Hoby Hanna's not holding back about NAR: The Download
As Howard Hanna CEO Hoby Hanna offers his unvarnished opinions on NAR, we're looking at other industry leaders who are calling for change while focused on growth
by Christy Murdock May 10
architectural technology; engineering software
ARKI, a company that leverages artificial intelligence to improve how construction, engineering and architectural systems collaborate, has announced its arrival in the United States
by Craig C. Rowe May 9
Insurance a top concern as experts predict higher premiums
Over 55% of agents who were recently surveyed by the California Association of Realtors said access to homeowners insurance was their No. 1 concern, more than double from last year
by Taylor Anderson May 9
Mortgage rules are changing. Here's what agents need to know
Tune in to Inman Access as Rick Guerrero and Matt Carter discuss the mortgage industry's latest moves and what they mean for agents
by Inman May 9
Tarrifs; renovations
Opinion
Many agents work with sellers to make presale updates or help buyers decide on a home because of its renovation potential. Trump's tariffs could make those pitches harder to land
by Craig C. Rowe May 9
Alexander brothers face 6 new charges in superseding indictment
The superseding indictment filed in court Thursday adds 1 count of sex-trafficking of a minor, among other charges, and brings the total victim count up to 6 from the 2 identified initially
Hoby Hanna sounds off on NAR, threatens to leave MLS: 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 May 9
Anyone deftly bridges consumer experience gap: Tech Review
As NAR, Zillow, Compass and the MLS community bicker, the consumer is being shown a way to do without them
by Craig C. Rowe May 9
How to talk to the 71% of potential FSBOs who doubt their decision
Not everyone who's thinking about listing a home 'by owner' is set on their decision. Dr. Lee Davenport offers talking points that can help you convince them to list with you
by Lee Davenport May 9
A silhouette of a person with a camera in front of a house to represent blockbuster listing videos.
Forget fancy cameras, Drew Thompson writes. Real estate videos that sell are about connection. This AI stack turns photos, your voice into an emotional engine that makes buyers need the keys
by Drew Thompson May 9
How empowerment builds profitable, culture-first brokerages
Treat real estate agents right, broker-owner Michelle Valverde writes, and results will follow, including brokerage growth and resilience
Rocket says it could close Redfin acquisition as soon as this quarter
Home loan giant boosts Q1 mortgage production by 7%, to $21.6B, and executives say plans to acquire Redfin and Mr. Cooper remain on track to close this year
by Matt Carter May 8
Compass grew virtually every metric that matters in Q1
Despite a slower housing market, the brokerage's revenue grew 28.7% year over year in Q1 while transactions rose 27.8%
by Jim Dalrymple II May 8
The Real Brokerage adds agents, trims losses in 'sluggish' Q1 market
The cloud-based brokerage lifted agent count 11% between the end of December and March, according to quarterly earnings data released Thursday. Real now boasts over 27,000 agents
by Taylor Anderson May 8
Home prices kept rising in Q1 but fewer cities saw double-digit gains
Nearly 85% of all US metro areas saw year-over-year price increases for single-family existing homes, down from 89% in the final quarter of 2024, according to data released Thursday by NAR
by Richelle Hammiel May 8