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Fallout over Fed policymakers’ investments reshaping the board

Nov 18, 2025

The resignation of Biden appointee Adriana Kugler and pending retirement of Atlanta Fed President Raphael Bostic renews speculation that Trump will seek to undermine Fed independence.

41 years, 8 lessons, 1 truth about real estate that never changes

Nov 17, 2025

If you want to build a life and career worth smiling about, coach Darryl Davis writes, don’t just chase the newest app or lead system. Go back to the fundamentals.

Paraspot AI sees the future of property inspection: Tech Review

Nov 17, 2025

Craig C. Rowe reviews Paraspot on behalf of Inman. The application is mobile-first and assists in capturing conditions of apartments, homes, and other properties using computer vision and audio narration.

53% of US homes lost value from 2024 — but it’s not a crash

Nov 17, 2025

Zillow Senior Economic Researcher Treh Manhertz said statistics reflect a normalizing market and show that the vast majority of homes are retaining their value, even as the rate of appreciation cools.

Inside Nykia Wright’s master plan to fix NAR and rebuild trust

Nov 17, 2025

National Association of Realtors CEO, Nykia Wright, provides a candid look at the organizational turnaround she's led since becoming full-time CEO, including her newly approved strategic plan.

8 reasons you should never recommend a 50-year mortgage

Nov 17, 2025

A 50-year mortgage may look tempting to a cash-strapped homebuyer, trainer Bernice Ross writes, but the cons far outweigh the easier up-front and monthly payments.

NAR repeals rule requiring membership for MLS access, leaves decision to locals

Nov 17, 2025

NAR said access to the MLS will be a "matter of local discretion." The change is part of NAR's ongoing effort to find areas of potential legal risk and get rid of them.

AI basics for agents: How to get started with confidence

Nov 17, 2025

Foundational guidance to help real estate teams and agents understand AI and put it to work for their business

3 opportunities agents miss without a top global brand

Nov 17, 2025

Real estate may be local, but aligning with a brand that’s truly global provides many agents with the opportunity to take business to greater heights.

The 5 non-negotiables of real estate AI

Nov 17, 2025

AI in real estate should give agents time back, not take more of it. It should surface meaningful actions the agent didn't even know to ask, create outcomes, and then give the agent the power to approve, edit, or decline every move.

Are 50-year mortgages an affordability fix or a time bomb?

Nov 17, 2025

This week on The Download, Inman contributors and staffers weigh in on the controversy surrounding President Trump's 50-year mortgage idea.

Boomers may experience these brutal surprises when they move

Nov 17, 2025

Boomers may have big problems when it comes time to sell, trainer Bernice Ross writes. Her personal experience comes with a warning for agents and their 55+ clients.