Does Luxury Presence's $37M Series C forecast a big year for proptech investment?
The funding is a good sign for real estate technology founders and growth-minded executives, helping support the argument that the 'proptech winter' is facing an optimistic change of season
by Craig C. Rowe Jan 8
Actions that matter: Why being 'all in' still wins in an AI-driven industry
Success doesn't come from automation, CEO and coach Lori Muller writes. It's earned through every action, every relationship and every moment of authenticity
by Lori Muller Jan 7
CoStar plans to slash spending on Homes.com through 2030
After investing heavily to create a 4th competing major real estate search portal, CoStar said Wednesday that it would cut spending on Homes.com by 35% this year
by Taylor Anderson Jan 7
Newrez bets on AI with strategic investment in startup HomeVision
Top 5 lender and loan servicer says it's already using HomeVision's AI tech to evaluate collateral and will expand its capabilities to create an automated end-to-end underwriting platform
by Matt Carter Jan 7
Alex Vidal interview
ERA Brand President Alex Vidal talks negotiations, relationships and how leaders can ensure their agents maintain a high emotional IQ amid the rise of artificial intelligence
by Marian McPherson Jan 7
How this team leader closes 950 deals a year on cruise control
How do you lead a 70-agent team to 950 deals a year without burning out? In this episode, Matt Delhougne, shares the systems, structure and mindset behind his massive St. Louis team
Is AI working for you?
Christie's International Real Estate President Gavin Swartzman outlines 3 guiding principles that help brokers harness the power of AI to grow their value proposition and their business
by Gavin Swartzman Jan 6
2026 forecast
Everybody's looking ahead to 2026, so this week's Download rounds up the forecasts and advice you need to hit the ground running
by Christy Murdock Jan 5
Real estate marketing forecasts for 2026 point to tighter budgets, deeper AI use and rising platform volatility. real estate marketing 2026
From tighter budgets to deeper AI integration, 2026 is shaping up to be a year of higher stakes for social and digital marketing
by Jessi Healey Jan 5
26 how-tos to future-proof your business in 2026
To help make sure that you start 2026 on the right foot, Dani Vanderboegh, who runs Inman's contributor program, has pulled together 26 how-tos worth reading again and again
by Dani Vanderboegh Jan 2
The top 10 moments that rocked the portal world in 2025
Mergers and acquisitions, antitrust lawsuits, listing bans and the potential entry of a new portal competitor ruled 2025. Here's a look back at the top moments
by Marian McPherson Dec 31
More AI? A big recovery? Real estate heavyweights predict 2026
Leaders including eXp's Leo Pareja, REMAX's Erik Carlson and top-selling agent Ben Caballero envision more tech, more change and perhaps a mixed recovery next year
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 31
Redfin CEO: These 10 shifts defined real estate in 2025
Opinion
2025 was another landmark year in real estate. Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman breaks down the 10 trends that mattered most
by Glenn Kelman Dec 30
referral flywheel
This relationship builder from Tayley Hunt could shift you away from buying leads
by Jimmy Burgess Dec 28
words of the year
Prices, mortgages, inventory and more. While we wrote about a lot this year, from social media to murder mysteries, these are the 10 words that came up again and again
by Christy Murdock Dec 26