Feds charge Trump nemesis Letitia James with bank fraud

James calls allegations over $109,600 mortgage baseless retribution, and a “continuation of the president’s desperate weaponization of our justice system.” Continue reading

Marketing overload: How to cut the clutter and reclaim your time

Marketing overload is real. New contributor Remington Rand says agents need to cut busywork with AI and focus their time on their strengths. Continue reading

Zillow bashes CoStar in request to transfer lawsuit

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

How a government shutdown would affect real estate agents

The National Flood Insurance Program, set to lapse on Sept. 30, and federal agencies critical to processing mortgage paperwork like HUD, FHA, VA, USDA and the IRS face staff reductions. Continue reading

Trump asks Supreme Court to remove Fed Governor Lisa Cook

Lower courts have ruled Cook can continue to serve on the central bank’s board while she challenges the Trump adminstration’s move to fire her over unproven mortgage allegations. Continue reading

Drunken gunman, new legal filing, Roseanne Barr: Inman’s Top 5

Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers. Continue reading

DoJ opens criminal investigation into Fed Governor Lisa Cook

Cook’s attorneys say she did not commit mortgage fraud, and is being targeted by the Trump administration to undermine the Federal Reserve’s independence. Continue reading

Trump vs. Fed, Taylor Swift, your referral blueprint: Inman’s Top 5

Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers. Continue reading

The 60-deal-a-year referral-based blueprint anyone can implement

Jimmy Burgess outlines how this Virginia historic homes specialist blends community service with a personal touch to generate exceptional return on her marketing investment. Continue reading