Affordable housing is a polycrisis: Here are 5 things to know in 2026

If real estate and housing are your passion and your career, Rachael Hite writes, you should be among the foremost advocates to help all Americans find their way home. Continue reading

The downturn punished proptech, but this exec says it’s coming back

Artificial intelligence, profitability, construction — Second Century Ventures’ Ashley Stinton tells Inman where proptech investors are putting their money as the sector comes back to life. Continue reading

The downturn punished proptech, but this exec says it’s coming back

Artificial intelligence, profitability, construction — Second Century Ventures’ Ashley Stinton tells Inman where proptech investors are putting their money as the sector comes back to life. Continue reading

NAR President: ‘We don’t dictate what’s right and wrong’

As the industry heads for a debate over the future of multiple listing services, “we’re not going to get involved,” Kevin Brown said on stage at Inman Connect New York. Continue reading

AREA leader: The real estate industry is ‘awash with non-professionals’ and ‘has to change’

At Inman Connect New York, American Real Estate Association co-founder Jason Haber spoke about real estate’s reputation and why there’s room for two national real estate trade groups. Continue reading

Nykia Wright says NAR is a ‘base camp’ for real estate

During an appearance at Inman Connect New York, NAR CEO called for keeping the organization at the center of the industry while not competing with brokerages and members Continue reading

Buyer, seller demand drives agent optimism to highest level in years

It has been a rough few years amid a steep transaction downturn. But real estate agents surveyed by Inman Intel are increasingly reporting genuine interest from homebuyers and sellers throughout their client pipelines ahead of a pivotal spring season. Continue reading

I read NAR’s 40-page annual report so you don’t have to

Accountability and genuine transparency are still missing from NAR’s communications, coach Darryl Davis writes, and Realtors deserve better. Continue reading

Why this vocal NAR critic thinks you should stay a Realtor

Before making a decision about Realtor membership, Darryl Davis writes, consider how foundational the National Association of Realtors is to who we are as professionals. Continue reading

Non-Realtor access has altered the MLS landscape. How common is it?

Since the National Association of Realtors announced its policy change, more MLSs have provided updates on their membership requirements. Here’s what Intel has learned surveying hundreds of real estate agents in recent months. Continue reading