Crystal balls and tea leaves: The Download on 2026 forecasts

Everybody’s looking ahead to 2026, so this week’s Download rounds up the forecasts and advice you need to hit the ground running. Continue reading

Yet another report says the real estate market is sputtering

Redfin reported that both buyers and sellers are in retreat, active and new listings fell in November, and, ultimately, 2025 will be comparable to the slowest year for real estate in decades. Continue reading

Home sales ticked up in November, but inventory is ‘beginning to stall’

Existing home sales were up 0.5 percent month over month in November. But NAR’s Lawrence Yun also said “homeowners are in no rush to list their properties.” Continue reading

Zillow reverses course and removes climate data from listings

The portal announced last year that listings would begin showing climate data from First Street. Now, however, Zillow has pivoted so that, instead, listings feature a link to First Street’s website. Continue reading

Zillow reverses course and removes climate data from listings

The portal announced last year that listings would begin showing climate data from First Street. Now, however, Zillow has pivoted so that, instead, listings feature a link to First Street’s website. Continue reading

‘More persistent headwinds’ plague housing market as prices barely budge

The latest numbers from the Case-Shiller Index show weak price growth in September. One expert even warned of “outright decline” in some markets. 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

At Inman, we believe in you, the real estate professional

Real estate embodies the American dream, and as a profession is filled with people fighting for their communities and their clients. Continue reading

Here’s the essential reading on the Compass-Anywhere deal

Lock in with Inman’s ongoing coverage of the Compass-Anywhere merger — from deal details and culture clashes to agent reactions and what it means for the future of real estate. Continue reading

Is NAR the big loser in the Compass and Anywhere deal?

Compass has long had a contentious relationship with the National Association of Realtors. Real estate veterans speculated Monday that NAR could thus suffer as Compass grows. Continue reading