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Crack the code on social media: Now Streaming

Nov 14, 2025

Find out how to leverage your social media audience while maintaining your authenticity and putting your best face forward.

‘He didn’t even say he was sorry’: Brooklyn investor gets prison time for 12-year deed fraud scheme

Nov 14, 2025

Brooklyn investor Sanford Solny is facing up to seven years in prison for defrauding 11 homeowners of the deed to their homes. Deed fraud is rising across the U.S., leading the FBI to issue warnings.

Pulte refers a 4th Democrat, Rep. Eric Swalwell, for mortage fraud

Nov 14, 2025

Swalwell warns Pulte "and any other lawless official who is carrying out these political prosecutions" that they will have to answer for their actions after the midterm elections.

RateMyAgent and Curated Social merge to form Renowned platform

Nov 14, 2025

The combined platform will channel verified reviews, past agent performance and hyperlocal market insights into content that will help agents build their digital reputation.

FICO scores, magic phrases, earnings digs: Inman Top 5

Nov 14, 2025

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.

NAR scores a victory in buyer commission lawsuit

Nov 14, 2025

An order from Judge LaShonda A. Hunt in the Batton homebuyer case struck down a proposed class of plaintiffs that included substantial overlap with the class in the now-settled Burnett lawsuit.

All about the Benjamins: 5 things to know before throwing money at real estate problems

Nov 14, 2025

Your real estate budget isn't built for brute-force spending, Josh Ries writes. It rewards clarity, consistency and thoughtful execution.

Where else is Zillow not enforcing its private listing ban?

Nov 14, 2025

Zillow acknowledged last week that it wasn’t enforcing its private listings rule in Chicagoland, opening the question of where else the standards might not be in effect.

How to help senior real estate clients right-size with confidence

Nov 14, 2025

Finance expert Sofia Nadjibi, MBA, shares how real estate professionals can transform the downsizing experience for senior homeowners by blending empathy, strategy and smart financing tools.

Why independent brokerages matter more than ever amid real estate consolidation

Nov 14, 2025

Windermere's OB Jacobi writes that it’s more important than ever to preserve independence and keep the industry vibrant, diverse and focused on the things that matter most.

Welcome to the Senior Class: Downsizing with a home equity conversion mortgage

Nov 14, 2025

Developer and contributor America Foy says agents are missing the boat when it comes to education on senior housing opportunities. The home equity conversion mortgage product is just one example.

What is a 50-year mortgage? The pros and cons of Trump’s proposal

Nov 14, 2025

The proposal from Trump is a reminder that the industry must evolve, Darryl Davis writes, but evolution without diligence can lead to structural weakness.