Why the Compass–Rocket–Redfin move changes everything
Amit Kulkarni breaks down the MLS vs. Big Tech debate and how it’ll impact you
The market keeps tipping toward a pool of reluctant buyers
Buyers who remember the pandemic-era market continue to hold out for sweeter deals
show up in real estate business
Explosive professional growth is created by showing up in ways others choose not to
by Jimmy Burgess Mar 5
Mortgage rates surge upward amid Iran conflict
Rates have reversed, hitting 6.15% on Tuesday in response to overseas conflict
New anti-money laundering rule for cash purchases is now in effect
The new rule affects legal entity or trust purchases of residential real estate without financing
James Dwiggins, Damian Eales, and DeCatseye at Inman Connect
Dwiggins appeared on stage with Realtor.com CEO Damian Eales and Canopy MLS CEO Anne Marie DeCatsye to debate private listings, consolidation and more
by Inman Mar 2
Prosecutors intend to drop 2 charges against Alexanders as defense readies arguments
The two counts are related to alleged victims who had planned to appear in court, but never did. This week, the defense is expected to begin its case
The stage is set for a better spring, agents say: Client Pipeline Tracker
Agents are sticking to their guns in recent Intel Index surveys, arguing that their hopes are higher for the year ahead. Their cautious optimism is about to be put to the test
by Daniel Houston Mar 2
answer engine optimization
Attention is now rented, and authority is infrastructure, Molly McKinley and Lauren Henss write. That means instead of the attention economy, we are now operating in the trust economy
Watchdog: Beef up referral fee disclosure or prepare for lawsuits
A report released on Tuesday by the Consumer Policy Center suggested lawsuits will follow if brokerages, real estate portals and regulators don’t step in and add transparency first
by Taylor Anderson Feb 24
Housing market splinters as inflation outpaces price growth
S&P Global, the Federal Housing Finance Agency and Redfin all released housing reports on Tuesday, revealing fracturing pricing trends and the market's struggle to settle into a new normal
by Marian McPherson Feb 24
Mortgage rates have dipped below 6%. Here's where it may unlock more transactions
The drop to 5.99% on 30-year fixed-rate mortgages in the wake of shifting tariff policies could unlock transactions in select markets in the Midwest and South, according to a new analysis
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 24
Andy Florance at ICLV 2024
The company has vowed to slash over 35% of its spending on Homes.com after years of attempting to build a 4th major real estate listings search portal
by Taylor Anderson Feb 19
Affordability is better, but buyers are still bailing out of contracts
Pending home sales slid on a monthly and annual basis in January, despite improving market factors. However, several economists urged calm, saying a sales boost will likely come this spring
by Marian McPherson Feb 19
affordable housing in 2026
Opinion
If real estate and housing are your passion and your career, Rachael Hite writes, you should be among the foremost advocates to help all Americans find their way home
by Rachael Hite Feb 18