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
30 years of disruption: How Inman Connect became the front row seat to a changing industry
Marc Andreessen, Charlie Rose, Arianna Huffington, Larry Page, Rich Barton, Rupert Murdoch and many others have all made headlines from the Inman Connect stage over the decades
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 27
The MLS is under attack. Realtor.com’s CEO explains why
On this episode, Damian Eales gives his unfiltered take on the future of the MLS, the dangers of private listings, and why the industry needs to stop the infighting and start serving the consumer
Realtor.com launches MLS-led collaborative search experience
Realtor.com has launched Realtor.com+, a collaborative home search experience for agents and their buying clients. It's available only through MLSs, which will offer it as a member benefit
by Marian McPherson Jan 21
A picture of someone searching Zillow to represent getting content ideas from Zillow.
Real estate agents have strong opinions on each of the major players in the so-called 'portal wars' between Zillow and its competitors. Intel asked who agents want at the center of the home search
by Daniel Houston Jan 20
2025 existing-home sales miss 2024 pace by razor-thin 1K margin
Existing-home sales increased 5.1% month over month in December. However, it wasn't enough to push 2025 sales above the previous year's level
by Marian McPherson Jan 14
4 times Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman showed he's one of a kind
From his start as a 'pugnacious' young exec to recent appearances on reality TV, Kelman has given the real estate community many memorable moments to reflect on as he leaves the industry
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 14
Visualize the market and win the client with Inman data tools
Updated monthly with the latest Realtor.com data, these tools transform raw data into actionable insights and client-ready visuals
by Inman Jan 12
The portal-war endgames that real estate agents actually want: Intel
There's broad dissatisfaction with Zillow's primacy in the listing space, according to the latest Intel Index survey of real estate professionals. Here's what they say they want instead
by Daniel Houston Jan 12
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
CoStar plans to slash spending on Homes.com through 2030
After investing heavily to create a 4th competing major real estate search portal, CoStar said Wednesday that it would cut spending on Homes.com by 35% this year
by Taylor Anderson Jan 7
Boost in buyers closes 2025 on high note: Client Pipeline Tracker
Real estate agents shook off a late-year scare and raised their expectations for a 2026 recovery, according to fresh results from Intel's December survey
by Daniel Houston Jan 5
Experts agree a rosier market is coming in 2026. But specifics vary
More sales, stubborn rates, home price growth. Here's where 5 major groups landed on the housing market in 2026
by Taylor Anderson Dec 31
The top 10 moments that rocked the portal world in 2025
Mergers and acquisitions, antitrust lawsuits, listing bans and the potential entry of a new portal competitor ruled 2025. Here's a look back at the top moments
by Marian McPherson Dec 31
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Go past the mega-mergers and lawsuits, and dig deep into the stats and trends that will inform your real estate business in 2026
by Christy Murdock Dec 26