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Homeowners rush to refinance as mortgage rates hit 2025 low

Sep 17, 2025

Homebuyer loan applications flooded in last week at the second-highest level of the year. Demand for adjustable-rate mortgage loans is at the highest level since 2008.

Opendoor’s resurrection: Will there be an iBuyer afterlife?

Sep 17, 2025

The old paradigm of iBuying is over, Revaluate's Chris Drayer writes. Whatever happens next may put real estate agents back at the center of the transaction.

Why HomeServices CEO says ‘do less’ to achieve more in real estate

Sep 17, 2025

On this episode, Chris Kelly, the new president and CEO of HomeServices of America talks Compass acquisition headlines, private listings and more.

Chris Kelly on how Compass did not almost acquire BHHS

Sep 17, 2025

On this episode, the new president and CEO of HomeServices of America talks acquisition headlines, private listings and "doing less" to achieve more.

How to help buyers prep their home financing homework: Step 3

Sep 17, 2025

In Part 3 of her eight-part series, Cassie Walker Johnson shares strategies to help your homebuyers prepare for mortgage pre-approval.

Overwhelmed by AI? Use this step-by-step guide to get started

Sep 17, 2025

Stop treating ChatGPT like a virtual assistant, Real's Drew Thompson writes. New capabilities make it your personal genius, allowing you to collaborate on strategy.

Redefining leadership: How women lead differently in real estate

Sep 17, 2025

For women in real estate leadership, it's not about who can hustle harder, CEO Christian Barnes writes. It's about creating purposeful and sustainable leadership.

Pacaso plans to launch ‘bespoke’ co-ownership mortgage in Q4

Sep 16, 2025

A new $100 million credit facility with Texas Capital Bank will enable loans to be originated by a third-party, then securitized and sold to investors in non-qualified mortgages.

Ryan Serhant and wife team up as SERHANT. becomes family firm

Sep 16, 2025

Emilia Bechrakis Serhant, a former maritime lawyer and land title insurance agent, is transitioning into real estate sales, Inman has learned exclusively.

Blueprint launches new subscription research platform for commercial executives

Sep 16, 2025

The new subscription platform, "Insights by Blueprint," will publish weekly reports breaking down industry changes as they come and translate what it all means for owners, operators and asset managers.

Trump wins one battle, loses another as Fed policymakers kick off 2-day rate-setting meeting

Sep 16, 2025

Trump appointee Stephen Miran confirmed as Fed governor in 48-47 Senate vote, but appeals court upholds ruling that Lisa Cook can stay on board while she contests legality of removal order.

Buyer’s market now in doubt as new listings tank 7.3%

Sep 16, 2025

Zillow's latest market report revealed a burgeoning seller retreat in August, as new listings dropped 7.3 percent in one month. However, there are still plenty of opportunities for buyers to make a deal, especially in the South.