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If real estate agents don’t matter, why are FSBOs at an all-time low?

Thu, 04/09/2026 - 14:43
Real estate professionals aren’t just opening doors, Lori Muller writes. They are guiding people through one of the most complex financial and legal transactions of their lives.
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The Fed is putting rate hikes back on the table. Here’s what that means for agents

Thu, 04/09/2026 - 10:55
Some policymakers raised the possibility of rate increases if inflation proves more stubborn than expected.
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Michael Valdes on consolidation, profitability and what real estate agents must do next

Thu, 04/09/2026 - 10:44
The CEO of LPT International shares insights on consolidation, profitability, and growth and how Inman’s advisory board is shaping the Inman Connect San Diego agenda.
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Better slashes costs, exits UK in push to reach profitability

Thu, 04/09/2026 - 10:14
Better Home Finance is selling its U.K. bank, raising $60 million, and cutting costs as it restructures, boosts liquidity, and targets profitability by 2026.
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Iran war, high rates chill pending home sales

Thu, 04/09/2026 - 08:49
The Iran war sent mortgage rates surging and homebuyers retreating in the four weeks ending April 5, with pending home sales falling 2.4 percent year over year — the biggest decline in three months.
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Rex Heuermann pleads guilty to series of Long Island murders

Thu, 04/09/2026 - 08:49
In a surprise twist, aside from the seven murders he was charged with, Heuermann admitted to intentionally causing the death of Karen Vergata, an eighth victim who disappeared in 1996 and was not identified until 2023.
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The proptech funding rebound is real — but more selective than ever

Thu, 04/09/2026 - 08:38
Proptech investment surged to $3.3 billion in Q1 2026, but capital is concentrating in fewer large deals as debt and private equity reshape the funding landscape.
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‘People are praying for a crash’: Why housing doomers keep getting louder

Thu, 04/09/2026 - 03:45
Housing analyst Ricky Carruth pushes back on crash predictions, arguing today’s market is defined by strong fundamentals.
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What NASA’s Artemis II reveals about agents who go the distance

Thu, 04/09/2026 - 03:00
The capsule's name, Integrity, is what separates agents who build lasting careers from those who flame out after a few years, coach Darryl Davis writes.
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The real estate ‘easy button’ doesn’t exist

Thu, 04/09/2026 - 02:57
Success in real estate doesn't come from luck or an easy button, Lori Muller writes. It comes by doing the work that others avoid.
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Fiduciary duty doesn’t mean what you think it means

Wed, 04/08/2026 - 14:54
Find out how the real estate industry's most powerful legal term is being weaponized and why consumers are paying the price.
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10 hot income tax strategies that can save money on your return

Wed, 04/08/2026 - 14:41
Use this list to determine where you are paying the IRS more than you should and to protect your personal and business finances, trainer Bernice Ross writes.
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Zillow ‘knows its role’ in the industry: Jun Choo

Wed, 04/08/2026 - 13:22
Zillow Chief Operating Officer Jun Choo talks artificial intelligence, Zillow Preview and the portal's continued commitment to listing "transparency."
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If you need to ‘add value’ at the end, you’re already behind

Wed, 04/08/2026 - 11:18
Contributor Deb Siefkin writes that real estate agents need to add value right now to be relevant.
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‘Family-friendly’ neighborhood? Expect to pay 42% more

Wed, 04/08/2026 - 10:43
New data shows that homes in family-friendly neighborhoods cost 42 percent more on average, highlighting how demand for top schools, safety and amenities is reshaping affordability across U.S. housing markets.
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Opendoor acquires part of Doma to cut refinance closing costs

Wed, 04/08/2026 - 09:30
The deal pairs Opendoor's closing infrastructure with Doma's AI title automation, including a Fannie Mae pilot program, extended through 2027, that has eliminated title insurance requirements for about 80 percent of eligible refinance transactions.
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Over 460K documents and counting: Catch up on the FTC’s legal battle with Zillow and Redfin

Wed, 04/08/2026 - 09:22
The FTC sued Zillow and Redfin last September over a major rental syndication deal. A new filing shows the portals have provided hundreds of thousands of documents for the case.
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Douglas Elliman taps Areeje Akhtar Oriol as chief of staff to CEO

Wed, 04/08/2026 - 08:07
Oriol brings more than 15 years of experience in luxury brand strategy and brokerage platform development to the role.
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Quit Googling ‘housing crash,’ economist says. It’s a correction

Wed, 04/08/2026 - 03:39
Economist Lisa Sturtevant says the U.S. housing market isn’t heading for a crash but a gradual correction as affordability pressures and economic uncertainty reshape buyer and seller behavior.
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How to find the freedom your team was supposed to provide

Wed, 04/08/2026 - 03:22
You built the team for freedom, but without the right financial architecture underneath it, a real estate team doesn't reduce your risk, Amanda Neely writes. It multiplies it.
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