real estate law and regulations
The agents who thrive in 2026 will be the ones who close deals without legal exposure
by Darryl Davis Feb 19
Affordability is better, but buyers are still bailing out of contracts
Pending home sales slid on a monthly and annual basis in January, despite improving market factors. However, several economists urged calm, saying a sales boost will likely come this spring
by Marian McPherson Feb 19
Testing Reffkin's big idea: Take the Intel Index survey today
Opinion
Each month, agents, brokers, executives and investors contribute to one of real estate's most ambitious efforts to document changes to the industry. Add your insights. Take the survey
by Daniel Houston Feb 19
affordable housing in 2026
Opinion
If real estate and housing are your passion and your career, Rachael Hite writes, you should be among the foremost advocates to help all Americans find their way home
by Rachael Hite Feb 18
The downturn punished proptech, but this exec says it's coming back
Artificial intelligence, profitability, construction — Second Century Ventures’ Ashley Stinton tells Inman where proptech investors are putting their money as the sector comes back to life
by Nick Pipitone Feb 18
interview with Kevin Brown
As the industry heads for a debate over the future of the multiple listing system, ‘we're not going to get involved,’ Kevin Brown said on stage at Inman Connect New York
by Taylor Anderson Feb 6
ARA leader: The real estate industry is 'awash with non-professionals' and 'has to change'
At Inman Connect New York, American Real Estate Association co-founder Jason Haber spoke about real estate's reputation and why there's room for 2 national real estate trade groups
by Marian McPherson Feb 5
Buyer, seller demand drives agent optimism to highest level in years
It's been a rough few years amid a steep transaction downturn. But real estate agents surveyed by Inman Intel are increasingly reporting genuine interest from homebuyers and sellers throughout their client pipelines ahead of a pivotal spring season
by Daniel Houston Feb 2
NAR annual report
Opinion
Accountability and genuine transparency are still missing from NAR's communications, coach Darryl Davis writes, and Realtors deserve better
by Darryl Davis Jan 29
Agents break free: How non-NAR MLSs and associations are redefining independence
Opinion
Contributor and broker Holly Brink says that alternative MLSs and associations across the country are offering agents the long-overdue flexibility they need
by Holly Brink Jan 27
What it means to be a Realtor
Before making a decision about Realtor membership, Darryl Davis writes, consider how foundational the National Association of Realtors is to who we are as professionals
by Darryl Davis Jan 27
.Realestate expands into full branding, marketing services
The National Association of Realtors partner's services include website creation, customer relationship management and AI-powered search engine optimization
by Marian McPherson Jan 27
Non-Realtor access has altered the MLS landscape. How common is it?
Since the National Association of Realtors announced its policy change, more MLSs have provided updates on their membership requirements. Here's what Intel has learned surveying hundreds of real estate agents in recent months
by Daniel Houston Jan 26
The merger's done. Now what? Take the Intel Index survey today
Opinion
Each month, agents, brokers, executives and investors contribute to one of real estate's most ambitious efforts to document changes to the industry. Add your insights. Take the survey
by Daniel Houston Jan 22
pending home sales data
Pending home sales declined 9.3% month over month in December, as a dip in mortgage rates failed to outweigh consumers concerns about high home prices and the overall economy
by Marian McPherson Jan 22