‘Selling the OC’ drops today. Get to know the agents

We asked The Oppenheim Group's Orange County agents to share three things most people don't know about them. Here are the Netflix stars’ fun facts, along with personal pictures.

Why 88% of agent conversations never make it to the CRM

On this episode, Cloze CEO Dan Foody reveals that 88 percent of conversations never enter the CRM and only about a third of CRM contacts have been touched in the past year.

How the 50-year mortgage could kill agent profitability

When equity grows more slowly, so does the seller pipeline, broker Josh Ries writes. For agents, that means more lead gen and longer timelines between transactions.

3 essential AI prompts to make real estate writing easier than ever

Learn to quickly correspond, write property descriptions and create marketing collateral with these practical AI prompts for real estate from America Foy.

Falling home prices leave nearly 1 million Americans ‘underwater’

While negative equity rates remain low in most places, markets showing signs of concern include the Gulf Coast of Florida and Austin, Texas, ICE Mortgage Technology reports.

ALTA takes aim at seller impersonation fraud: What to know

As seller impersonation scams surge, the American Land Title Association is launching new protections, writes new contributor and current ALTA president Richard H. Welshons.

Should real estate agents have tattoos? The pros weigh in

Austin Victoria of "Selling the OC" talks about balancing personal expression and professionalism in an industry that is rapidly evolving.

Denver Real Estate News – November 2025

A New Chapter for Denver Real Estate

Momentum in Denver’s housing market continues to point toward long-term stability

 

The gradual, sustained trends that have emerged throughout 2025 are shaping a more measured landscape—one defined by steadier pricing, balanced inventory, and strategic decision-making on both sides of the table.

 

Inventory continues to define the market’s direction. Even with fewer new listings, overall supply grew year-over-year as homes took longer to sell and buyers became more selective. Detached inventory rose 13.4%, and attached inventory climbed 15.8%, reflecting a consistent pattern of increased choice for buyers.

 



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Veterans have been ‘priced out,’ left behind by the housing market

The share of home listings that veterans can afford has dropped from roughly 57 percent in 2015 to 21.8 percent in 2025, as rising costs and slowing wage growth put more of the market out of reach.

Why affordability hits different in a military market

The lack of affordable housing means actively looking for ways to educate and counsel newly stationed military clients on their best options, broker Amy Hummer writes.

7 lessons the Marines taught this CEO about running a brokerage

Sandilyn Burnett's years in the service shaped how she runs her company today: with structure, accountability and an unwavering sense of duty, Josh Ries writes.

French Chateau Moves In Next to English Tudors in Alabama

Kevin and Leigh Misso, owners of a design and construction company, built a home in Alabama inspired by their travels.

Karaoke Rooms Go High Tech

Karaoke spaces aim to lure people away from social media with crystal-embellished stages and, for the tone-deaf among us, auto-tune.

NAR’s Kevin Sears: We need to ‘show everybody that we as Realtors are pro-consumer’

At the end of his historic two-year term as president of the National Association of Realtors, Kevin Sears reflects on his legacy, the DOJ, 50-year mortgages and more.

Recruiting playbook: How to win agents (and keep them)

ERA President Alex Vidal welcomes recruiting season with tips for finding and keeping your strongest real estate team members.

‘Real estate is the sacrificial lamb of high interest rates’: Jason Oppenheim rants on the Fed

In this Inman exclusive video interview ahead of the "Selling the OC" Season 4 premiere, The Oppenheim Group founder got real about the market, interest rates and the Federal Reserve.

Stop losing deals: Ask ‘why?’ to find buyers who won’t back out

Asking the right questions that start with “why” can reveal your buyers’ true motivations and keep contracts from falling apart, writes broker Annette DeCicco.

Deep Beneath Helsinki, the Playgrounds Are Really Bomb Shelters

Finland has spent decades digging caves into its bedrock. Now, as Russia rears its head, nervous Finns want to know: “Where’s my shelter?”

Mortgage giants ‘very close’ to accepting new FICO score

FHFA Director Bill Pulte says his agency is currently reviewing a potential deal with Fair Isaac to allow lenders to use the more inclusive FICO Score 10 T when submitting loans to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

Trump’s 50-year mortgage is ‘a big nothingburger’ for homebuyers

The Trump administration says it's also looking at assumable mortgages and "ways to give relief" on 5- and 10-year mortgages, after mortgage and financial planning experts pan 50-year mortgages as a bad deal for homebuyers.

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