Here are the most essential stories of the week, according to Inman readers
Opendoor used to bet on home prices. Now it bets on speed
Industry veteran Mary Lee Blaylock is now leading Coldwell Banker's franchise business
The portal posted $148M in revenue for the 1st 3 months of 2026
Learn the secrets of top-producing luxury agents
Guardrails set the tone for an M&A transaction, ensuring optimal outcomes for both parties
'We will see more of these smaller acquisitions for sure': Russ Cofano
The firm earned $2.8B in revenue after diversifying via the Redfin and Mr. Cooper acquisitions
Opinion
How does a recent open letter from HUD impact the way you market your listings?
Most agents and brokers still market to cold lists while high-intent buyers and sellers hide in plain sight. In this session, learn how property data, contact enrichment, and consumer insights reveal in-market audiences before competitors do.
Just because an agent is thinking of making a move doesn't mean they're looking for a new model
Leo Pareja and James Dwiggins discuss brokerage consolidation and the fight for transparency
Are you willing to push back against industry consensus and the doubts of others?
EXp and NextHome CEOs share how the deal came together, what it means and what comes next
The merger gives real estate pros within the eXp ecosystem access to a franchise model
