Seasonal cooling sweeps market as buyers grapple with affordability
Despite an unusually active fall market this year, the housing market has finally settled into a slower pace for winter and returned to seasonal norms
by Lillian Dickerson Dec 18
lead gen unicorn
Stop chasing that next 'magical' lead source, Josh Ries writes. Implement a lead-generation system that will sustain your business for the long haul
by Josh Ries Dec 17
NAR CEO Nykia Wright
In 2025, NAR focused on policies, listening and responding to members’ concerns. Here’s how the organization and its leaders navigated an industry in turmoil
by Taylor Anderson Dec 17
Andrew Flachner, Anthony Sosso
On this episode, RealScout’s Andrew Flachner and Anthony Sosso do a deep dive into the evolution of AI and break down what the future will look like for real estate
The Midwest is best? Why buyers flocked to the Heartland in 2025
The most popular market of 2025, according to Zillow's rankings, is solidly Midwestern, reflecting American homeowners' desire for affordability and a relaxed lifestyle
by Lillian Dickerson Dec 16
digital transformation
Opinion
Mergers and acquisitions are big business, and technology plays a critical role, writes contributor Lauren Henss. The real game changer? Whether the organization can handle the merger swiftly
by Lauren Henss Dec 15
Analyst: Portals like Zillow face 'long-term risk' from Google real estate experiment
Google is displaying real estate listings as search results in some markets — prompting questions about IDX violations and analyst speculation about risks to the portals
by Marian McPherson Dec 15
Zillow stalemate with Chicago's MLS looks like it's coming to a head
In a weekend email to its members, Chicago’s MRED MLS warned that Zillow had been contacting subscribers to say there may be ‘disruptions’ starting in the new year
by Taylor Anderson Dec 15
Scott Poe
After several careers, Scott Poe has built a 50-agent brokerage, partnered with Zillow and Realtor.com, launched a mortgage company and architected a system designed to scale
Rate cuts, podcasts, buyer’s agents: Inman's 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 Dec 12
real estate transparency
Opinion
Referral fees are just the starting point for a larger conversation real estate professionals need to have about transparency, Cara Ameer writes
by Cara Ameer Dec 11
Zillow lawsuit raises big questions for the real estate industry
Opinion
Whether it ends in settlement, dismissal or a landmark ruling, Derek Carlson writes, it marks another turning point in an industry undergoing rapid transformation
by Derek Carlson Dec 9
federal flood insurance lapse
Real estate industry groups expect lawmakers to pass a temporary reauthorization of the National Flood Insurance Program, but push for a long-term solution that includes reforms
by Matt Carter Dec 9
Redfin says it won't follow Zillow in removing climate risk data
In a new report, Redfin also revealed an uptick in demand for climate risk data following natural disasters such as California's wildfires and Texas' Hill Country floods
by Marian McPherson Dec 9
Zillow, Compass make final push ahead of hearing decision
Zillow and Compass have laid out their arguments from a four-day injunction. The judge will use these filings to decide the fate of Zillow's private listing policy during an antitrust suit
by Marian McPherson Dec 8