2026 so far: Consolidation, private listings and what comes next
2026 so far: Consolidation, private listings and what comes next
The hosts break down the headlines shaping the 2027 real estate market outlook
by James Dwiggins AND Keith Robinson Oct 26
Anthony Lamacchia
Opinion
'Robert Reffkin is going too far': indie founder Anthony Lamacchia
OPINION: Anthony Lamacchia says the private listing crusade is burying home inventory
by Anthony Lamacchia Oct 26
KW, AGNT, HomeServices of America, Real REMAX fight private listings with new collaboration
KW, AGNT, HomeServices of America, Real REMAX fight private listings with new collaboration
Top real estate franchisors launch Open Real Estate to share listings with MLSs and portals
by Marian McPherson Oct 26
Within brokerages, power users begin to adopt agentic AI: Survey
Within brokerages, power users begin to adopt agentic AI: Survey
The real estate pros getting more out of AI are increasingly letting it act in their files or software. Here are the tasks they're tackling
by Daniel Houston Oct 26
An image of Ryse Realty Group leaders in front of a map of America to represent the nationally expanding team.
Don't call it an expansion team. Ryse is a national 'platform' that spans 8 states, for now
Currently operating in 10 markets, the platform plans to enter another 10 states over the next year
by Dani Vanderboegh Oct 23
the agency AI
‘A steering wheel, not a dashboard’: Inside The Agency’s in-house AI build (EXCLUSIVE)
EVP of Digital Strategy Zane Burnett says The Agency will formally unveil the platform next month
by Nick Pipitone Oct 23
Compass sues CRMLS, Alex Vidal and 6 MLSs sue Compass: Top 5
Compass sues CRMLS, Alex Vidal and 6 MLSs sue Compass: Top 5
Here are the most essential stories of the week, according to Inman readers
by Dani Vanderboegh Oct 23
How Compass' fight with MLSs became a coordinated legal battle
How Compass' fight with MLSs became a coordinated legal battle
9 MLSs are now pushing back against Compass as disputes over listing rules escalate
by AJ LaTrace Oct 23
Will mortgage rates hit 8%? Zillow's chief economist Mischa Fisher weighs in.
Will mortgage rates hit 8%? Zillow's chief economist weighs in
Mischa Fisher shares the odds and breaks down why waiting buyers are only saving $26 a month
by James Dwiggins AND Keith Robinson Oct 22
MLS cooperation model
Opinion
When did we go from cooperating brokers to competing brokers?
OPINION: Here’s why 'every broker is a competitor' fails
by Darryl Davis Oct 22
Philip White passes torch to Mark McLaughlin at Sotheby's International Realty (EXCLUSIVE)
Philip White passes torch to Mark McLaughlin at Sotheby's International Realty (EXCLUSIVE)
McLaughlin will take the reins of day-to-day operations, while former CEO White serves as executive chairman
by Marian McPherson Oct 22
antitrust enforcement
6 MLSs across US file lawsuit against Compass
The complaint, which comes from MLSs across the US, is the latest in a string of conflicts
by Christy Murdock Oct 22
brokerage succession planning
The succession gap: Why 2026 is the inflection point you can't ignore
Brokerage succession planning is a core business discipline, not a retirement task
by Kate Conquest Oct 22
New markets, new leaders: The Agency heads to Des Moines
New markets, new leaders: The Agency heads to Des Moines
Coldwell Banker enters Korea, and Peter Hernandez joins Side
by Jessi Healey Oct 22
An image of Alex Vidal and Compass International Holdings CEO Robert Reffkin on court steps to represent compass sues ex-era president.
Compass sues ex-ERA president Alex Vidal over move to REMAX
The brokerage behemoth alleges former ERA president breached non-compete agreements
by AJ LaTrace Oct 21
hiring a real estate assistant
Hiring an assistant? Don’t choose the real estate agent down the hall
Why an experienced executive assistant hired through an agency works better
by Bob Burns Oct 21