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Can you tell what’s real anymore? How AI video is testing our trust

Oct 18, 2025

For marketers and creators, the challenge ahead isn’t just keeping up with new tools; it’s learning how to build trust in a digital world where anything can be faked.

Rocket Mortgage rolls out bullish $822,550 conforming loan limit

Oct 17, 2025

The 2.4 percent increase ahead of an official announcement in November surpasses more cautious 1.5 percent increases adopted last month by UWM, Pennymac, CrossCountry and Rate.

Feds bust real estate execs in $25.9M scheme against homeless

Oct 17, 2025

Real estate developers Cody Holmes and Steven Taylor have been accused of defrauding a program that funds affordable housing projects and are now facing decades in federal prison.

What no one’s saying (but should be) about the future of real estate

Oct 17, 2025

Guy Gal and Inman CEO Emily Paquette discuss the broken brokerage model and what real estate agents need to meet the current moment.

Government shutdown nails housing programs in week 2

Oct 17, 2025

The longer the government shutdown lasts, the more it impacts the real estate industry. Here are the latest updates on the cusp of the shutdown's third week.

Zillow-ChatGPT, Compass-Anywhere, SCOTUS-REX: Top 5

Oct 17, 2025

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.

Tensions run high as buyers and sellers battle for ‘the driver’s seat’

Oct 17, 2025

Do buyers or sellers have the upper hand? Three real estate brokers explain why it's an impossible question to answer and how they're helping clients navigate a fragmented market by managing expectations and smart negotiations.

A 7-home estate and a former talk show host’s Montecito hideaway among September’s priciest sales

Oct 17, 2025

Last month's most expensive luxury home sales include an oceanfront showplace you just can't build anymore and a celebrity ex-pat's former residence.

‘Top of mind’ means nothing without value. 5 ways to do it right

Oct 17, 2025

The old playbook of “just stay remembered” doesn’t work in the digital age. Clients are bombarded with information, and unless you provide consistent value, your presence fades into the noise.

7 low-inventory market strategies every agent should adopt in Q4

Oct 17, 2025

Housing expert Luke Babich says that agents need to bring their A-game to thrive this fall in 2025’s late season market with these seven key tips.

Why the Compass-Anywhere merger won’t be real estate’s LVMH

Oct 17, 2025

Distinct brands that serve a variety of real estate market price points are required for the Compass-Anywhere merger to be effective, Michael Valdes writes.

Lesson Learned: Real estate apprenticeship is the answer to new agent retention

Oct 16, 2025

Find out more about broker-owner Courtney Poulos' journey and what she thinks new agents need most from the industry.