Supreme Court just might give REX another shot at NAR, Zillow
Attorneys for the defunct brokerage have petitioned the Supreme Court to weigh in on whether NAR's no-commingling rule could have violated antitrust law, even if optional
by Matt Carter Oct 14
HomeSmart celebrates 25 years with new branding, messaging
HomeSmart unveiled new branding for its 25th anniversary on Tuesday. Brokerage leaders said the redesign reflects its commitment to 'simplicity and transparency'
by Marian McPherson Oct 14
real estate social media
If views are down but intent is up, Josh Ries writes, focus on clarity, education and problem-solving for people who are already leaning toward a transaction
by Josh Ries Oct 14
robot umpire
Summer Goralik explores the bittersweet symphony of robot umpires in baseball and AI in real estate — and why perfection still needs a human rhythm
by Summer Goralik Oct 13
NAR CEO Nykia Wright
Charting a new course beyond turmoil, Nykia Wright vows transparency and tells NAR’s 1.5M members the organization is on the cusp of unveiling a 2026-2028 Strategic Plan
by Taylor Anderson Oct 13
The MLS isn't dead yet, but brokers hedge bets with private listings
As Clear Cooperation's biggest opponents gain market share and influence, Intel surveyed agents and brokers on how they actually use private listings — and how deep their loyalty to the MLS runs
by Daniel Houston Oct 13
Shutdown slowing FHA, VA approvals; USDA loans are on hold
The FHA's Office of Single Family Housing and some of its mortgage insurance programs are 'operational but with limited services,' HUD said in bulletin to lenders
by Matt Carter Oct 8
real estate agent budget
NAR’s Nykia Wright says the NAR and its Realtors are 'trying to outrun irrelevance.' Here’s how agents can plan smarter, build trust and stay relevant in 2026
by Rachael Hite Oct 8
How the government shutdown is impacting real estate
Housing data, mortgage rates, federally-backed home loans, flood insurance and the Washington, DC, housing market are all already starting to feel the impacts
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Opinion
Real estate embodies the American dream, and as a profession is filled with people fighting for their communities and their clients
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 8
An image of hands holding a house and keys over a background of money to signify questionable real estate industry standards.
Opinion
A challenger’s mindset separates leaders from followers. Greg Hague offers 7 standards to question with the consumer’s interest as your compass
by Greg Hague Oct 7
A globe to represent foreign buyer trends for 2025.
At a time when many American buyers are hesitant, new contributor Yuval Golan says the international investment in US real estate is growing
by Yuval Golan Oct 7
Inside the stiff opposition to Compass' private-listing crusade
Agents at Compass and other large firms are increasingly set against Clear Cooperation. But at franchises and indies, the campaign may have only hardened their resolve, Intel surveys suggest
by Daniel Houston Oct 6
Lingering questions, NAR opinion, new lawsuit: 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 Oct 3