Rocket Companies hit with lawsuit alleging mortgage steering, RESPA violations
Three homebuyer plaintiffs sued Rocket Companies on Monday, alleging the company violated RESPA through its lead referral program for real estate agents
by Taylor Anderson Jan 26
real estate hustle culture
Andrew Flachner will interview Sahil Bloom live at Inman Connect New York on how agents and leaders can rethink success in a demanding industry
by Andrew Flachner Jan 26
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 Byron Effect: A legacy of leadership, service and results
The real impact of your work rarely shows up at the closing table, Bernice Ross writes. It echoes throughout the years as your clients live their lives and make the memories that matter to them
by Bernice Ross Jan 26
Super Bowl ads aren’t playing the same game anymore
Super Bowl ads aren’t just competing with each other anymore, Jessi Healey writes. They reflect a broader shift across platforms, algorithms and media strategy, where visibility is earned
by Jessi Healey Jan 25
Stacking the board: Real estate's biggest new hires and moves
The Agency, Century 21, Cloze and other industry brands made moves this week, bringing on new staffers, recruiting new teams and more
by Marian McPherson Jan 23
MLSs, lead gen, Liquid Death: 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 Jan 23
Mauricio Umansky
Ahead of his appearance at Inman Connect New York, The Agency CEO discussed mergers and acquisitions, NAR, and global uncertainty
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 23
AI and real estate SEO
Firms winning in the AI age are intentionally choosing tools and strategies that directly support their position as the local authority, Chris Morrison writes
by Chris Morrison Jan 22
compounding value of real estate business
Self-employment can be a rational and rewarding choice, Nick Schlekeway writes, but it should not be mistaken for building an asset that compounds
by Nick Schlekeway Jan 22
The merger's done. Now what? Take the Intel Index survey today
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by Daniel Houston Jan 22
Industry vet Chris Heller joins Place as Chief Revenue Officer
As part of the next phase in Place's growth strategy, the 30-year industry vet will oversee revenue strategy across all facets of the Place platform
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 22
REMAX, Real both pick up big Compass teams in the West
Teams based in Seattle and Denver have moved to other brokerages, according to separate announcements on Wednesday. The teams represent combined 2025 sales volume of $270M
by Marian McPherson Jan 21
What did Trump say about housing and mortgage rates at Davos?
President Trump kept his focus on a potential ban on institutional homebuyers and highlighted existing plans to buy $200B in mortgage bonds to drive down rates
by Taylor Anderson Jan 21
Buyers are returning, sellers are 'increasingly realistic about pricing': Pam Liebman
As the market shifts this year, key areas of opportunity await savvy agents, according to a Corcoran survey of affiliate owners shared exclusively with Inman
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 21
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