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<p>The UK housing market has continued to soften, with sales agreed down 7% year-on-year and buyer demand falling 15%, according to the latest Zoopla House Price Index. Three in five homes listed for sale since January remain unsold, as higher mortgage rates and political uncertainty weigh on market...

LodeStar says purchase closing costs fell 2.9% in 2025, with 28 states posting declines. Costs in D.C. fell 21.1% while Delaware's rose 4.5%.

In today's high-cost market, excessive leverage can quickly turn a profitable property into a financial liability. Investors must prioritize conservative underwriting and consistent cash flow over extracting maximum equity.

While the mortgage industry is rapidly embracing AI for its efficiency gains, this rushed deployment threatens to outpace the governance required by regulators and capital markets. To avoid a painful compliance "hangover," lenders must proactively build scalably compliant infrastructure that ensures...

Mortgage rates are expected to stay in the 6%–6.5% range for 3 years, limiting volume-driven growth. Builders are prioritizing margin recovery through standardized design, faster permitting and connected workflows that reduce rework and carrying costs.

Roomvu CEO Sam Mehrbod on the launch of Engage Pages, why agents waste money on fragmented marketing tools and what AI-powered real estate marketing looks like in practice.

Whether you're working with a nervous first-time homebuyer or an experienced repeat client, Luke Babich writes, your approach can make all the difference in their level of comfort during a transaction.

Judge Hunt granted final approval to REMAX and Keller Williams Batton 1 settlements totaling $28.5 million, claims due Aug. 25, 2026.

Oil is near $70, but Fed hawks cite sticky inflation and full employment, keeping rate hikes in play and mortgage rates from falling.

MRED asked the court to compel arbitration with Zillow and stay claims ahead of a 2 day hearing on a preliminary injunction motion.

Reps. Sam Liccardo and William Timmons introduce the bipartisan Ounce of Prevention Act to allow CDBG funds for pre-disaster mitigation.

CRMLS launched 'Limited Exposure Coming Soon' listings, letting sellers set Internet display to No and exclude listings from IDX feeds.

Non-QM production is expected to reach $175 billion in 2026, compared to $108 billion in 2025.

The calendar may be telling Beazer Homes investors something Over the past six months, the homebuilding industry&#8217;s most closely watched M&#38;A drama has evolved from an unsolicited acquisition proposal into a public test of value, strategy and shareholder patience. Dream Finders Homes has ste...

A federal judge has granted Fannie Mae’s motion to compel arbitration and dismiss a lawsuit brought by 44 former employees who alleged they were fired in a discriminatory manner tied to the company’s charitable giving program.

With MLS no longer doing the selling, associations can reduce lapses by rewriting benefits in member terms and communicating them often.

Nykia Wright spent her Inman Connect San Diego session sharing her thoughts on media coverage of NAR and detailing how NAR has rebuilt its legal team, restructured internally and worked to close the trust gap with members since the Sitzer-Burnett settlement.

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.

Shilo's sales coaching platform beat out Palazzo and Upfront to win Inman's first pitch battle, which was judged by five industry leaders at Inman Connect San Diego.

Longtime Canopy MLS Chief Technology Officer Steve Byrd has been promoted to lead the organization as CEO beginning Aug. 1.