Zillow exec: AI should give agents 'time to go do the human stuff'
Zillow VP of Product Cameron Swiggett told Inman AI innovation and investment has snowballed, and argued the tech doesn't dim human innovation — it highlights it
by Marian McPherson Jan 16
A picture of a woman shaking hands with someone, indicating that the deal is done and she's avoided these real estate lead generation mistakes.
Contributor Nikki Beauchamp writes that the way agents lead through market ups and downs sets the tone for meaningful professional relationships
by Nikki Beauchamp Jan 15
real estate economist
In this exclusive series on Inman, Windermere’s Principal Economist Jeff Tucker looks at the numbers that matter most, including an MBS plan from the White House and recent jobs numbers
by Jeff Tucker Jan 15
REMAX expands Canadian footprint with $3B family brokerage
Toronto real estate dynamo Vivian Risi and her 2 children, Michelle and Justin, have moved their brokerages to REMAX after years with Royal LePage. The Risis' teams closed $3B in 2025 alone
by Marian McPherson Jan 15
20 major metros primed for affordability this year
Slowed home price growth, declining mortgage rates and rising incomes will contribute to the typical mortgage payment becoming affordable in 20 of 50 of the largest US metro areas this year
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 15
Trump ban on institutional investors
Opinion
Although Trump is attempting to respond to legitimate frustrations in the housing market, the proposed ban won't increase supply, Derek Carlson writes
by Derek Carlson Jan 14
new agent
Broker Zac Kennedy shares why 2026 is the year new real estate agents are poised to win big by trading flash for fundamentals
by Zac Kennedy Jan 14
2025 existing-home sales miss 2024 pace by razor-thin 1K margin
Existing-home sales increased 5.1% month over month in December. However, it wasn't enough to push 2025 sales above the previous year's level
by Marian McPherson Jan 14
real estate agent confidence
Coach Darryl Davis and his team have weathered many turbulent markets with their clients for decades, and they are predicting that confidence will be key for what’s ahead
by Darryl Davis Jan 14
inflation is changing buyer behavior
Help buyers understand the long-term impact of a real estate purchase instead of getting hung up on short-term market challenges, Luke Babich writes
by Luke Babich Jan 13
Latest Consumer Price Index data leaves door open for March rate cut
Inflation rose at an annual rate of 2.7% in December, leading many to believe the Fed will hold rates steady this month. But if market conditions cool, a March rate cut may be in the cards
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 13
higher-rate market
Don't leave buyers high and dry amid higher interest rates, coach Verl Workman writes. Develop financial and negotiation strategies to tap into the market, and help clients win
by Verl Workman Jan 13
Visualize the market and win the client with Inman data tools
Updated monthly with the latest Realtor.com data, these tools transform raw data into actionable insights and client-ready visuals
by Inman Jan 12
Donald Trump and Jerome Powell, mortgage rates drop on Powell speech
Although $200B sounds like a lot of money, the impact and longevity of Fannie and Freddie's bond purchases on mortgage rates won't be as big as the Federal Reserve's
by Matt Carter Jan 9
Pulte pledges Fannie, Freddie's help in curbing home purchases by institutional investors
Trump's promise to "ban" big investors from buying more single-family homes renews the debate over whether such a move would be legal — or make much of a dent on affordability
by Matt Carter Jan 8
Homebuyer demand sags as mortgage rates stay range bound
Applications for purchase mortgages drops for a 5th consecutive week to the lowest level since October as mortgage rates continue to hover above 6%, MBA lender surveys show
by Matt Carter Jan 7