Proptech CEO: We're 'empowering' real estate agents, not 'trying to displace' them
Infinityy wants buyers to turn to listings, not Google, with their questions. And the company believes it can turn early curiosity into faster, more qualified conversations
by Nick Pipitone Feb 23
ChatGPT tests ads, Meta restructures messaging and AI reshapes search visibility
From chatbot conversions and conversational ads to messaging consolidation and digital afterlife patents, platforms are reshaping who controls the conversation
by Jessi Healey Feb 21
Can Zillow’s NotebookLM tool stand out amid AI saturation?
Inman tech writer Nick Pipitone put Zillow's new Google NotebookLM to the test to answer the questions 'Who's it for?' and 'What does it mean for your business?'
by Nick Pipitone Feb 20
Opendoor lost $1B in Q4, but investors are still bullish
Opendoor saw revenue drop 17.9 percent to $4.37 billion in 2025. However, a quarter-over-quarter transaction rally has given company leaders – and investors — hope
by Marian McPherson Feb 19
real estate law and regulations
The agents who thrive in 2026 will be the ones who close deals without legal exposure
by Darryl Davis Feb 19
Andy Florance at ICLV 2024
The company has vowed to slash over 35% of its spending on Homes.com after years of attempting to build a 4th major real estate listings search portal
by Taylor Anderson Feb 19
Testing Reffkin's big idea: Take the Intel Index survey today
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by Daniel Houston Feb 19
The downturn punished proptech, but this exec says it's coming back
Artificial intelligence, profitability, construction — Second Century Ventures’ Ashley Stinton tells Inman where proptech investors are putting their money as the sector comes back to life
by Nick Pipitone Feb 18
Why smart AI adoption is the new competitive advantage for agents
The AI advantage will belong to those who use it more intentionally, more consistently and more intelligently than everyone else, Mauricio Umansky writes
by Mauricio Umansky Feb 17
How AI may be driving interest rates higher: Redfin economist
Lenders are pouring money into AI, Redfin's Daryl Fairweather said. As a result, there's less capital leftover for loans on everyday items
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 17
Homes.com moves toward filterless search with AI assistant
CoStar debuted Homes AI on Tuesday, its home search assistant that guides homebuyers through Homes.com listings and proprietary market data with natural language
by Marian McPherson Feb 17
Opendoor pushes AI pivot amid stock volatility
Investor scrutiny has grown lately as the iBuyer bets AI tools can improve margins in a shaky housing market
by Nick Pipitone Feb 17
AI tools for productivity
The real estate agents who are winning with technology right now are using it to remove friction and create efficiency, Jimmy Burgess writes
by Jimmy Burgess Feb 15
Zillow earnings, AI tools, the biggest lie: 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 Feb 13
James Harris wants Breezy to be the agent’s daily operating system
Harris tells Inman that the new vertical AI platform promises to replace scattered agent tools with 1 integrated workspace
by Nick Pipitone Feb 13