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Trump’s mortgage bond promise already bringing rates down

Jan 9, 2026

Although $200 billion sounds like a lot of money, the impact and longevity of Fannie and Freddie's bond purchases on mortgage rates won't be as big as the Federal Reserve's.

Opportunity knocks: This week’s industry hires and moves

Jan 9, 2026

The industry shuffle continues, with teams and brokers going independent or returning to their roots. Here are updates from HomeSmart, The Agency and others.

How Compass, Zillow planned to win the private listing battle: Top 5

Jan 9, 2026

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.

Stop calling yourself a salesperson and lean into this identity shift

Jan 9, 2026

Coach Darryl Davis pushes back against the real estate industry's credibility crisis with advice on upgrading your professional identity.

The deal is done: Compass and Anywhere have officially merged

Jan 9, 2026

Less than four months after Compass and Anywhere — two of the biggest companies in real estate — announced a planned merger, the firms closed the $1.6 billion deal on Friday after receiving a majority of shareholder approval.

‘What’s the worst-case scenario for the industry?’ 2 leaders answer ‘ask me anything’ questions

Jan 9, 2026

You asked. They answered. In this no-holds-barred episode of Real Estate Insiders Unfiltered, James Dwiggins and Keith Robinson take on your questions — and they don’t hold back.

Docs offer inside peek at Compass’ war against ‘organized real estate’

Jan 9, 2026

"If we had twice the market share ... you can’t bully us anymore." A trove of new documents sheds light on Compass’s fight with Zillow.

How to repurpose one great idea into a week’s worth of social posts

Jan 9, 2026

Jeremy Knauff helps you develop a leveraged approach that efficiently turns a single topic into a mountain of content that you can publish to all social media platforms.

Pulte pledges Fannie, Freddie’s help in curbing home purchases by institutional investors

Jan 9, 2026

Trump's promise to "ban" large institutional investors from buying more single-family homes renews the debate over whether such a move would be legal — or make much of a dent on affordability.

How to create launch events that earn media attention, social buzz and buyer urgency 

Jan 9, 2026

Your property launch should be more than an event. It should be an experience that lingers in memory, generates conversation and ultimately drives action.

IDX reform is the real fight no one wants to have

Jan 9, 2026

Josh Ries examines why the system designed to help agents quietly handed control to third party portals, and how we can take it back.

A $3K commission saved me: Here’s why niche marketing wins

Jan 8, 2026

While 70 percent of Realtors compete for the same residential listings, you could be the only agent in your market who truly understands the emotional complexities of the niche you serve, America Foy writes.