Defying conventional wisdom, UWM grows mortgage refis

While rival Rocket Mortgage seeks to boost refis by becoming largest U.S. loan servicer, UWM CEO Mat Ishbia says AI, competitive pricing will help mortgage brokers compete for borrowers. Continue reading

Las Vegas real estate pro finds pig’s head in mail after AI deal closing

A letter that accompanied the bloodied animal head sent to Agrippa CEO Blake Owens asserted that “‘AI’ is not going to replace brokers,” in a sign that it was likely sent by a broker who feels threatened by the new technology. Continue reading

Tell us about the tech you can’t live without: Pulse

From the portal you swear by to your favorite social media channel, tell us what tech is essential for the way you run your real estate business. Continue reading

How to 10X every real estate conference you attend using AI

You don’t need more ideas. You need a system that makes your ideas work for you. Amy Stockberger offers a framework and prompts for following up on conference season with the help of AI. Continue reading

Stop using AI as a Google substitute. Do this instead

Agents who use AI will replace those who don’t, but how do you use it the right way? Digital marketing expert Colin Hull shares strategies to help you leverage the productivity potential. Continue reading

Real estate CEOs sound off on CCP, M&A, being No. 1: The Download

Last week, the industry’s biggest names took the stage at Inman Connect San Diego to talk about real estate’s hottest topics and biggest controversies. Continue reading

Inman celebrates its 2025 Inman Innovator Award winners

At Inman Connect San Diego, Inman unveiled the winners of its flagship award, now in its 28th year, recognizing creativity across the real estate industry. Continue reading

Anywhere CEO Ryan Schneider hints at more acquisitions and wants practical AI, not ‘hot air’

From the main stage at Inman Connect San Diego on Thursday, Schneider envisioned an era in real estate where a smaller number of competitors deliver a higher level of value for homebuyers and homesellers. Continue reading

Redfin’s Glenn Kelman spills details on bittersweet transition to Rocket

Kelman said it was a tough decision to sell, but one that ultimately will empower the company to better compete with portal giants like Zillow, Realtor.com and Homes.com while continuing to focus on customer service. Continue reading

Commission lawsuits? AI? Clear Cooperation? Fuggedaboutit

Side’s Guy Gal says the greatest threat to the industry are Realtor associations, multiple listing services and brokerages that depend on inexperienced agents to generate profits. Continue reading