Monthly Archives: February 2026

How AI may be driving interest rates higher: Redfin economist

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Lenders are pouring money into AI, Redfin’s Daryl Fairweather said. As a result, there’s less capital leftover for loans on everyday items. Continue reading →

Mortgage group: Affordability woes could end the American Dream

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The National Association of Mortgage Brokers (NAMB) is ringing the alarm with its latest white paper, saying affordability is stopping Americans from achieving life milestones like homeownership and starting families. Continue reading →

‘Me’ leaders vs. ‘we’ leaders: Defining culture, growth and legacy

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Today’s real estate agents are not just choosing a brokerage, broker-owner Lori Muller writes. They’re choosing a collaborative community where they can thrive. Continue reading →

Homes.com moves toward filterless search with AI assistant

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CoStar debuted Homes AI on Tuesday, its home search assistant that guides homebuyers through Homes.com listings and proprietary market data with natural language. The tool will be added to other CoStar-owned sites later. Continue reading →

The heyday of the cash homebuyer seems to be over (at least for now)

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As mortgage rates remain lower and buyers continue to have the upper hand in most markets across the U.S., many are opting out of paying for homes in cash. Continue reading →

Opendoor pushes AI pivot amid stock volatility

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Opendoor’s CEO shakeup and AI pivot signal a push toward software-driven homebuying, as the iBuyer navigates investor scrutiny. Continue reading →

How broker-developer collabs build (or break) a project

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In today’s market, collaboration isn’t a luxury. It’s leverage. Luxury strategist Peggy Olin teaches you how to co-create opportunities with developers in your market. Continue reading →

What agents say Compass should do next — in their own words: Intel

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Following its acquisition of Anywhere’s brands, Compass looms large over real estate. Hundreds of agents and brokerage leaders wrote to Inman Intel to share their hopes, fears and priorities for the year ahead. Continue reading →

Feeling presidential: Real estate’s biggest new hires and moves

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Fathom Realty, SERHANT. and other industry brands made moves last week, appointing new presidents and leaders to lead their growth efforts. Continue reading →