Fed holds rates steady — but economists offer hope for housing
One economist said Wednesday that "homebuyers remain active at the start of 2026." And another expert noted that "mortgage rates are nearly a full percentage point lower than they were a year ago."
Homes.com isn’t going anywhere, CoStar says in response to investor
A day after a prominent hedge fund investor launched a hostile takeover bid of CoStar’s board over concerns about the real estate portal, CoStar doubled down on its Homes.com strategy.
Howard Hanna enters Philadelphia, 70 years after Pittsburgh launch
Howard Hanna has onboarded legendary Philadelphia broker Art Herling and his team of 100 agents — officially marking the brokerage's entrance into the City of Brotherly Love. Herling has four offices in Philadelphia and the surrounding area.
Douglas Elliman CEO on Compass-Anywhere: ‘From the outside, it looks like a mess’
In an exclusive interview with Inman, the CEO discussed Douglas Elliman's recent initiatives and criticized the Compass-Anywhere merger as bad for agents and the real estate industry.
How AI is saving top real estate agents 10+ hours a week
On this episode, tech expert Rajeev Sajja dives into what AI is (and isn’t) doing for real estate agents today, breaks down the three stages of AI and shares how you can climb up that ladder starting today.
I built my real estate business on a bar napkin (and you can, too)
In an industry addicted to complex tech stacks and guru hacks, the secret to scaling isn't more software, Zac Kennedy writes. It’s a return to the physics of business.
Agents break free: How non-NAR MLSs and associations are redefining independence
Contributor and broker Holly Brink says that alternative MLSs and associations across the country are offering agents the long-overdue flexibility they need.
Why this vocal NAR critic thinks you should stay a Realtor
Before making a decision about Realtor membership, Darryl Davis writes, consider how foundational the National Association of Realtors is to who we are as professionals.
What 19 monks walking 2,300 miles taught me about focus, presence and client management
In an industry obsessed with being "always on," Molly McKinley writes, these monastics are demonstrating something agents desperately need to relearn.