie ‘reprivatization’

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The Trump administration has assured industry groups that a stable housing finance system and low mortgage rates are a “North Star” in plans for a secondary offering, but Dems complain they’ve been shut out of process. Continue reading →

Former agent convicted of swindling woman out of her home

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While Monique Hill and her husband were undergoing foreclosure proceedings, former real estate agent Oscar Dais created, signed and notarized a fraudulent deed in Hill’s maiden name. This week, Dais pleaded guilty. Continue reading →

In an uncertain market, Inman Connect New York offers solutions

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Real estate is changing fast, and so must you. Inman Connect New York is where you turn uncertainty into strategy — with real talk, real tools, and the connections that matter. Continue reading →

Douglas Elliman debuts private listing network for agents

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The brokerage told Inman that the goal in creating the platform is to provide homesellers with different marketing options, as well as market testing capability and privacy and discretion, for those who desire it. Continue reading →

We asked 5 new agents, ‘How’s business?’ Their answers might surprise you

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During a time of significant disruption, new agents have continued to enter the industry with optimism. Find out how it’s really going for these new agents. Continue reading →

Should they stay or go (down) now? Forecasters are split on where mortgage rates will be in 2026

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In predicting that mortgage rates will drop below 6 percent next year, economists at Fannie Mae are more optimistic about growth and less worried about inflation than their colleagues at the Mortgage Bankers Association. Continue reading →

Better shares soar on bullish thesis by activist investor Eric Jackson

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EMJ Capital’s founder posted a thesis on X that Better Home & Finance is “the Shopify of mortgages” with the potential for AI to boost capacity and fuel explosive growth. Continue reading →

Compass’ merger with Anywhere Inc. will reshape global real estate

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CEO Mickey Alam Khan writes that with its new merger, Compass will finally achieve its goal to become the Amazon of real estate. Continue reading →