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Renter who forged deed to steal $755K home gets prison time in NY

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A New York man got 6½ to 13 years in prison for forging a deed on a $755,000 home. Here’s what agents need to know about deed fraud. Continue reading →

‘Sucks for Denver’: Real-REMAX deal moves a Denver icon to Miami

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Real Brokerage is buying REMAX in an $880 million deal that will move the franchisor’s headquarters to Miami after 50 years in Colorado. Continue reading →

Renters in World Cup cities could turn empty apartments into $2,700 a week

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Reeku is expanding to all U.S. FIFA World Cup 2026 host cities, helping renters cash in on the surge in demand for apartments. Continue reading →

FHFA, HUD approve VantageScore 4.0 for government-backed loans

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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 →

Homebuyer trust in AI is slipping, survey finds (VIDEO)

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A new survey shows buyers want more control and still prefer humans for key decisions in the homebuying process. Continue reading →

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

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

Agent charged with 150 felony counts related to possession of child sexual abuse material

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Pennsylvania agent Albert Stroble has been charged with possessing child sexual abuse material and criminal use of a communications facility. Continue reading →

INTERACTIVE: Here’s why mortgage rates are spiking now

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A mix of macro factors, policy statements and war in the Middle East have created mortgage rate volatility and dampened the 2026 home sales outlook. Continue reading →

Rising prices, cooling demand: Interest rates hit a 6-month high

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For the first time since October, the monthly cost of buying a home increased, a consequence of the Iran war driving mortgage rates to a six-month high. Continue reading →

Rechat lands Webby nomination, putting proptech on a bigger stage

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Rechat earns a 2026 Webby Award nomination, positioning its AI-powered real estate platform alongside top software including Pinterest and Framer. Continue reading →