NWMLS vs. Compass, NAR’s outlook, Umansky’s advice: 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

From Warped Tour to home tours: Meet the musicians who found their second stage in real estate

For many touring musicians, the transition into a second career in real estate isn’t as surprising as it sounds. Continue reading

‘Family-friendly’ neighborhood? Expect to pay 42% more

New data shows that homes in family-friendly neighborhoods cost 42 percent more on average, highlighting how demand for top schools, safety and amenities is reshaping affordability across U.S. housing markets. Continue reading

Behind the scenes: Operational insights from scaling The Agency

The Agency President Rainy Hake Austin shares lessons learned from expanding into 150 offices across 14 countries. Continue reading

New NAR committee policies represent a promising start

NAR is responding to member expectations by making progress toward a more modern, effective and accountable volunteer structure, Craig Cheatham writes. Continue reading

Shock event sours rosy real estate hopes for 3rd straight spring: Intel

Client pools saw little change in March. But the once-optimistic outlook for 2026 fizzled as the war in Iran drove borrowing costs higher. Continue reading

NWMLS blasts Compass’ ‘Orwellian’ listing strategy in new legal filing

NWMLS is escalating its legal battle with Compass, filing federal counterclaims that accuse the brokerage of a deceptive listings strategy. Continue reading

New England broker pleads guilty in $11.6M embezzlement scheme

Boston broker-owner Stephen Webster pled guilty to embezzling from escrow accounts and stiffing agents on their commissions. Continue reading

Referral brokerage: Real estate’s most-overlooked income model 

Shifting the way you work? Contributor Kam Kang shares a strategy to ensure you never leave a commission on the table. Continue reading

There’s a new listings category. I’m calling it the company FSBO

A company FSBO, dressed up in the language of seller choice, is still a restricted buyer pool, Darryl Davis writes, and we’ve known for a long time what restricted buyer pools produce. Continue reading