The National Association of Realtors released its 2025 Annual Report on Tuesday, reflecting on industry pressure points and how NAR is helping Realtors 'thrive in their day-to-day businesses'
Even though buyers have the upper hand over sellers nationally, many have stuck to the sidelines anyway due to the high cost of homeownership and economic uncertainty
As it geared up to fight for rules that were favorable to its private listings strategy, Compass set out to understand where hundreds of MLSs stood — and to create a 1-to-5 ranking system
Transparency and fairness are essential in the face of increasing industry consolidation and the growth of private listing networks, indie CEO Dezireh Eyn writes
If your buyer clients keep stalling, ghosting or drifting, don't reach for better scripts, lead-gen expert Josh Ries writes. Reach for a better process
At its core, real estate hasn’t changed much at all, writes broker-owner Emily Askin. It’s still about showing up for people, building trust and staying connected long after the closing table
The debate around public vs. private listings is moving from dueling op-eds to the Washington statehouse with a new bill seeking to limit the practice
Opinion
When we lead with integrity and purpose, homeownership becomes more than a transaction, Julia Lashay Israel writes. It becomes a pathway to stability, dignity and possibility
Contributor Dr. Lee Davenport writes that real estate agents have a responsibility to answer Dr. King's 1967 rhetorical question, "Where do we go from here?" with action, not complacency
To build momentum in 2026, you will need to generate and convert more leads
How culture-first branding cuts through algorithmic sameness and content fatigue
Lawyer Peter Giattino is facing felony charges for allegedly stealing $750K from a real estate client. He's accused of spending the funds on gambling and other personal expenses
Mortgage lender Newrez announced this week that it'll let would-be borrowers count their crypto assets when qualifying for a loan. The company said it's the first major lender to make such a move
Younger generations inheriting trillions in real estate are poised to reshape the market, prioritize lifestyle, financial stability, according to Coldwell Banker Global Luxury's 2026 Trend Report
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
Opinion
Real estate coach and contributor Darryl Davis says it’s time for agents to forget the noise and step up their integrity to define their career in the new year
