The Iran war has the Fed reconsidering rate hikes — and more divided than ever
The rate relief buyers were waiting for may not be coming
by Nick Pipitone May 4
'The dream of the 90s is alive in the Midwest.' Can they keep it going?
Economists share what the region has in its favor — and the challenges of maintaining affordability
by Marian McPherson Apr 15
Despite its record length, Trump's State of the Union falls short on housing details
During a 1-hour-and-47-minute-long speech, President Trump had few words to share on issues important to real estate professionals, like affordable housing, mortgage rates or low inventory
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 25
Pop culture imagery from Stranger Things symbolizing audience-driven narratives online
Clarity, restraint and trust are the most valuable currencies online as audiences take control, Jessi Healey writes. Here's what viral belief, breaking news and AI discovery reveal about credibility
by Jessi Healey Jan 11
The deal is done: Compass and Anywhere have officially merged
Less than 4 months after 2 of the biggest companies in real estate announced a planned merger, the firms closed the $1.6B deal on Friday, raising questions about an industry race to M&A
Man convicted for killing real estate agent who was lured to a home showing
The final defendant in the murder of Kris Lindahl Real Estate agent Monique Baugh has been convicted. Baugh was murdered in 2019 after being lured to a showing on New Year's Eve
by Marian McPherson Nov 5
Former Coldwell Banker CEO on affordability and 'purple' policies
M. Ryan Gorman discusses his work on affordable housing and how he navigates political divides to create effective solutions
by Marian McPherson Oct 31
steering wheel
Word of mouth is great, Stacey Ross Cohen writes, but in today's ever-changing real estate landscape, a focused marketing plan is essential for long-term brand health
Person holding fist in air in triumph
During a time of significant disruption, new agents have continued to enter the industry with optimism. Turns out, many of them have good reason — they're crushing it
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 24
Why is Midwest real estate beating the rest of the country?
The Midwest is home to some of the hottest markets in the country, while other regions face a lackluster year. What gives?
by Taylor Anderson Aug 28
Stop using AI as a Google substitute. Do this instead
Agents who use AI will replace those who don't, but how do you use it the right way? Digital marketing expert Colin Hull shares strategies to help you leverage the productivity potential
by Colin Hull Aug 4
Chris Kelly on taking the reins at HomeServices, Compass chatter
Kelly is diving into his role as HomeServices' CEO at a challenging time, but he told Inman he's ready to get to work. He dished on private listings, Zillow and those Compass acquisition rumors
by Lillian Dickerson Apr 24
Tariffs, stalled construction threaten to end rent stability
According to a new report from Redfin, mounting economic pressures, including tariffs and slowing construction, could soon put upward pressure on rents
by Richelle Hammiel Apr 14
Want to get more for your sellers? List in late May
Despite a slow start to the year, Zillow's latest report said May might be a potential goldmine for homesellers. Listings that go live during the last two weeks of May receive a premium of $5,600
by Marian McPherson Mar 6
Home values have surged at 2X the normal rate since pandemic
Since 2020, US home values have risen by 45.3%, meaning more than 10 years of typical home value growth has been packed into a 5-year period, a new report from Zillow shows
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 27