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Rechat launches Service Network, a new tool to help brokerages standardize referrals and connect clients with lenders, title and insurance providers.

The fintech company aims to make HELOCs easier to access. Meanwhile, the advisory council is designed to solicit input from industry leaders.

CEO Dezireh Eyn shares how professional and personal life shifts when global politics begin to take center stage.

Real estate agents are facing a surge in fraud attempts. Here’s how scammers operate — and how agents are becoming the first line of defense.

"The industry has started to consolidate, and consolidation is probably in the future for residential real estate," Erik Carlson told Inman.

Real’s deal for REMAX would create a 180,000-agent platform as consolidation reshapes brokerage competition.

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.

In this episode of Real Estate Insiders Unfiltered, Jerimiah Taylor, CEO of BrokerBot, breaks down what AI actually means for real estate agents, why most people are thinking about it wrong, and what it is actually changing and what it isn’t.

More homes are hitting the market, but pricing is still catching up. Here’s what that means for agents, buyers and investors right now.

Recent data shows that roughly 1 in 10 U.S. adults cares for a parent age 65 or older, with additional shares caring for spouses or partners.

Beazer Homes CEO Alan Merrill says employee service initiatives help build culture across the company’s divisions, including fundraising tied to an annual half-marathon. He also discusses Beazer’s long-running focus on energy efficiency, durability, and expanding solar communities.

Preservation of evidence and quick reporting is key in combatting schemes that led to $275 million in losses last year.

FSBO.com's loan officer portal supports listing creation and buyer screening, with an agent portal and FSBO Pro Agent planned later.

Mortgage groups welcomed HUD and FHFA plans for FICO 10T and VantageScore 4.0, but want timelines, pricing and guidance.

Federal agencies on Wednesday took steps to bring newer credit scoring models into the mortgage underwriting process, marking a significant shift in how borrower risk is evaluated.

Miltiadis Kastanis shows how branded developments are transforming buyer expectations and elevating the resident experience.

A North Carolina church just secured a conditional rezoning that includes 12 residential lots — no state law required. As the YIGBY movement expands across the U.S., real estate professionals need to understand how faith-based housing deals work and what to watch for when religious organizations bec...

From content audits to personal interaction, Baker shared insights from a career built with online virality and exceptional engagement, Troy Palmquist writes.

<p>California MBA CEO Paul Gigliotti explains how collaboration can turn disaster recovery policy into clearer resources and real paths forward for homeowners.</p>

<p>AI is reshaping mortgage economics, but lowering the cost to originate requires disciplined processes, measurable ROI and accountability across the organization.</p>