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New foreclosure filings dropped 12 percent in December as a once-feared wave of mortgage defaults has largely failed to materialize, according to a new report from Attom Data Solutions.

HomeServices of America subsidiary Edina Realty has acquired Hegg Realtors, the largest brokerage in South Dakota by sales volume. Hegg's 200 agents will keep their local brand.

RE/MAX, Ryan Serhant and Keller Williams all made headlines this week. Test your knowledge of the week's biggest real estate stories to determine if you're up to date on the biggest industry news.

One of the industry's most inventive customer relationship solutions, Cloze, is working to overcome agents' most cumbersome hurdle: lead conversion. It has implemented a powerful new feature that places leads in front of the agent with whom they have the best relationship.

As we approach MLK Day 2022, it's time to explore the ways the housing industry struggles with both consumers and agents being superficially and unfairly judged by their skin color and race — as well as remedies in the works.

Marketproof presents gleaming data-powered visualizations for better understanding market activity and trends in some of America's largest and most complex cities.

Our ability to grow our businesses can be enhanced by tech tools. Here are 22 tech tools that Jimmy Burgess’ business uses, plus what he considers the greatest real estate tech tool of all time.

If you're new to the business and looking to catch up or just curious what other agents are reading, we've got you covered. How do we know? Because tens of thousands of industry professionals are reading about them. Below are the most-read how-to's on Inman from 2021. 

Compass has launched its first office in New Hampshire, according to a company announcement. Fifteen top agents will establish the brokerage's presence in Portsmouth.

Police believe 44-year-old Frank Mainka called agents in Mississippi and threatened to rape them during home showings. The incident highlights the challenges agents face when it comes to safety.

Realtor and lawyer Sang Min Lim said getting into K-Pop was a way to "stand out" from others in his fields while simultaneously developing one of his passions.

Yeager spent decades as a franchisor at Century 21, ultimately leading the brand's expansion into Latin America and Europe.

 Boogie and Woogie, a pair of Huacaya alpacas belonging to agent Tobias Riday-White, brought together an Oakland neighborhood Friday after the animals broke free of their enclosure.

Atlanta-base PadSplit secured properties in seven new markets, including Houston, Richmond, Tampa, New Orleans, Indianapolis, Dallas and Jacksonville.

Don’t be threatened by new advancements that you don’t yet understand. Instead, think about their positive impact on the industry, and educate yourself on the ins and outs of virtual real estate — because your clients will be asking about it.