What the Purlin-Final Offer merger says about the future of tech

The next wave of proptech won’t be defined by standalone tools but by strategic combinations that create end-to-end systems, Troy Palmquist writes. Continue reading

8 tips for working with homesellers who have sub-4% mortgages

Sellers who are forced to move due to a job change or life event need help making the transition to a higher mortgage rate, Clever’s Luke Babich writes. Continue reading

How I built a chief of staff with Claude Cowork

Audie Chamberlain connected Claude Cowork to his email, calendar, Slack, Clickup, Rechat and Google’s Chrome Browser, then turned it into a chief of staff that outlines priorities for the day. Continue reading

Powell timeline

Inman Timeline Jerome Powell’s Tenure as Fed Chair From his February 2018 swearing-in through his final policy meeting on April 29, 2026 — the rate cuts, hikes, crises and political battles that defined Powell’s eight-plus years atop the Fe… Continue reading

EXp says NextHome gives it an edge amid consolidation. ‘We’re off to the races’

Picking up the franchisor could make eXp an attractive option for agents and brokers at firms that were recently acquired during consolidation rush, eXp execs say. Continue reading

Concierge Auctions launches turnkey service with Vesta Home

Concierge Auctions has partnered with Vesta Home to fully furnish luxury listings worth $10 million or more. Continue reading

Existing-home sales defy consumer gloom, NAR data shows

Consumer confidence sat near historic lows in April, while the stock market climbed to record highs. Existing-home sales rose anyway, and NAR’s chief economist says affordability is why. Continue reading

Another spring, another dud, Intel’s Client Pipeline Tracker suggests

The housing recovery may be on hold — again. Real estate agents and executives lift the veil on why their business prospects have dimmed. Continue reading

Musk, OpenAI and a trust problem that isn’t going away

The Musk vs. OpenAI courtroom battle is about more than ownership and valuation. It’s accelerating a skepticism that was already building. Continue reading

Where should real estate listings live? The Download

Local or national? Private or public? Leaders in the real estate industry are rethinking where listings should be available and how consumers shop for homes. Continue reading