Proptech investment hits $1B in February as investors place bigger, more selective bets

Proptech funding topped $1 billion in February as venture capital shifted toward fewer, larger bets, even as early-stage startups continued attracting investment. Continue reading

AI politics reach housing finance as Fannie, Freddie drop Anthropic

The FHFA ordered Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to sever ties with Anthropic, signaling how politics and regulation may shape AI adoption in housing finance. Continue reading

The stage is set for a better spring, agents say: Client Pipeline Tracker

Agents are sticking to their guns in recent Intel Index surveys, arguing that their existing pipelines look better than a few months ago — and that their hopes are higher for the year ahead. Their cautious optimism is about to be put to the test. Continue reading

Most agents won’t be replaced by AI. They’ll be replaced by honesty

Competence and transparency are being rewarded in today’s real estate market, and the agents who exhibit those traits will flourish in the face of AI, CEO Blake O’Shaughnessy writes. Continue reading

Interactive dashboard: Explore results of February’s Intel survey

Using these interactive charts, explore and analyze data from Intel’s most recent survey of real estate agents and brokerage leaders, broken down by region and brokerage type. Track historical trends over time. Continue reading

CertifID grows platform from fraud prevention to closing management

CertifID broadens its platform from wire fraud prevention to full closing workflow management, adding payoff ordering, eSignatures and digital payments. Continue reading

Clarity, strategy, momentum: Inside the agenda for Inman On Tour Nashville

On April 22, Inman On Tour lands at the Country Music Hall of Fame for a one-day experience built for agents who want direction in a shifting market. From consolidation to AI to back-to-basics lead generation, every session is designed to answer one pr… Continue reading

Old tricks, new tech? Opendoor reboots in-house mortgage

Opendoor is testing an in-house mortgage product, reviving its lending ambitions as it pushes toward a fully integrated, end-to-end transaction platform. Continue reading

Rev­o­lu­tion next: What ICNY 2026 re­veals about real estate’s future

As tech tools change, Roland Kampmeyer writes, the real estate professional must double down on the things that only humans can do with service and sensitivity. Continue reading

Testing Reffkin’s big idea: Take the Intel Index survey today

Each month, hundreds of real estate agents, brokers, executives and investors contribute to one of real estate’s most ambitious monthly efforts to document changes to the industry. Add your insights. Take the survey. Continue reading