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Helpful resources and a call to action for California wildfire victims

Jan 17, 2025

Real estate professionals aren't just in the business of helping people buy and sell houses; they are the guardians of the very idea of home, coach Darryl Davis writes.

Vacant 2nd homes could be a lifeline to Los Angeles evacuees

Jan 17, 2025

Agents have drawn on all their resources to play "matchmaker" to place people who don't need to use secondary properties with those who need housing in the area. Results are mixed, but it's working for some.

Rollout of new mortgage credit scoring models pushed back

Jan 17, 2025

Plan to require lenders working with Fannie and Freddie to use FICO Score 10 T and VantageScore 4.0 models by Q4 2025 has been dropped, with new implementation date "TBD."

SCOTUS, ChatGPT, no-BS: Inman’s Top 5 stories of the week

Jan 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.

Flyhomes users can now ‘reimagine’ home interiors

Jan 17, 2025

Home search portal and real estate services company Flyhomes has released a new consumer-facing, virtual home customization feature called Reimagine.

‘This feeling is devastating:’ Celebs who lost their homes in LA wildfires

Jan 17, 2025

Dozens of high-profile celebrities have lost their homes in the Los Angeles wildfires since last week, including Mandy Moore, Anthony Hopkins, John Goodman, Julia Louis-Dreyfus and more.

SCOTUS upheld the TikTok ban. Here’s what agents should do now

Jan 17, 2025

The Supreme Court’s decision to uphold TikTok’s divestiture deadline on Friday leaves real estate agents racing to adapt their marketing strategies. Experts Katie Lance and Cynthia Seifert share how to diversify platforms, deepen client connections and build resilience as the app’s future hangs in the balance.

Here’s how AI will impact real estate transactions

Jan 17, 2025

Tune in to Inman Access, and learn how artificial intelligence will impact homebuying, homeselling and the consumer experience.

Luxury Presence debuts Brokerage Listing Networks amid CCP debate

Jan 17, 2025

Los Angeles-based Luxury Presence, which launched as a website developer for luxury brands before evolving into a wide-ranging software provider, will unveil the solution at ICNY on Tuesday.

The CEOs in the spotlight at Inman Connect New York

Jan 17, 2025

Inman Connect New York is renowned for gathering the brightest minds in real estate, offering unparalleled access to expert insights and networking opportunities. This January, join industry leaders at the Hilton Midtown for transformative discussions on technology, branding and market strategies to propel your business into 2025. Discover how to leverage this premier event to enhance your professional growth and adapt to the ever-changing real estate landscape.

Wildfires don’t discriminate, but people do. Fight back with fairness

Jan 17, 2025

As real estate first responders, Dr. Lee Davenport writes, let us be mindful to fight fire with fairness and fair housing in mind.

What you need to know about the cold call rule changes this month

Jan 17, 2025

For real estate agents, changes to the Telephone Consumer Protection Act on Jan. 27 will mean being extra careful with how you gather leads, contact potential clients and manage consent.