What you need to know about the House's new affordability bill
The Housing for the 21st Century Act passed on Monday, which aims to improve affordability through zoning, financing and regulatory overhauls. The bill will go to the Senate next
by Marian McPherson Feb 11
real estate is a service business
Consumers are attracted by great products but retained by great service. Zac Kennedy breaks down how to 'click' from ruthless product marketer to empathetic service provider
by Zac Kennedy Feb 11
Bad Bunny Super Bowl halftime show
Opinion
In honor of the convergence of DtMF, Black History Month and Super Bowl LX in Santa Clara County, Dr. Lee Davenport looks back at the ‘Godfather of Silicon Valley,’ Roy Lee Clay Sr.
by Lee Davenport Feb 10
running a brokerage in 2026
The playbooks that worked 3 years ago are dead. Nick Schlekeway breaks down what broker-owners face today and the assumptions they must abandon to survive
by Nick Schlekeway Feb 10
Loving the Olympics? Take a peek into Milan's property market
Prime residential properties in Milan saw a 7% price increase between Q2 2024 and Q2 2025. Feast your eyes on a few of the city's luxury listings
An image of a $100 bill to represent real estate budget truths.
Softening rates opened the door for 4.8M borrowers to refinance their mortgages in January, the highest level in 4 years. However, affordability levels remain below pre-pandemic levels
by Marian McPherson Feb 9
Markets in the South emerge as big losers in annual home price growth
Several Southern markets that entered a boom phase during the COVID-19 pandemic are facing a market correction now as home prices continue to normalize
Realtor.com reports growth as parent CEO calls rival Homes.com 'at least a fixer-upper'
Realtor.com's parent company saw revenue increase 10 percent year over year. The CEO of the firm that owns the portal took the opportunity to call rival Homes.com a potential 'knockdown'
help clients become homeowners in 2026
With affordability continuing to challenge first-time buyers, agents can stand out by helping clients think creatively about what’s possible, ERA's Alex Vidal writes
by Alex Vidal Feb 6
commitment as competitive advantage
Are you building a business or simply participating in one? Lori Muller shares why going all-in on your real estate business changes everything
by Lori Muller Feb 4
The affordable housing crisis isn't just financial. It's political
Opinion
American attitudes around home affordability will determine whether Congress treats housing as a priority or as another talking point to be dropped between election cycles
by America Foy Feb 4
secondary real estate markets
Those who understand emerging markets will be the ones clients trust, Blake O'Shaughnessy writes, while those who focus on legacy markets risk missing where demand is actually forming
love letter to real estate brokers
Opinion
The industry needs hands-on boutique brokers more than ever before. Keith Robinson pays homage to their personal and professional value
by Keith Robinson Feb 2
EXp's Wendy Forsythe talks AI and why 2026 is a 'reset' year
Ahead of Inman Connect New York, EXp Chief Marketing Officer Wendy Forsythe dished on AI, building a strong company culture amid chaos and how to reset after a difficult year
by Marian McPherson 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
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