real estate economist
This week, Windermere Real Estate Principal Economist Jeff Tucker shares how inventory serves as a leading indicator for the 2025 market
by Jeff Tucker Feb 19
Stop the presses! NAR ceases printing its flagship magazine
As it seeks to slash costs to pay a $418M lawsuit settlement, the National Association of Realtors announced on Tuesday it would stop printing 'Realtor' magazine and move to a digital-only format
by Taylor Anderson Feb 19
Reffkin knocks NAR, says rules 'prop up' inexperienced agents
The Compass CEO said that NAR's rules have held back top agents and brokerages. But Robert Reffkin also believes that as those rules end, big brokerages like his will pull further ahead
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 19
RealReports launches listing lead capture capability
RealReports’ core competency is in producing data-rich property and community reports for use in a variety of real estate applications, from listing presentations to investment strategies
by Craig C. Rowe Feb 19
Housing starts decline in January as homebuilder uncertainty rises
Multifamily housing starts fell 9.8%, reaching a seasonally adjusted rate of 1,366,000, while single-family housing starts fell 8.4% month over month, according to data released Wednesday
by Richelle Hammiel Feb 19
4 long-term benefits of ethical real estate leadership
Proven systems and trustworthy leadership make all the difference in building a brokerage to be proud of, The Agency's Rainy Hake Austin writes
by Rainy Hake Austin Feb 19
6 signs you need to dial it back to part time
Forget what others say, Jonathan Pressman writes. Only you can determine whether or not it's time for you to downshift your real estate career and work as a part-time or dual-career agent
by Jonathan Pressman Feb 19
Compass grows revenue and agent count, market share tops 5%
The company now has 17,752 principal agents. Founder and CEO Robert Reffkin said in a new earnings report that he believes his company will pull ahead in 2025
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 18
EXp CEO answers 10 questions on CCP, MLS and transparency
Opinion
EXp Realty Chief Executive Officer Leo Pareja answers your burning questions on the future of the Clear Cooperation Policy, multiple listing services and serving homebuyers and sellers in 2025
by Leo Pareja Feb 18
Judges zero in on key question in REX’s appeal against Zillow, NAR
Was Zillow's policy shift, which led to a January 2021 update, a website update or an agreement with NAR that illegally restrained trade? Judges hear both sides
by Taylor Anderson Feb 17
Take the Inman Intel Index survey for February
Opinion
Each month, hundreds of real estate agents, brokers, executives and investors report on what they're seeing in their corner of the industry. Add your insights. Take the survey
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 17
5 simple mindfulness habits for busy real estate agents
If it feels impossible to start and consistently maintain a mindfulness habit, Aaron Hendon offers ways to incorporate it into what you're already doing
by Aaron Hendon Feb 14
Trending: Super Bowl ad wins, fails and media literacy lessons
From Nike’s success to Poppi’s backlash, Jessi Healey unpacks the biggest Super Bowl ad takeaways and why understanding media literacy is more important than ever
by Jessi Healey Feb 14
Tool Kit: Upgrade your media literacy skills to know what's real
It's hard to tell fact vs. fiction these days. Get the tools and tips for becoming a smart agent who can spot fake news, deepfakes and misinformation a mile away with trainer Rachael Hite
by Rachael Hite Feb 14
Aged marketing, mortgage anxiety, another argument: 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 14