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Kevin Brown shares his plans as NAR’s new president (EXCLUSIVE)
Brown, a longtime leader within the organization, will serve a one-year term as president at a time when NAR is trying to prove its value to 1.49 million members.

How to turn up the volume and amplify your brand with podcasting
Your voice is your brand, CEO Stacey Ross Cohen writes. Let it be heard when you make real estate podcasting part of a compelling content marketing strategy.

Fallout over Fed policymakers’ investments reshaping the board
The resignation of Biden appointee Adriana Kugler and pending retirement of Atlanta Fed President Raphael Bostic renews speculation that Trump will seek to undermine Fed independence.

Realtors reject proposal to require disclosure of more referral fees
The proposal would have amended the Realtor Code of Ethics to expand what sources of revenue must be disclosed to clients. It passed one vote — but was rejected in a final round.

Paraspot AI sees the future of property inspection: Tech Review
Craig C. Rowe reviews Paraspot on behalf of Inman. The application is mobile-first and assists in capturing conditions of apartments, homes, and other properties using computer vision and audio narration.

41 years, 8 lessons, 1 truth about real estate that never changes
If you want to build a life and career worth smiling about, coach Darryl Davis writes, don’t just chase the newest app or lead system. Go back to the fundamentals.

53% of US homes lost value from 2024 — but it’s not a crash
Zillow Senior Economic Researcher Treh Manhertz said statistics reflect a normalizing market and show that the vast majority of homes are retaining their value, even as the rate of appreciation cools.

NAR repeals rule requiring membership for MLS access, leaves decision to locals
NAR said access to the MLS will be a "matter of local discretion." The change is part of NAR's ongoing effort to find areas of potential legal risk and get rid of them.

8 reasons you should never recommend a 50-year mortgage
A 50-year mortgage may look tempting to a cash-strapped homebuyer, trainer Bernice Ross writes, but the cons far outweigh the easier up-front and monthly payments.

Inside Nykia Wright’s master plan to fix NAR and rebuild trust
National Association of Realtors CEO Nykia Wright provides a candid look at the organizational turnaround she's led since becoming full-time CEO, including her newly approved strategic plan.

Will Anywhere merger launch M&A arms race? It’s not yet clear: Intel
Competitor brokerages have been largely silent in recent weeks on plans to join forces in response to the Compass-Anywhere deal. But some do sense opportunities arising from the deal. And one big real estate player didn't hold his tongue.

What ‘6-7’ reveals about the new real estate attention economy
A chaotic meme with no real meaning ended up revealing how fast attention moves now and why that speed matters for anyone trying to reach consumers.

Boomers may experience these brutal surprises when they move
Boomers may have big problems when it comes time to sell, trainer Bernice Ross writes. Her personal experience comes with a warning for agents and their 55+ clients.

Are 50-year mortgages an affordability fix or a time bomb?
This week on The Download, Inman contributors and staffers weigh in on the controversy surrounding President Trump's 50-year mortgage idea.

The 5 non-negotiables of real estate AI
AI in real estate should give agents time back, not take more of it. It should surface meaningful actions the agent didn't even know to ask, create outcomes, and then give the agent the power to approve, edit, or decline every move.

3 opportunities agents miss without a top global brand
Real estate may be local, but aligning with a brand that’s truly global provides many agents with the opportunity to take business to greater heights.

AI basics for agents: How to get started with confidence
Foundational guidance to help real estate teams and agents understand AI and put it to work for their business

Dawn of a new era: Here’s how NAR says it’s changing for its members
Two years after controversy engulfed the nation's largest trade group, the National Association of Realtors says it's charting a new course.