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AI data centers are edging out apartments as the development Americans least want next door. Nearly half of U.S. residents oppose construction of an AI data center in their neighborhood, while 38 percent support it, according to a Redfin-commissioned survey.

Two of the nation's largest independent brokerages are joining forces on a multi-year marketing partnership — and say the model could offer a blueprint for other independents facing consolidation pressure.

The Fed held rates on Wednesday in its most divided vote in decades. Three dissenters say the Iran oil shock has changed the math.

Century 21, Engel & Völkers, eXp Realty and other industry brands all made moves last week amid continuing consolidation.

No one is being forced to switch tech platforms. But both Compass and the Real Brokerage face incentives to persuade.

The platforms are done being passive about what gets rewarded. Instagram is restricting reposts, Meta is tightening partnership content standards and new research is poking holes in the demographic targeting assumptions most agents are still operating on.

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As the story behind the merger continues to unfold, Inman is bringing you news from all angles to help you make sense of the changes.

Alloy Advisors' Amit Kulkarni compares Real-REMAX, Compass-Anywhere and Rocket Companies to determine who made the best deal.

In this episode of Real Estate Insiders Unfiltered, Maverick Real Estate founder Jesse Garcia unpacks a statement most people in the industry are afraid to say: A lot of brokerages simply shouldn’t exist.

Why the customer experience is becoming the real competitive advantage.

Stanley Martin closed its $221M all-cash acquisition of United Homes, paying $1.18 per share and expanding its Southeast footprint.

eLEND hires tech veteran Roman Ramora as chief technology and innovation officer to lead AI, cloud and digital lending strategy.

HMBS issuance totaled $525 million in April, up from $441 million in March, while HECM endorsements fell 1.4% to 2,088 loans.

The team is designed to handle the execution side of transactions while coordinating long-term portfolio strategy across markets.

Ben Harris and Michael Copeland have joined View Homes as division presidents for Colorado and San Antonio, respectively, while Alyson Benn has been named vice president of corporate marketing, the Builder 100 homebuilder announced Monday. The appointments, effective in May, expand the Colorado Spri...

Recruiting Insight updated its belief stack manual with a workbook, bridge thoughts and a 48-hour rule to drive consistent follow-up.

A revised proposal from UWM Holdings Corporation to acquire Two Harbors Investment Corp. was formally rejected by the seller's board of directors, citing "financing, closing, business and credibility risks."

Leaders at the National Reverse Mortgage Lenders Association offered updates on key regulatory and legislative initiatives at this week's NRMLA Western Regional Meeting in Irvine, California.

LISC says insurance, utilities and inflation are squeezing affordable housing, as 374,497 units near expiry and starts drop in 2026.