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KB Home to build first wildfire-resistant community in SoCal

Mar 28, 2025

KB Home, one of the largest U.S. homebuilders, is breaking new ground with Southern California's first wildfire-resilient new-home community, the company announced Thursday. The community is a game changer for homebuyers seeking safety in fire-prone areas.

Rates have room to come down as economy cools: Fannie Mae

Mar 28, 2025

Tariffs are expected to rekindle inflation and slow economic growth, but the recent pullback in mortgage rates should provide a "small boost" to home sales this year, economists say.

Miltiadis Kastanis boomerangs to Compass to head new dev sales

Mar 28, 2025

Kastanis began his career at Compass and spent the last roughly seven years becoming a leading Florida agent for Douglas Elliman. He received an Ellie Award in 2025 as the firm's No. 4 agent in Florida by sales GCI.

Strategies for agent recruitment and retention: Now streaming

Mar 28, 2025

Tune in to Inman Access to learn more about real estate agent recruiting and retention that aligns with brokerage values.

The CCP illusion: NAR’s Jedi mind trick on a failing policy

Mar 28, 2025

Compliance expert Summer Goralik examines the new watered-down version of Clear Cooperation announced this week along with what it means for agents and consumers.

Fair housing suit against Elliman, agents dismissed with prejudice

Mar 28, 2025

Shaniqua Newkirk alleged that agents at the luxury firm violated the Fair Housing Act in either failing to respond to her requests for assistance in finding housing or simply not helping her with her Section 8 voucher.

Compass Florida opens new office in Naples, welcomes Karen Stabile

Mar 28, 2025

Compass Florida is expanding its reach even further into Southwest Florida's luxury real estate market with the opening of a brand new office in the heart of downtown Naples, the brokerage announced Wednesday. The Stabile Group, led by real estate expert Karen Stabile, will be joining the new space.

NAR’s Clear Cooperation Policy tweak: Inman’s Top 5

Mar 28, 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.

CFPB cites DEI in push to kill $105k settlement with mortgage broker

Mar 28, 2025

Acting director Russell Vought claims bureau "abused its power" in redlining case against Townstone Financial that dragged on for four years, to "further the goal of mandating DEI in lending."

NAR announces 61 positions eliminated in overhaul

Mar 28, 2025

The cuts are all part of what NAR called a "months-long strategy" to "streamline" and "reposition" around its new leadership team, as well as "reallocate" the association's budget dollars.

Women’s History Month: How Nancy Garcia gives back

Mar 28, 2025

Learn from this South Florida agent and philanthropist to feed others before you eat, survive shutdowns, navigate lockdowns and weather a financial crisis by keeping the community’s head above water. 

It’s easier than you think: 10 simple steps to turn 1 listing into 4

Mar 28, 2025

A real estate professional's ability to turn one listing into multiple transactions is what helps good agents become great agents, Jimmy Burgess writes.