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Lower mortgage rates spur homebuyers, but mostly refis

Oct 29, 2025

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.

Compass’s Buyer Demand tool: breakthrough or déjà vu?

Oct 29, 2025

Troy Palmquist examines Compass’ newly announced tech tool and the debate between open and "walled garden" ecosystems.

Mortgage rates spike as Powell warns December rate cut is iffy

Oct 29, 2025

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.

Which US cities are the most house poor? (And which are the least?)

Oct 29, 2025

U.S. Census data highlights which housing markets see homeowners spending the largest (and smallest) portions of their monthly income on housing.

Zillow expands tech stack to include collaborative search

Oct 29, 2025

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.

7 last-minute Halloween marketing tricks (and treats) for agents

Oct 29, 2025

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.

Pending home sales remain stuck in the mud in September

Oct 29, 2025

The National Association of Realtors' monthly report showed that homebuyers are still a bit crippled by economic uncertainty, and recent mortgage rate drops have mostly only spurred refinance activity.

Practical magic! How to use AI for real estate disclosures

Oct 29, 2025

Making AI part of your transaction process saves you time and money, while helping you focus on the tasks only you can do, new Inman contributor America Foy writes.

How I script, edit and caption real estate videos FAST using AI

Oct 29, 2025

Once you build structure into your process with the help of AI, you can focus on storytelling instead of logistics, Josh Ries writes.

Your words are undermining your value. Here’s how to fix the problem

Oct 29, 2025

On this episode, former Realtor.com CEO and 50-year veteran Allan Dalton explains why words like "past client," "listing agent" and "comps" are killing your value and offers smart replacements.

Think your listing is haunted? There’s a ‘trick’ for that

Oct 29, 2025

All types of paranormal spirits or energies can surface within a home, Shari DeBenedetti of "Ghost Hunters" told Inman. But if agents encounter them while trying to sell a listing, there are solutions.

CoStar CEO Andy Florance says in earnings call Zillow is ‘under siege’

Oct 29, 2025

CoStar Group released its Q3 earnings on Tuesday. Florance used the opportunity to deliver harsh criticism of rival Zillow, and outlined his competitive plan.