Why independent brokerages matter more than ever amid real estate consolidation

Windermere’s OB Jacobi writes that it’s more important than ever to preserve independence and keep the industry vibrant, diverse and focused on the things that matter most. Continue reading

Alexander brothers denied motion to dismiss sex-trafficking charges

Judge Valerie Caprioni shut down the brothers’ motion to dismiss, and they are poised to attend trial in January. Details on their defamation lawsuit against “The Real Deal” are also now available. Continue reading

Redfin site fluke exposed past users’ data on listing contact forms

The glitch momentarily revealed past users’ names, phone numbers and email addresses over the span of less than a week. Continue reading

Brown Harris Stevens names Halstead heir chief strategy officer

Christopher Halstead will oversee several company-wide initiatives and work to streamline operations at the brokerage in his new role as chief strategy officer. Continue reading

Stop waiting for permission: Why leadership starts with self-trust

Leadership starts when you’re willing to show up in the chaos, in the unknown, in the unpolished version of yourself, broker Angela Yungk writes. Continue reading

Leadershift: How brokers and team leaders can prepare for 2026

The market is poised for change. If you want to be part of what’s ahead, take a page from John Maxwell’s book “Leadershift.” Lori Muller shows you how. Continue reading

The inventory surge is sputtering. See how your market stacks up

Markets that had been bright spots amid troubled times are now seeing new listings slow. Dive into the local data with Inman’s recurring series of interactive maps and charts. Continue reading

Zillow defends private listing rule, criticizes Compass in new filing

The portal argued that it is allowed to display whatever it wants on its own website, that it’s not a monopoly and that its rule governing private listings does not hurt Compass. Continue reading

American Real Estate Association hires Mary-Frances Coleman as inaugural executive director

Real estate vet and legal expert Mary-Frances Coleman is the association’s first executive director. She said one of ARA’s biggest challenges will be dealing with the “that’s the way it’s always been done” mentality. Continue reading

Brandi Marshall on ‘Selling the OC’ stardom, feuds and a brutal real estate market

In this exclusive interview with Inman, the least dramatic “Selling the OC” cast member gets candid about real estate, reality TV and real life ahead of the Nov. 12 Season 4 premiere. Continue reading