President Trump argues for keeping home prices high, borrowing costs low

The president argued that lowering home prices would cut into Americans’ wealth gains, and stressed that lowering interest rates would help homebuyers struggling with affordability. Continue reading

Zillow files shed light on how it viewed Compass’ technology

Court documents show how Zillow saw potential threats to its growth in the technology Compass was building for both agents and consumers. Continue reading

Buyer, seller demand drives agent optimism to highest level in years

It has been a rough few years amid a steep transaction downturn. But real estate agents surveyed by Inman Intel are increasingly reporting genuine interest from homebuyers and sellers throughout their client pipelines ahead of a pivotal spring season. Continue reading

TikTok, Meta, local businesses — accountability pressure builds

A landmark lawsuit is forcing courts to examine whether social media platforms can be held responsible for addictive design, even as TikTok’s U.S. transition introduces new uncertainty and Threads accelerates monetization. Continue reading

Investor drama fuels new front in the portal wars: The Download

From upheaval in the portal landscape to the ongoing controversy around private listings, debates over access, control and cooperation intensified last week. Continue reading

560 deals and $400M later: How this team leader found his grit

In this episode, Power Real Estate Group’s Jeffery Mcgonigle shares how he went from new agent crying in his car to leading one of the most productive teams in California with 160 agents. Continue reading

How the Compass–Anywhere merger exposes a blind spot in antitrust enforcement

Without recalibrating how market power is measured, Sean Frank writes, future consolidations will clear regulatory review while transforming competitive market conditions. Continue reading

From COLD to SOLD: 9 smart fixes for stagnant listings

When you approach a lingering listing with a structured revival plan, Jimmy Burgess writes, sellers feel supported, buyers re-engage and momentum returns. Continue reading