President Trump argues for keeping home prices high, borrowing costs low
The president argued that lowering home prices would cut into Americans' wealth gains, and stressed that lowering interest rates would help homebuyers struggling with affordability
Zillow files shed light on how it viewed Compass' technology
Court documents show how Zillow saw potential threats to its growth in the technology Compass was building for both agents and consumers
by Taylor Anderson Feb 2
Buyer, seller demand drives agent optimism to highest level in years
It's been a rough few years amid a steep transaction downturn. But real estate agents surveyed by Inman Intel are increasingly reporting genuine interest from homebuyers and sellers throughout their client pipelines ahead of a pivotal spring season
by Daniel Houston Feb 2
From TikTok to Meta to local businesses, accountability pressure builds
As Meta monetizes Threads and TikTok wobbles under new ownership, a notable lawsuit asks whether engagement-driven design has gone too far, Jessi Healey writes
by Jessi Healey Feb 2
portal wars
From upheaval in the portal landscape to the ongoing controversy around private listings, debates over access, control and cooperation intensified last week
by Christy Murdock Feb 2
560 deals and $400M later: How this team leader found his grit
In this episode, Power Real Estate Group's Jeffery Mcgonigle shares how he went from new agent crying in his car to leading one of the most productive teams in California with 160 agents
antitrust enforcement
Opinion
Without recalibrating how market power is measured, Sean Frank writes, future consolidations will clear regulatory review while transforming competitive market conditions
by Sean Frank Feb 2
smart fixes for stagnant listings
When you approach a lingering listing with a structured revival plan, Jimmy Burgess writes, sellers feel supported, buyers re-engage and momentum returns
by Jimmy Burgess Feb 1
As Alexander brothers stand trial, new Epstein documents detail more alleged rapes
The Justice Department released a massive trove of Epstein-related documents Friday, one of which describes multiple alleged rapes at an Epstein party
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 30
What today's market is telling us from the ground: Now Streaming
Learn how to find wins and opportunities in a shifting real estate landscape with insights and advice from top producers
by Inman Jan 30
Rocket’s lawsuit, Costar’s ‘fiasco,’ Compass’ ‘mess’: Inman Top 5
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
by Dani Vanderboegh Jan 30
zillow private listing ban
The company said the terminations were performance-based and part of its typical annual review process. Zillow has open roles for approximately the same number of employees
by Taylor Anderson Jan 30
Inman unveils class of 2026 Power Players, New York Power Brokers and MLS Power Executive winners
The 2026 Inman Power Players award celebrates industry leaders whose influence is shaping the future of real estate
by Inman Jan 30
Ryan Serhant on Compass-Anywhere: 'I think their stock is going to double'
In an Inman exclusive, the luxury CEO talked about the Compass-Anywhere merger, mortgage rates, and real estate consolidation. Serhant will be at Inman Connect next week
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 30
Threads for lead generation
A new quirk in the Threads algorithm showed Josh Ries that if you give leads too much information too early, you overwhelm them and lose them
by Josh Ries Jan 30
videos every real estate agent should make
The key to effective video marketing is to build a library of keystone content that creates exposure, demonstrates expertise, educates prospects and builds trust, Derek Carlson writes
by Derek Carlson Jan 29