How industry infighting makes it harder for clients to achieve the American dream

Battles among real estate heavyweights make the market less transparent and harder to navigate for the people we’re supposed to be helping, Troy Palmquist writes. Continue reading

Listing bans, lawsuits, and a ‘big, beautiful bill’: Inman Top 5

Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers. Continue reading

The pursuit of home: What we’re really celebrating this 4th of July

As we celebrate Independence Day, Troy Palmquist looks at where the dream of homeownership went off the rails and how the real estate industry helps — and hurts — homebuyers. Continue reading

Huddle Up: How The Heyday Group is redefining team culture in Austin

Melanie Klein shares how Austin’s Heyday Group is redefining team culture and leading with heart and harmony while building trust and brand momentum. Continue reading

Tool Kit: Rebuilding the real estate dream team

Regroup and rebuild a real estate team that’s gone off the rails with content and advice from trainer Rachael Hite. Continue reading

Broker Spotlight: Erwin Nicholas II, Mr. Real Estate

Find out how this global ambassador for Houston real estate goes beyond selling to solve his high-net-worth clients’ real estate challenges. Continue reading

Structuring high value joint ventures for real estate brokerages

Many real estate brokerages have used joint ventures successfully to enter mortgage, title, insurance or property management verticals, Phillip Cantrell writes, increasing profitability and client retention. Continue reading

With an eye on future lawsuits, Compass formally repudiates CCP in letter to NAR and MLSs

CEO Robert Reffkin said the real estate brokerage doesn’t consider ‘any national NAR MLS rule impacting clients as binding,’ but will continue to train agents to comply with local MLS rules Continue reading

FHFA Director Pulte calls on Congress to investigate Fed Chair Jerome Powell

‘Chairman Powell needs to be investigated by Congress immediately,’ the FHFA director said in a statement on Wednesday. Pulte and President Donald Trump have been trying to pressure Powell to resign amid high interest rates. Continue reading

How do you think the private listings battle will play out? Pulse

Are you Team Compass? Team Zillow? Or are you just keeping watch to see who comes out on top and how you can pivot? Continue reading