The $26,250 increase in Fannie and Freddie’s baseline single-family conforming loan limit is the smallest since 2020, but pushes the ceiling in high-cost markets to $1,249,125.
Why 2026 will reward those who plan with precision, not emotion: Mauricio Umansky
The strategy for 2026 from Mauricio Umansky? Plan with precision, build brands that command attention, invest in relationships, and sharpen skills to create irreplaceable value.
Realtor who tipped Pulte to Schiff loans now a witness [EXCLUSIVE]
Christine Bish, a Realtor in California's Sacramento Valley, sent a trove of documents to FHFA Director Bill Pulte. Now the DoJ, FBI and FHFA want to know who else she's talked to.
Zillow’s SkyTour uses complex 3D tech to simplify home search
Zillow Skytour has been released and relies on an obscure 3D capture technology called Gaussian splatting to offer navigable aerial home views.
If price is king, why do we even market new listings?
If pricing is the engine for selling a listing, Josh Ries writes, marketing is the steering wheel. Together, they keep the deal moving forward.
Luxury’s next phase: What the 2026 buyer really wants
Luxury real estate is entering a more human-centered era, The Agency's Rainy Hake Austin writes. The home of 2026 is intelligent, restorative and deeply personal.
Keller Williams expands overseas once again
Amid a push across the globe, Keller Williams has awarded a new master franchise in Uzbekistan, a land-locked central Asian country north of Turkmenistan and south of Kazakhstan.
Delistings and discounts jump as holiday season approaches
Early fall numbers are in, reflecting a proliferation of stale listings, delistings and deep discounts to get sellers to the closing table.
‘More persistent headwinds’ plague housing market as prices barely budge
The latest numbers from the Case-Shiller Index show weak price growth in September. One expert even warned of "outright decline" in some markets.
On Maine’s Bailey Island, She Wanted Her Home to Feel Like a ‘Sculpture’
Natasha Durham, founder of a handbag company, wanted her architect to focus more on light and shapes than on practical matters, like the number of bathrooms.
If the Neighborhood Was Good Enough for Jane Jacobs, It Was Good Enough for Them
Not even Brooklyn could tempt Christopher Stone and David Fox to leave their shoebox in the West Village.
What saved my life — and why our industry must choose compassion over judgment
Coach Darryl Davis shares his personal journey and explains why helping others on both the personal and societal levels is essential for creating positive change.
The right calendar is an easy button for your listing process
Stop scrambling to keep up with deadlines and transaction management. America Foy helps you create a calendar plan that keeps you on track with the help of ChatGPT.
Letitia James mortgage fraud case thrown out, but can be refiled
The prosecutor who filed charges against James and former FBI Director James Comey was unlawfully appointed, a judge ruled.
In crowded virtual staging category, Collov AI offers ease, affordability: Tech Review
Craig Rowe reviews Collov AI for Inman. The product gives agents and real estate stakeholders an easy, affordable way to virtually stage homes and use AI to generate short room tours, edit furniture and adjust room styles.
The IDX lie agents still believe: 5 common misconceptions about real estate websites
If you’re stuck wondering why your real estate website hasn’t changed your business, Josh Ries writes, take a hard look at how you’re using it.
California Association of Realtors leans into referral fee transparency
CAR issued a statement broadly in support of referral fee disclosure just days after NAR voted against expanding disclosure requirements.
Zillow’s listing ban hangs in the balance after 4-day hearing
Zillow and Compass endured a four-day hearing this week over the portal's listing access standards. A judge will now determine if Zillow can enforce these standards while Compass's lawsuit continues.
Coldwell Banker nabs 1,300-agent affiliate from Berkshire Hathaway
Coldwell Banker Envision will have offices in Downtown Los Angeles, Long Beach, Huntington Beach and elsewhere in Southern California.
Ex-CEO charged with grand theft; local Realtor association left ‘all but broke’
The former head of East Polk Association of Realtors, Jennifer Garula-Mers, has been charged with stealing more than $81,000 from the group.