Ousted CEO speaks, merger rumors, DOJ weighs in: 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

DOJ signals Clear Cooperation alone may not be anticompetitive

A Department of Justice footnote filed on Monday in the Nosalek commission lawsuit suggests some industry leaders may have misinterpreted earlier DOJ messaging. Continue reading

EXp is peachy keen with addition of $70M Georgia team

The Tim Stout Group has joined eXp Realty. The Newnan, Georgia-based team is the sixth multimillion-dollar team to join the cloud-based brokerage in 2025. Continue reading

Inman Connect San Diego: Real estate’s future takes the stage

Learn from real estate’s best and brightest in the business, all while growing your network and meeting like-minded passionate and driven professional peers. Continue reading

Billion-dollar mergers, upheaval and a real estate reckoning

Billion-dollar deals aren’t just making headlines; they’re reshaping the industry, consultant Chris Pollinger writes. The subsequent impact will be felt by every agent, brokerage and homebuyer in the game. Continue reading

Recruiting, somehow, is only getting more intense in 2025: Intel

Real estate agents are still fielding frequent recruiting inquiries, results from the latest Inman Intel Index show, but relationships appear to be the lynchpin spurring many of them to act. Continue reading

The industry’s biggest names are weighing in on CCP: The Download

Leaders across the real estate landscape are sharing their perspectives on the CCP — and what its possible end would mean for consumers and the housing market. Continue reading

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices CEO denies Compass negotiations

HomeServices of America CEO Gino Blefari said Thursday night his company isn’t in acquisition talks with Compass. Since then, the brokerage franchise network and Compass have been silent. Continue reading

A big week in M&A and the fate of Clear Cooperation: Inman’s 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

Compass negotiating to buy Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices

The deal is reportedly nearing the finish line, though the companies have not agreed on final terms. Continue reading