1720 Maple Avenue #1850
1720 Maple Avenue #1850 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bath condo in Evanston, IL. See 72 photos, video, maps, and listing history…. read more
Fannie and Freddie build net worths for planned Q2 2026 public offering
For the real estate and mortgage industries, it remains to be seen how the new course the Trump administration has set for Fannie and Freddie will impact homebuyers.... read more
Zillow ignores ‘noise,’ jabs from CoStar, as revenue climbs
CEO Jeremy Wacksman told Inman the portal is focused on "ourselves and what we can control." Zillow also said Thursday that 80 percent of home transactions involve one of its products... read more
How boutique brokerages can outpace big-box brands with value-added systems and programs
The most effective value-add programs go beyond marketing buzzwords, Rainy Hake Austin writes. They’re grounded in authentic service, tailored expertise and a clear understanding of what clients actually need.... read more
Realtor.com’s FlyAround offers a bird’s-eye view of the market
FlyAround is an update to Realtor.com listings, in partnership with TopHap and Google Maps, that provides low-altitude satellite views.... read more
What’s More Important in Real Estate Today, AI or You?
AI can help enhance your image, knowledge, and consistency of message, but it’s you, your relationships, how well you communicate, and your local knowledge expertise that will determine if you are successful or not. Craig and Toby will break down how to balance the onset of AI with the personal value and expertise you offer […]... read more
Redfin hits back at Compass, notches victory in Zillow case
Attorneys for Redfin called Compass' request for documents related to its stalled private listings ban amounted to a "fishing expedition." A judge later denied Compass' request.... read more
Median monthly housing payments see sharpest drop in almost 1 year
The drop in monthly payments, Redfin reported, followed a decrease in mortgage rates, with 30-year fixed-rate mortgages ultimately hitting a 2025 low of 6.12 percent on Tuesday.... read more
How a Disney-inspired listing video turned heads (on a $0 budget)
Forget cookie-cutter content. Christian and Ashley Harris share a creative Halloween collab that shows how letting your personality shine can attract massive attention.... read more
Read these scary tales from Inman’s own haunted houses
Spiritual encounters don't just happen in ghost stories — some of Inman's staff have witnessed them first-hand in their own homes.... read more
AI expert: Agents must harness AI or be replaced by those who do
The time is now to use existing artificial intelligence to your advantage, Kevin Hawkins writes in his new book. "You don't have to worry about AI replacing you. You have to worry about agents using AI replacing you."... read more
10 old school marketing strategies that still work in this tough market
The best agents in 2026 will blend innovation with authenticity, trainer Bernice Ross writes, using new tools to amplify rather than replace the human touch.... read more
Mortgage rates spike as Powell warns December rate cut is iffy
After the Federal Reserve approved the second rate cut of the year, mortgage rates moved in the opposite direction as investors who fund most home loans worry about inflation.... read more
Compass’s Buyer Demand tool: breakthrough or déjà vu?
Troy Palmquist examines Compass’ newly announced tech tool and the debate between open and "walled garden" ecosystems.... read more
Lower mortgage rates spur homebuyers, but mostly refis
Rates on 30-year fixed-rate mortgages hit another 2025 low on Tuesday, dropping to 6.12 percent, nearly a full percentage point lower than January. Rates now have less room to come down.... read more
Which US cities are the most house poor? (And which are the least?)
U.S. Census data highlights which housing markets see homeowners spending the largest (and smallest) portions of their monthly income on housing.... read more
Zillow expands tech stack to include collaborative search
Zillow's second product launch of the year includes collaborative search. Buyers can now invite family and friends to help them search and discuss listings through in-app messaging.... read more
7 last-minute Halloween marketing tricks (and treats) for agents
Every holiday is an opportunity to remind people that you're not just a salesperson, Darryl Davis writes. You're a neighbor and, possibly, the hero they need now.... read more
