NAR economist says ‘we’re not anywhere near’ a recession

Lawrence Yun shared his economic outlook Wednesday, saying that despite volatility the U.S. is still on track for 4 to 5 percent growth next quarter. Continue reading

Industry vets debut playbook to provide ‘non-Realtor MLS Access’

Russ Cofano and Amit Kulkarni of Alloy Advisors are among a group that has created the “Playbook for MLS Access in the Post NAR Policy Era.” Continue reading

How strict are the MLSs? Here’s how Compass saw it

As it geared up to fight for rules that were favorable to its private listings strategy, Compass set out to understand where hundreds of MLSs stood — and to create a 1-to-5 ranking system. Continue reading

MLS to AI: The real estate acronym decoder every agent needs in 2026

Contributor and COO Holly Brink has the ultimate guide to decode the lingo of business for new and seasoned agents. Continue reading

2025 existing-home sales miss 2024 pace by razor-thin 1K margin

Existing-home sales increased 5.1 percent month over month in December. However, it wasn’t enough to push 2025 above the previous year’s level. Continue reading

4 times Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman showed he’s one of a kind

From his start as a “pugnacious” young exec to recent appearances on reality TV, Kelman has given the real estate community many memorable moments to reflect on as he prepares to leave the industry this week. Continue reading

Agent confidence is outpacing market conditions in 2026

Coach Darryl Davis and his team have weathered many turbulent markets with their clients for decades, and they are predicting that confidence will be key for what’s ahead. Continue reading

Don’t stay stuck! Build a fast-growing business you can sell

Contributor Greg Hague shares business-growth programs he created during his 17-year career that clients loved and his competitors hated. Continue reading

Washington to consider requiring all listings to be marketed publicly

INMAN EXCLUSIVE: A draft bill in the Washington State Legislature appears to be the next staging ground for the fight over how real estate listings are marketed. Continue reading

The Compass-Anywhere deal is done. This Coldwell Banker agent has lingering questions

As the merger closes quickly, Cara Ameer offers questions that still haven’t been answered and insights on the future possibilities. Continue reading