Feeling presidential: Real estate's biggest new hires and moves
Fathom Realty, SERHANT. and other industry brands made moves last week, appointing new presidents and leaders to lead their growth efforts
by Marian McPherson Feb 16
housing affordability
After years of a housing affordability crunch, Congress has weighed in with competing proposals to make homeownership more possible for hopeful buyers
by Christy Murdock Feb 16
Zillow earnings, AI tools, the biggest lie: 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 Feb 13
Housing outlook 2026
Based in part on comments from Zillow executives this week, the housing analyst casts a bearish outlook for the housing market in 2026
by Taylor Anderson Feb 13
agent buy in and brokerage strength
When the balance between agents and brokers is respected, businesses grow, reputations strengthen, careers stabilize and trust compounds, broker-owner Emily Askin writes
by Emily Askin Feb 12
A blueprint for success that doesn't burn you out
Alice Faggi watched Andrew Flachner interview bestselling author Sahil Bloom live at ICNY. The conversation challenged everything she thought she knew about building a successful career
by Alice Faggi Feb 12
Super Bowl ads
Think of every interaction with a client and prospective client as your 30-second commercial, Century 21's Tori Keichinger writes. How will you break through?
by Tori Keichinger Feb 12
leadership lessons for real estate pros
If we want to win in a world where consumers have more information than ever, new Inman contributor Brian Tresidder writes, be the clear, steady professional who elevates the experience
by Brian Tresidder Feb 12
evaluating a real estate brokerage
Choosing a brokerage isn’t about finding the one that promises the most, broker-owner Emily Askin writes. It’s about finding the one that performs when the stakes are highest
by Emily Askin Feb 11
Leadership and real estate agent engagement
When agents love your leadership, believe in your support and see the impact in their businesses, they show up, not because they’re required to, but because they want to, Lori Muller writes
by Lori Muller Feb 11
building real estate success
Darryl Davis interviews Harcourt's Mike Green for his 'Real Estate Unscripted' podcast and finds out why real estate success is rarely accidental
by Darryl Davis Feb 11
Here's how much homebuyer affordability has improved this year
Affordability is improving in 37 out of the 50 most populous metros in the US as rates come down and incomes rise. However, homeownership is still out of reach for most in pricey coastal markets
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 11
real estate is a service business
Consumers are attracted by great products but retained by great service. Zac Kennedy breaks down how to 'click' from ruthless product marketer to empathetic service provider
by Zac Kennedy Feb 11
$18K to millions: Why you shouldn't quit real estate
On this episode, Brandon Brittingham details how he went from $18K in Year 1 to building several 8-figure companies after almost quitting real estate, thanks to a pep talk that saved his career
Here’s how Zillow continued growing — and touching more transactions — in 2025
Zillow is increasingly at the center of the lives of homebuyers, homesellers and real estate professionals. Here’s what changed in 2025, and how it paid off for the company
by Taylor Anderson Feb 10
choosing a real estate brokerage
A brokerage isn’t a place. It's a system you join, broker-owner Emily Askin writes. It shapes your risk tolerance, your habits, your professionalism and your long-term sustainability
by Emily Askin Feb 10