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Fannie and Freddie will let more buyers off the hook for an appraisal

Oct 29, 2024

Appraisal waiver programs that rely on automated valuation models will be expanded next year to allow participation by homebuyers putting less than 20 percent down.

Matthew Perry’s LA home sells for $8.55M in off-market deal

Oct 29, 2024

The property has been acquired by Arizona real estate developer Anita Verma-Lallian, who completed the purchase through a trust. The transaction was facilitated by Brooke Elliott Laurinkus from Christie's International Real Estate Southern California.

Compass releases ‘reverse prospecting’ marketing tool

Oct 29, 2024

The marketing tool provides insights and data on likely buyers who have engaged with properties listed by Compass agents. It may also help Compass' ongoing push against Clear Cooperation.

US home prices rise modestly amid affordability strains

Oct 29, 2024

CoreLogic Chief Economist Dr. Selma Hepp told Inman, “despite much-needed optimism, brought by a sharp decline in mortgage rates in August, the boost was short lived and not enough to renew homebuyers’ interest."

World Series of Luxury: 8 Dodgers’ and Yankees’ pads duke it out

Oct 29, 2024

Eight luxury homes of some of the world's most elite athletes remain in the running for swankiest of all. Cast your vote as the competition continues.

The No. 1 challenge new agents face (and how to overcome it)

Oct 29, 2024

Every challenge is an opportunity in disguise, Darryl Davis writes, pushing you to grow, adapt and, ultimately, succeed in real estate.

‘Not done’: Antitrust litigation in real estate is just warming up

Oct 29, 2024

In a recent webinar, Spencer Rascoff, James Dwiggins and Jack Miller discussed the future of commissions and why agents and brokers should pay attention to their legal risk.

Inman expands coverage of built world with Blueprint acquisition

Oct 29, 2024

Inman plans to invest further into Blueprint to continue its growth in advance of the next Blueprint Vegas, Sept. 16-18, 2025.

Association-drafted forms protect consumers and members: CAR

Oct 29, 2024

Despite the rhetoric of some in the industry, shifting away from using association-developed forms is the opposite of consumer-friendly, CAR President Melanie Barker writes for Inman.

Mortgage rates back at 7% as bond market investors stage rebellion

Oct 28, 2024

"Bond vigilantes" figure "no matter which party wins the White House and the Congress, fiscal policies will bloat the budget deficit and heat up inflation," Wall Street veteran Ed Yardeni warns.

Existing-home sales show the market is still frozen: Economist

Oct 28, 2024

Windermere’s Principal Economist Jeff Tucker looks at September’s "disappointing" existing-home sales report and discusses some of the factors impacting the numbers.

Authorities arrest missing San Antonio agent’s husband

Oct 28, 2024

Real estate agent Suzanne Simpson has been missing since Oct. 7. Olmos Park authorities have arrested her husband, Brad, for obstructing a search of the couple's home last week.