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
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Opinion
Drew Thompson explains why the era of complex, expensive real estate tech is over — and how you can build exactly what you need, right now
by Drew Thompson Feb 9
What’s in, what’s out: 5 marketing shifts you can’t ignore
Every market shift creates opportunity, but only for those willing to adjust, Jimmy Burgess writes. The agents who grow fastest are the ones doing what works now
by Jimmy Burgess Feb 8
RealScout scores a hat trick with massive AI-led update to platform
California proptech leader RealScout has released a trio of updates geared at helping agents optimize their MLS search and navigate client follow-ups with greater ease and precision
by Marian McPherson Feb 6
James Harris at Inman Connect New York 2026
At Inman Connect New York, tech leaders and agents warn that agents must evolve with consumer behavior — or risk irrelevance
by Nick Pipitone Feb 5
CMOs advise: Don't let artificial intelligence 'replace' your voice
Industry Chief Marketing Officers David Marine, Wendy Forsythe and Sandra Howard share how to thoughtfully and authentically use technology
by Marian McPherson Feb 5
Zillow's Errol Samuelson at Inman Connect New York
Samuelson said Tuesday that Compass CEO Robert Reffkin was not 'truthful' and took issue with the way Compass has defined a polarizing Zillow listing rule
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 3
Brad Inman at Inman Connect New York 2026
The founder of Inman argued on stage Tuesday that artificial intelligence will have a massive effect on business — and that it'll reward 'accountability and responsibility'
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 3