Real estate’s hottest hookups amid merger mania: The Download

Compression trumps competition as real estate industry heavyweights look for their perfect partners and set themselves up for strength and success in the years ahead. Continue reading

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

Women, Wealth and Real Estate: A pathway to financial freedom

The real estate industry is now opening doors for women like Martice Brumfield to step in and create their own financial futures through ownership, investment and professional careers, Melanie Klein writes. 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

The least effective way to brand your real estate business

In today’s world of AI search and brokerage M&A, trainer Bernice Ross writes, branding your business with your name or your brokerage isn’t enough. Here’s what to do instead. 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

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

Reffkin slams MLS ‘monopoly’ amid Clear Cooperation debate

Compass CEO Robert Reffkin argued against Clear Cooperation Wednesday during an Inman on Tour session in Nashville while warning that “data is the new oil” amid predictions of a national MLS. Continue reading

Music City agents sing new tune as Nashville’s rapid growth fuels deals

The pandemic unleashed a growth spurt in Tennessee, with Nashville at the center. Agents and a developer behind Nashville’s tallest building illuminated the market at Inman on Tour this week. Continue reading