Michael Valdes on consolidation, profitability and what real estate agents must do next

The CEO of LPT International shares insights on consolidation, profitability, and growth, and how Inman’s advisory board is shaping the Inman Connect San Diego agenda. Continue reading

Iran war, high rates chill pending home sales

The Iran war sent mortgage rates surging and homebuyers retreating in the four weeks ending April 5, with pending home sales falling 2.4 percent year over year — the biggest decline in three months. Continue reading

‘People are praying for a crash’: Why housing doomers keep getting louder

Housing analyst Ricky Carruth pushes back on crash predictions, arguing today’s market is defined by strong fundamentals. Continue reading

The real estate ‘easy button’ doesn’t exist

Success in real estate doesn’t come from luck or an easy button, Lori Muller writes. It comes by doing the work that others avoid. Continue reading

10 hot income tax strategies that can save money on your return

Use this list to determine where you are paying the IRS more than you should and to protect your personal and business finances, trainer Bernice Ross writes. Continue reading

Zillow ‘knows its role’ in the industry: Jun Choo

Zillow Chief Operating Officer Jun Choo talks artificial intelligence, Zillow Preview and the portal’s continued commitment to listing “transparency.” Continue reading

‘Family-friendly’ neighborhood? Expect to pay 42% more

New data shows that homes in family-friendly neighborhoods cost 42 percent more on average, highlighting how demand for top schools, safety and amenities is reshaping affordability across U.S. housing markets. Continue reading

Quit Googling ‘housing crash,’ economist says. It’s a correction

Economist Lisa Sturtevant says the U.S. housing market isn’t heading for a crash but a gradual correction as affordability pressures and economic uncertainty reshape buyer and seller behavior. Continue reading

ChatGPT isn’t sabotaging real estate deals. It’s exposing how they’re made

The agents who will remain effective amid the rise of AI are the ones who help clients understand how to make decisions before the answer ever matters, broker Deb Siefkin writes.  Continue reading

The 2026 luxury playbook: What real estate agents need to know

When shopping at $5 million and above, today’s luxury homebuyers are operating at a level where precision and preparation make all the difference, CEO Daniel Ickowicz writes. Continue reading