Author Archives: Marian McPherson

Will the ‘vibecession’ end in 2026? Economist Jeff Tucker thinks so

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Windermere’s Jeff Tucker explains why 2025 was a “remarkably stable” year and what can be done to improve consumer and agent sentiment going into 2026. Continue reading →

This St. Louis suburb is the nation’s most affordable, but with a caveat

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Markets across the Midwest and South offer enviable affordability; however, lower housing prices can reflect deeper issues, such as economic disinvestment and discriminatory housing policies. Continue reading →

Analyst: Portals like Zillow face ‘long-term risk’ from Google real estate experiment

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Google is displaying real estate listings as search results in some markets — prompting questions about IDX violations and analyst speculation about risks to the portals. Continue reading →

Former Realtor.com, Movoto, Homeward execs move to PLACE

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PLACE has expanded its C-suite with former executives from Realtor.com, Homeward and Movoto, according to an announcement on Thursday. Continue reading →

Better Homes and Gardens: Homebuyers ‘won’t settle for less’

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Homebuyers are seeking earth-toned hues, indoor-outdoor spaces, large windows and lush landscaping in 2026, according to Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate’s latest trends report. Continue reading →

Real CEO talks growth in hard times — and how everyone loses in real estate ‘wars’

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In his last Inman Interview for 2025, Real CEO Tamir Poleg shares his thoughts on artificial intelligence, sustainable growth and why Zillow and Compass should end their feud “sooner than later.” Continue reading →

Zillow’s listing ban hangs in the balance after 4-day hearing

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Zillow and Compass endured a four-day hearing this week over the portal’s listing access standards. A judge will now determine if Zillow can enforce these standards while Compass’s lawsuit continues. Continue reading →

Stock market gains push luxury homebuyers ahead in October

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While non-luxury homebuyers are beholden to mortgage rate fluctuations, luxury buyers are using their stock market gains to boost their purchasing power — pushing luxury sales up 2.9 percent. Continue reading →

Tailwinds pull October existing-home sales up 1.2%

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Favorable mortgage rates outweighed political uncertainty in October, according to the National Association of Realtors’ latest report. Existing-home sales increased 1.2 percent month over month and 1.7 percent year over year to a seasonally adjusted a… Continue reading →

Tailwinds pull October existing-home sales up 1.2%

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Favorable mortgage rates outweighed political uncertainty in October, according to the National Association of Realtors’ latest report. Existing-home sales increased 1.2 percent month over month and 1.7 percent year over year to a seasonally adjusted a… Continue reading →