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Investors betting Trump will privatize Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac

Nov 6, 2024

Shares in the mortgage giants soared Wednesday on expectations that the Trump administration and Congressional Republicans will revive efforts to privatize the companies.

Mortgage rates climb as investors weigh impact of election results

Nov 6, 2024

Appetite for bonds wanes as investors pile into the stock market and assess whether Donald Trump's return to the White House will fuel more government borrowing and reignite inflation.

Real estate tycoon sentenced to death in Vietnam appeals sentence

Nov 6, 2024

Accused of embezzling as much as $27 billion alongside her husband and other accomplices, Truong My Lan told the court on Monday that her sentence is "too expensive to pay" and "too severe."

Renter households surge as homeownership costs climb

Nov 6, 2024

Renter households increased by 2.7 percent year-over-year in the third quarter to a record 45.6 million, a rate three times higher than the 0.9 percent uptick in homeowner households, according to a new Redfin analysis.

Inman On Tour brand debuts as part of expanded 2025 event lineup

Nov 6, 2024

Inman On Tour will tap into the regional synergies and local affinities of their host cities allowing even more agents, brokers, and tech founders to learn, network with peers, and experience the magic of the Inman community.

What’s your biggest takeaway 1 year after the Sitzer verdict? Pulse

Nov 6, 2024

Now that a year has passed, what's your biggest lesson learned since the Sitzer | Burnett verdict? How has your business changed, and have those changes been positive overall?

9 things ChatGPT can do for your real estate business for free

Nov 6, 2024

With these AI-driven strategies at your fingertips, coach Darryl Davis writes, the path to becoming a more successful and efficient real estate agent is clearer than ever.

3 ways to find freedom amid chaos by embracing detachment

Nov 6, 2024

Regularly practicing detachment by honing healthy practices, broker Pam Blair writes, doesn’t necessarily change the outward outcome of events but can dramatically alter our internal experience.

Building a company culture where little things make a big difference

Nov 6, 2024

While metrics and KPIs reflect your company's performance, Leah McDonough writes, it's feeling valued and appreciated that defines company culture.

EXp punches back over criticism of ‘sweetheart’ commission deal

Nov 6, 2024

The virtual brokerage argued Tuesday that it's settlement wasn't too small, and asked a court to reject attempts to force it back to the negotiating table.

In latest Gibson ruling, judge offers clues on fate of NAR settlement

Nov 5, 2024

Judge Stephen R. Bough, who ruled on Sitzer | Burnett, said Gibson deals "provide a significant financial recovery to the Settlement Class in light of the strengths and weaknesses of the case."

LoanDepot adds to its stable of homebuilder joint ventures

Nov 5, 2024

Partner in Ridgeland Mortgage, Smith Douglas Homes, went public in January and targets price-conscious entry-level and empty-nest homebuyers in the South and Southeast.