Zillow’s SkyTour uses complex 3D tech to simplify home search
Gaussian splatting is an obscure AI-based visual data capture technology introduced for commercial use in 2023. It's now behind Zillow's latest update to its Showcase Listing lineup
by Craig C. Rowe Nov 25
The fallout from NAR's big reversal: Take the Intel Index survey today
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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 Nov 20
'He didn't even say he was sorry': Brooklyn investor gets prison time for 12-year deed fraud scheme
Brooklyn investor Sanford Solny is facing up to 7 years in prison for defrauding 11 homeowners of the deed to their homes. Deed fraud is rising across the US, leading the FBI to issue warnings
by Marian McPherson Nov 14
Is the housing market in the midst of a recession? Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent thinks so
The Treasury Secretary blamed the Federal Reserve for the current housing recession and said that if the central bank cut interest rates more quickly, the recession might come to a close
Douglas Elliman begins expanding overseas
The boutique luxury firm is starting its global expansion with 14 offices and more than two dozen agents across Bordeaux, the French Riviera and Monaco, the firm informed Inman
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 28
The path for Compass-Anywhere: 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 Oct 23
Doug Lebda
Doug Lebda founded LendingTree in 1996 to simplify consumers' mortgage loan search. He led the company through several busts and booms, growing its market value to more than $750M
by Marian McPherson Oct 13
Brown Harris Stevens CEO Bess Freedman
The NYC-headquartered firm has long thought of itself as a steady tortoise, CEO Bess Freedman told Inman, and during uncertain markets, that's something that attracts real estate agents
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 19
Take the Inman Intel Index survey for September 2025
Opinion
Each month, hundreds of real estate agents, brokers, executives and investors contribute to one of real estate's most ambitious monthly efforts to document changes to the industry. Add your insights. Take the survey
by Daniel Houston Sep 18
Social media crisis management during volatile news cycles across platforms
A week of whiplash on social proves that timing, tone and flexibility aren’t optional — they’re the difference between trust and a crisis
by Jessi Healey Sep 15
American dream of homeownership
Stuart Siegel, President and CEO of Engel & Völkers Americas, writes that while the American dream of homeownership is not dead, it is changing
by Stuart Siegel Sep 5
Donald Trump and Jerome Powell, mortgage rates drop on Powell speech
Investors pushed bond yields and mortgage rates down Friday after Fed chair says policymakers are starting to see unemployment as a bigger risk to the US economy than inflation
by Matt Carter Aug 22
Take the Inman Intel Index survey for August
Opinion
Each month, hundreds of real estate agents, brokers, executives and investors contribute to one of real estate's most ambitious monthly efforts to document changes to the industry. Add your insights. Take the survey
by Daniel Houston Aug 21
3 clichés top listing agents don’t buy into during a market downtick
Think smart, writes coach Annette DeCicco, and list like a pro. Hit all 3 of these smart consultation tips on pricing, condition and negotiation to win listings that sell at consistently high premiums
by Annette DeCicco Aug 14