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Leadership, not location: The future of agent engagement

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Wed, 2026-02-11 18:33
When agents love your leadership, believe in your support and see tangible impact in their businesses, they show up — not because they’re required to, but because they want to, Lori Muller writes.

Pennymac to acquire Cenlar for $257.5M in mega mortgage merger

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Wed, 2026-02-11 18:19
The deal is expected to close in the second half of this year. It would make Pennymac the second-largest mortgage servicer in the country and one the largest subservicers, the company said.

How to build success that lasts? Stay when you feel like quitting

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Wed, 2026-02-11 17:31
Darryl Davis interviews Harcourt's Mike Green for his "Real Estate Unscripted" podcast and finds out why real estate success is rarely accidental.

Your 1st reality check of 2026: Turning intention into execution

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Wed, 2026-02-11 17:13
If you’re willing to pause, assess your business honestly and recommit with intention, coach Melanie Klein writes, you’re already doing something most people won’t.

California agent fesses up to $9M Ponzi scheme

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Wed, 2026-02-11 16:08
Since 2018, Matthew Campbell used at least $2.29 million in newly acquired investor funds to pay previous investors and keep up his scheme.

Foreclosure Activity Remains High Annually as Affordability Challenges Persist

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Wed, 2026-02-11 15:38

Even though 2026 is looking brighter, affordability—not just in homebuying but in homeownership—continues to face challenges as the market works to normalize. For homeowners specifically, the costs of owning a home continue to add pressure as the latest data from ATTOM saw foreclosure activity remain high year-over-year. ATTOM’s Foreclosure Market Report for January found that…

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SkySlope Debuts Ayce to Help Agents Reach Income Goals Faster

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Wed, 2026-02-11 14:49

SkySlope announced the launch of Ayce, its newest app for iOS and the next evolution in real estate coaching. Designed as an always-on, goal-driven coach, Ayce blends generative AI with real-world industry expertise to help agents translate their ambitions into consistent, measurable action.  With Ayce, agents input their income and production goals, and the app…

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This company wants to take virtual property tours outside

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Wed, 2026-02-11 14:42
Planitar’s new iGUIDE Site Plans extend virtual listings beyond interiors, giving buyers a full exterior view of properties.

Congress Zeroes in on Permitting, Affordability and Supply in High-Profile Housing Hearing

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Wed, 2026-02-11 14:02

Housing affordability is an issue to be tackled from many directions; which ways are on lawmakers’ radar? The House Financial Services committee (which covers the real estate sector) provided insight into that during a hearing Tuesday on rising housing costs, titled “Priced Out of the American Dream.”  Those giving testimony at the hearing, where discussion…

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Simple Ways Agents Can Add Value After Closing (Without Big Gifts)

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Wed, 2026-02-11 13:51

For many agents, a closing gift marks the end of a transaction. But for clients, it’s often just the beginning of homeownership—and that’s where small, thoughtful follow-ups can make a lasting impression. Agents don’t need expensive gifts or elaborate gestures to stay top-of-mind after closing. Sometimes, the most meaningful value comes from showing up at…

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MBA: Affordability Challenges Driving Rise in Government-Backed Loan Activity

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Wed, 2026-02-11 13:49

Applications for home loans remained essentially flat this week, declining slightly along with the refinance share of total mortgage activity, while experts note an uptick in government-backed loan applications is an indicator of ongoing affordability challenges. According to the latest Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) report, the Market Composite Index—the measure of mortgage loan activity volume…

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Jobs Report Sees ‘Modest’ Improvement, With 2026 Rate Cuts in Flux

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Wed, 2026-02-11 13:21

On the heels of the decision from the Federal Reserve’s Open Market Committee (FOMC) to hold interest rates steady, the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics data appears to support the decision as jobs and unemployment saw improvement in January. The latest Employment Situation Summary—aka the jobs report—saw the U.S. add 130,000 jobs in January, and…

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Zillow Matches Earning Targets; Legal Issues Downplayed

USA Real Estate News-RISMedia - Wed, 2026-02-11 13:13

Fresh from its dramatic victory in federal court on Feb. 6, in which U.S. District Judge Jeannette Vargas of the Southern District of New York denied a request by Compass to block its new listing rules, the Seattle-based portal giant announced in a report Feb. 10 that earnings for Q4 2025 and for the full…

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Here’s how much homebuyer affordability has improved this year

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Wed, 2026-02-11 12:06
Affordability is improving in 37 out of the 50 most populous metros in the U.S. as mortgage rates come down and household incomes gradually rise. However, in pricey coastal markets, most households still only earn about half of what is necessary to afford the typical home.

Proptech VCs want faster payback and fewer risks in 2026

USA Real Estate News-Inman - Wed, 2026-02-11 11:01
January’s proptech funding data points to a market emphasizing scale, capital structure and operational durability over early experimentation.
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