53% of US homes lost value from 2024 — but it’s not a crash
Zillow Senior Economic Researcher Treh Manhertz said statistics reflect a normalizing market and show that the vast majority of homes are retaining their value, even as the rate of appreciation cools....
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NAR repeals policy requiring membership for MLS access
The change is part of an ongoing attempt by the National Association of Realtors to find areas of potential legal risk and get rid of them....
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8 reasons you should never recommend a 50-year mortgage
A 50-year mortgage may look tempting to a cash-strapped homebuyer, trainer Bernice Ross writes, but the cons far outweigh the easier up-front and monthly payments....
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Inside Nykia Wright’s master plan to fix NAR and rebuild trust
National Association of Realtors CEO, Nykia Wright, provides a candid look at the organizational turnaround she's led since becoming full-time CEO, including her newly approved strategic plan....
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Will Anywhere merger launch M&A arms race? It’s not yet clear: Intel
Competitor brokerages have been largely silent in recent weeks on plans to join forces in response to the Compass-Anywhere deal. But some do sense opportunities arising from the deal. And one big real estate player didn't hold his tongue....
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What ‘6-7’ reveals about the new real estate attention economy
A chaotic meme with no real meaning ended up revealing how fast attention moves now and why that speed matters for anyone trying to reach consumers....
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Boomers may experience these brutal surprises when they move
Boomers may have big problems when it comes time to sell, trainer Bernice Ross writes. Her personal experience comes with a warning for agents and their 55+ clients....
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Are 50-year mortgages an affordability fix or a time bomb?
This week on The Download, Inman contributors and staffers weigh in on the controversy surrounding President Trump's 50-year mortgage idea....
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The 5 non-negotiables of real estate AI
AI in real estate should give agents time back, not take more of it. It should surface meaningful actions the agent didn't even know to ask, create outcomes, and then give the agent the power to approve, edit, or decline every move....
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3 opportunities agents miss without a top global brand
Real estate may be local, but aligning with a brand that’s truly global provides many agents with the opportunity to take business to greater heights....
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