CoStar says Zillow continues using its copyrighted rental images

“As discussed above, Zillow has the tools to stop; it is simply choosing not to,” CoStar says in amended complaint over alleged copyright infringement. Continue reading

The U.S. is still short millions of homes — and builders can’t close the gap

Efforts to loosen building regulations have gained steam, but housing supply is still falling short thanks in part to challenges related to financing. Continue reading

This startup wants to be the brain of every real estate office

BrokerBot is building a brokerage-wide AI assistant designed to automate transactions, coordinate workflows and reshape the role of real estate agents. Continue reading

Buyers agents are more valuable in today’s listing landscape

The era of the single, unified real estate marketplace — where every available home was findable in one place — is behind us, coach Darryl Davis writes. Here’s what’s next. Continue reading

‘AI cannot read the room’: Agents weigh in on the promise and limits of artificial intelligence

Inman talked to real estate pros from around the country to find out how they’re using AI and what limitations the technology faces. Continue reading

Real estate’s problem isn’t transparency. It’s interpretation

Buyers have more access to data than ever before, new Inman contributor Deb Siefkin writes. What they don’t have is clarity on what the data actually means. Continue reading

Here’s what can go wrong when using AI instead of an agent

AI is good at structured answers in predictable environments, but real estate is full of unpredictability, Tatiana Zagorovski writes. That’s where expertise lives. Continue reading

Fannie Mae move could bring crypto buyers into the market

Fannie Mae is preparing to accept crypto-backed mortgages for the first time, a move that could bring digital assets further into mainstream home financing. Continue reading

How customer experience breaks down in the smallest moments

Earn real trust and create a legacy by ensuring your clients feel like they’re in good hands from their first conversation with you, Christine Carlo George writes. Continue reading

HomeServices CEO: Hiding days on market, price history is a disservice to buyers and sellers

Chris Kelly weighs in on the myth of “harmful transparency” in real estate today and why the industry should focus less on data displays and more on fundamentals. Continue reading