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Real Estate News
.Realestate expands into full branding, marketing services
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 17:26:35
The National Association of Realtors partner now offers branding and marketing services, which includes website creation, customer relationship management and AI-powered search engine optimization. read more»

Investor calls CoStar’s residential project a ‘fiasco,’ slams Homes.com spending
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 16:12:49
A major New York hedge fund has called on CoStar to divest or shut down its residential real estate business after heavy spending on Homes.com. read more»

30 years of disruption: How Inman Connect became the front row seat to a changing industry
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 9:45:51
Marc Andreessen, Charlie Rose, Arianna Huffington, Larry Page, Rich Barton, Rupert Murdoch and many others have all made headlines from the Inman Connect stage over the decades. read more»

Affordability comes from small wins, not One Big, Beautiful Bill
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 9:21:46
Progress will come from dozens of reforms — legislative, regulatory, executive and local — each removing one obstacle, lowering one cost or opening one more door, Craig Cheatham writes. read more»

How your brokerage’s audit could turn into a regulatory nightmare
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 9:00:48
In this episode of their "True Crimes" podcast, Troy Palmquist discusses real-life cases with compliance expert Summer Goralik and points out the red flags agents need to watch for to ensure their brokerage is on the up-and-up. read more»

Social media for the rest of us: A pragmatist’s view for agents
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 0:13:13
Building a social media following is not the same as being a good advisor, and views don't always translate into effective representation, Jen Berbas writes. read more»

Rocket Companies hit with lawsuit alleging mortgage steering, RESPA violations
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 22:30:13
Three homebuyer plaintiffs sued Rocket Companies on Monday, alleging the company violated RESPA through its lead referral program for real estate agents. read more»


Mentorship isn’t optional: Why new agents need guidance, guardrails
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 21:10:13
If you are new to real estate, you don’t need to know everything, Kevelyn Guzman writes. You need people who will step in, slow you down and help you see around corners. read more»

Real estate’s obsession with hustle has a hidden cost
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:16:56
Andrew Flachner will interview Sahil Bloom live at Inman Connect New York on how agents and leaders can rethink success in a demanding industry. read more»

Indianapolis crowned the most ‘buyer-friendly’ market in 2026
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 17:47:33
The South, Midwest and Mid-Atlantic dominated Zillow's buyer-friendly markets list, with homebuyers finding favorable pricing trends and greater negotiation leverage. read more»

Homebuyers canceled deals at their highest rate ever in December
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 16:29:59
Homebuyers in the U.S. canceled about 40,000 purchase agreements during the month of December — a record for any December dating back to at least 2017. read more»

Non-Realtor access has altered the MLS landscape. How common is it?
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 10:00:08
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. read more»

The Byron Effect: A legacy of leadership, service and results
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 9:30:38
The real impact of your work rarely shows up at the closing table. Instead, it echoes throughout the years as your clients live their lives and make the memories that matter to them. read more»

The ‘micro team’ strategy that sold 1,000 homes in 2025
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 9:00:01
The Hogan Group’s Mike Hogan and Alicia Pittman share how they’ve built a top-performing, 80-agent team in Virginia that still feels personal thanks to micro teams, mentorship and leadership. read more»

Innovative home warranties: How tech is transforming protection for today’s homeowners
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 8:42:58
At the core of innovative home warranties is homeowner empowerment. Digital-first solutions are essential for modern buyers and their agents. read more»

5 things buyers and sellers don’t care about (and what DOES matter)
Sun, 25 Jan 2026 9:00:57
When you stop making marketing about yourself and start making it about buyers and sellers, Jimmy Burgess writes, everything changes. read more»

Super Bowl ads aren’t playing the same game anymore
Sun, 25 Jan 2026 9:00:46
Super Bowl ads aren’t just competing with each other anymore. They’re reflecting a broader shift across platforms, algorithms and media strategy, where visibility is earned through intent, clarity and relevance rather than volume or spectacle. read more»