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Mortgage lenders ask for more guidance on VantageScore 4.0
FHFA Director Bill Pulte is reportedly "on thin ice" with several Trump administration officials over lack of communication on new Fannie and Freddie credit score policy.
Trump administration expands Fannie Mae title waiver program
Title insurers wanted to put the brakes on a pilot program that uses automated title reviews to allow some homeowners to refinance their mortgage without having to pay for title insurance.
With Instagram’s latest update, posts can now boost your SEO
Learn how to become more visible on Google with a new Instagram update for professional accounts that allows social media content to appear in search engine search results, Kyle Basila writes.
Compass agrees to share its exclusive listings, with 2 caveats
Compass said it will share its 6,000-plus exclusive listings with brokerages and multiple listing services, as long as they don't alter or monetize listings — or share listings with platforms that do.
Gatekeeping, portal wars, ‘Armageddon’: Inman’s Top 5
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.
Jade Mills advises new agents not to neglect Sunday open houses
The luxury real estate vet spoke with Inman about market trends, tips for newbie agents, how to handle difficult clients and more in advance of her appearance at Luxury Connect.
13 tips for turning your summer open house into a marketing event
A great open house is more than a walkthrough; it’s a full-blown marketing event. Coach Darryl Davis shares ways to make the most of the opportunity.
Goby Homes centers on driving transactions: Tech Review
Goby Homes is a people-centered platform for agents and brokerages to better manage the people and processes that drive business.
10 summer holidays that make perfect pop-by moments
Looking for fresh ways to connect with clients this summer? Holly Brink shares plug-and-play ideas for thoughtful, fun, low-cost touches that build trust and spark conversation.
Whether it’s a penthouse or a purse, visibility matters: Exclusive
Coldwell Banker Realty President and CEO Kamini Lane writes that private property listing claims ignore the basic logic of supply and demand.
7 interior design hacks every agent should know
Real estate agents don’t have to be interior decorators, broker Annette DeCicco writes, but they should be able to provide design solutions so buyers can choose their own designs.
Trump official: Fed chair to answer for ‘ostentatious’ renovations
OMB Director Russell Vought put accusations that Fed Chair Jerome Powell lied to Congress about a $2.5 billion renovation of the Fed's headquarters in writing Thursday.
Broker Spotlight: Tricia Schlosser, Century 21 Morrison Realty
Find out how this standout North Dakota broker delivers "full-service support for serious professionals" and for the clients they serve.
Median US home price hits new record as pending sales drop
The median home sale price ticked up to $399,633 as pending sales saw a 3.5 percent drop annually. Still, mortgage applications, home touring and Google searches for "homes for sale" increased, in a positive sign for sellers.
How to build a network that supports clients and drives leads
Tune in to Inman Access as Amy Stockberger teaches you to build a vendor network that serves clients and generates leads.
Competing philosophies, exclusive listings and the consumer trust tipping point
Chris Kelly, president and CEO of HomeServices of America, asks whether the decisions being made today are strengthening or weakening real estate professionals' role in the homeownership journey.
Dwiggins: Zillow understands the consumer better than NAR
In Part 2 of our deep dive convo with James Dwiggins, co-CEO of franchisor NextHome, he accuses Robert Reffkin of "posturing" to pressure MLSs to change rules around private listings.
Teams Spotlight: Ricardo Rodriguez and Associates
Learn why this powerhouse New England team lead and his agents don't just sell homes; they shape experiences.