Existing-home sales defy consumer gloom, NAR data shows

Consumer confidence sat near historic lows in April, while the stock market climbed to record highs. Existing-home sales rose anyway, and NAR’s chief economist says affordability is why. Continue reading

Another spring, another dud, Intel’s Client Pipeline Tracker suggests

The housing recovery may be on hold — again. Real estate agents and executives lift the veil on why their business prospects have dimmed. Continue reading

Where should real estate listings live? The Download

Local or national? Private or public? Leaders in the real estate industry are rethinking where listings should be available and how consumers shop for homes. Continue reading

How to build an agent training program that beats the franchises

Broker and contributor Nick Schlekeway says indie brokers don’t need deep pockets to develop agents. They need systems that work. Continue reading

Zillow and Realtor.com, Real-REMAX, Gary Keller: 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

What to do when fair housing turns into fear housing

How does a recent open letter from HUD impact the way you market your listings and the way fair housing is taught in association trainings? Coach Darryl Davis weighs in. Continue reading

Inside the eXp-NextHome deal: Scale, franchising and a ‘transparency coalition’

EXp Realty CEO Leo Pareja and NextHome’s James Dwiggins discuss coming together, brokerage consolidation and the fight for transparency. Continue reading

How ‘The Turner Test’ can help you navigate real estate’s new normal

Are you willing to push back against industry consensus and the doubts of others? If so, coach Darryl Davis writes, you might be a leader like the late Ted Turner. Continue reading

NAR urges Congress to block proposed HUD budget cuts

The National Association of Realtors is calling on Congress to reject a White House budget proposal that would eliminate billions in federal housing funding. Continue reading

Zillow, Realtor.com to share pre-market listings this summer

Zillow and Realtor.com will share pre-market listings across both platforms this summer, giving buyers early access to preview homes. Continue reading