‘No listings, no eyeballs, no sales’: Zillow docs outline plans to win the private listing battle

“Listings are the lifeblood of our company. No listings, no eyeballs, no sales.” A trove of newly released documents in the lawsuit between Zillow and Compass sheds light on the private listing fight. Continue reading

Generational wealth, foreign buyers, rising prices: Sotheby’s Luxury Outlook for 2026

The luxury market is poised for steady growth this year, with multiple factors driving the market toward a fruitful and lucrative 2026. Continue reading

First-time buyers get creative with financing in 2026

Easing interest rates, down payment assistance and builder incentives are helping first-time homebuyers compete, according to the latest from the National Association of Realtors. Continue reading

Clash of the titans: Looking back at the Zillow-Compass legal battle

Zillow and Compass are going head to head in an antitrust battle over the portal giant’s Listing Access Standard. Here’s a timeline of the rivalry and how the case has evolved. Continue reading

Boost in buyers closes 2025 on high note: Client Pipeline Tracker

Real estate agents shook off a late-year scare and raised their expectations for a 2026 recovery, according to fresh results from Intel’s December survey. Continue reading

The LGBTQ+ Alliance chief talks fear and hope for 2026

LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance Interim CEO Mary Mancera reflects on the first year of the Trump Administration and how the queer community is facing fear and change with courage. Continue reading

Oops! I left out the most important lead-gen lesson. Let me fix that

As you seek to put together a lead-generation strategy, Josh Ries provides a starting point to help you determine who you’re talking to. Continue reading

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

NAR’s final report of 2025 showed growing homebuyer momentum

In November, pending home sales made their best showing yet of 2025, in a sign of growing homebuyer confidence in response to factors like increased affordability and higher inventory. Continue reading

Looking back and looking ahead: 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