Tech Review: Guest House shrinks time-to-market with listing prep

Technology expert Craig C. Rowe reviews Guest House, a company that offers a fast, lightweight solution to the friction that happens after a listing agreement is signed. Continue reading

Government shutdown nails housing programs in week 2

The longer the government shutdown lasts, the more it impacts the real estate industry. Here are the latest updates on the cusp of the shutdown’s third week. Continue reading

HomeSmart celebrates 25 years with new branding, messaging

HomeSmart unveiled new branding for its 25th anniversary on Tuesday. Brokerage leaders said the redesign, which includes a new logo, wordmark and website design, reflects its commitment to “simplicity and transparency.” Continue reading

An interactive look inside the new-inventory run that’s losing steam

In its recurring series of interactive maps and charts, Inman’s data team brings hyperlocal listing data to real estate agents and brokerage leaders. Continue reading

5 foreign buyer trends to tap into this fall

While domestic buyers may be sitting on the sidelines this fall, foreign buyers are making their move. According to the National Association of Realtors, international purchases have increased since 2024, and savvy agents are taking notice. Continue reading

A mega-team goes indie, and other big-time real estate moves

Parker Pemberton and his team have left eXp Realty, Corcoran snapped up a team in Rhode Island, and a new team has emerged at Douglas Elliman. Continue reading

How Charlie Kirk’s assassination could impact real estate

Charlie Kirk’s assassination may reshape real estate sentiment and buyer behavior. Jeremy Brazoban explores five key takeaways on how tragedy can ripple through housing markets and client psychology. Continue reading

Better shares soar on bullish thesis by activist investor Eric Jackson

EMJ Capital’s founder posted a thesis on X that Better Home & Finance is “the Shopify of mortgages” with the potential for AI to boost capacity and fuel explosive growth. Continue reading

Fathom Holdings looking to raise at least $5.4M in public offering

At $2 per share, the latest offering of three million shares is priced nearly three times higher than a March raise, when the North Carolina-based real estate brokerage was flirting with delisting. Continue reading