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 Mae guts ethics and internal investigations unit: WSJ report
A dozen officials in Fannie Mae's ethics and internal investigations unit were among 62 people fired on Thursday, "The Wall Street Journal" reports, citing anonymous sources.... read more
RE/MAX CEO: Consolidation ‘could help accelerate our strategy’
CEO Erik Carlson talked about the success of new tools and fee models at RE/MAX, and said the company's franchisees are "definitely seeing a lot more inbound activity here," which may, in part, be in response to the recently announced acquisition of Anywhere by Compass.... read more
The anti-lawsuit way of presenting your fee: Now Streaming
Real estate coach Darryl Davis helps agents understand how to negotiate and communicate their commission legally and transparently.... read more
Redfin vs. Compass vs. Zillow: Inman’s Top 5 stories of the week
Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers.... read more
Former Coldwell Banker CEO on affordability and ‘purple’ policies
M. Ryan Gorman discusses his work on affordable housing and how he navigates political divides to create effective solutions.... read more
Why the NAR settlement has become a blessing, not a curse
By removing the automatic assumption of buyer’s agent fees, we’re putting the focus back where it belongs, Darryl Davis writes, on fiduciary duty, negotiation and service.... read more
AI key to growing Rocket, Redfin and Mr. Cooper under one roof
"The reason that we are so obsessed with this technology is because it helps us with every single aspect of our business," Rocket CEO Varun Krishna says in detailing how AI will power growth.... 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
