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Inflation and Iran are key to the Fed’s latest decisions: Economist

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In this exclusive series on Inman, Windermere’s Principal Economist Jeff Tucker looks at the impact of the war on Iran and the Fed’s latest move. Continue reading →

Zillow called it the ‘open market,’ then buried consumers and MLSs

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The tragedy isn’t that the MLS got disrupted, Amit Kulkarni writes. Disruption was inevitable given decades of inaction. The tragedy is what replaced it. Continue reading →

Industry leaders: Zillow Preview isn’t the answer — it’s acceleration

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Zillow Preview is not a solution to the private listings problem, coach Darryl Davis writes. It is a more palatable on-ramp to the same destination. Continue reading →

Why affordable waterfront homes are disappearing in California

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Contributor Lindsey Harn shares why mid-priced homes on the coast are vanishing, and opportunities to build new homes are slim. Continue reading →

Trends and opportunities in multifamily housing for 2026

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Multifamily market resilience makes it an attractive investment for those seeking long-term income and diversification, Michael Zaransky writes. Continue reading →

Hire an assistant, bring on a partner or stay solo? A guide

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Should successful agents hire help, partner up or just tough it out and push through? Kevelyn Guzman asks. The answer depends on the math. Continue reading →

Fed holds interest rates steady amid inflation, Iran conflict

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The Federal Reserve kept interest rates steady on Wednesday in its first meeting of 2026, while saying it would continue to monitor financial and international developments. Continue reading →

Bess Freedman: Days-on-market metrics are facts. Sorry, not sorry

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Our transparent real estate market, though not perfect, remains the envy of most of the world because of how efficient it is, Bess Freedman writes. Continue reading →

The 2026 market’s not exactly what we had hoped for

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While real estate pros had hoped we’d be out of the woods by now, Carl Medford writes, a variety of factors are still keeping the market in a holding pattern. Continue reading →

Mortgage applications plummeted more than 10% last week

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Higher rates and overseas conflicts appear to be weighing on the lending industry, raising concerns about the upcoming spring. Continue reading →