Housing recession? K-shaped trends? The dollars and ‘sense’ of today’s economy

This week on The Download, Inman reporters break down the late-2025 economic trends affecting your clients and your real estate business. Continue reading

Recession? Membership? Blessings? Inman 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

Realtor.com is gaining on competing portals despite decline in users, owners say

Average monthly unique users to Realtor.com sites fell 6.5 percent compared to the prior year as lead volume also slid 1 percent. Company said it had to 72 million average unique monthly users in the most recent quarter. Continue reading

Northeast sees strongest price gains in Q3 as median single-family home price hits $426,800

Home prices climbed in 77 percent of metro areas during the third quarter of 2025 as the median single-family home price in the U.S. rose by 1.7 percent year over year. Continue reading

Heard of a K-shaped economy? You’re living in it now

Much like the American people today, the economy is starkly divided — and it’s impacting the real estate market. Here’s how. Continue reading

Why commissions have risen since the 2024 NAR settlement

Many expected commissions to fall after the 2024 NAR commission settlement, but data shows that average rates have actually ticked up slightly. Why?⁣ Continue reading

From Vegas to venture capital: Navigating the uncertain path of the proptech founder

Proptech founders have an uncertain path to profitability and worse, there is no definitive course to get them there. Inman columnist Craig C. Rowe interviewed entrepreneurs at different stages of company growth to better understand how they manage sca… Continue reading

Work smarter, not harder: How to KISS your way to productivity

Don’t let the mundane suck up your time and energy, Carl Medford writes. Use the KISS method to improve your productivity and simplify your life. Continue reading

Share of first-time homebuyers falls to lowest point ever

Homebuyers and homesellers are also older, with the median age of first-time buyers rising to 40, according to a new report on homebuyers and sellers from the National Association of Realtors. Continue reading

NAR membership must be a choice — for agents, brokers, consumers

The trade group’s control over membership, access and pricing exacerbates risk for members and the clients they serve each day. Continue reading