What Disney’s Magic app can teach us about consumer experience

Compliance expert Summer Goralik shares how Disneyland’s digital reinvention reveals what the real estate industry must protect: access, transparency and the power of innovation. Continue reading

Zillow’s clarity, Tutor’s clap back, LionDesk’s closure: Inman 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

Redfin says it will begin banning listings in September

Redfin will begin banning listings that aren’t added to the multiple listing service (MLS) within 24 hours of being publicly marketed in September. The announcement comes two days after Zillow Group shared its ban timeline. Continue reading

Can tariff walkbacks keep the economy humming? Economist

Windermere Economist Jeff Tucker looks at how tariff walkbacks may signal that some of the Trump administration’s potentially damaging policy changes could be reversed. Continue reading

The market is short 416K homes for middle-class homebuyers: NAR

After a herky-jerky few years, the housing market is at a major tipping point, according to the National Association of Realtors’ May 2025 Housing and Affordability Report. The report, which is based on NAR and Realtor.com data, revealed the market nee… Continue reading

Serhant’s diss, Homes.com’s boost, Caballero’s record: 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

Redfin shareholder sues for more information on Rocket merger

Lawsuit seeks class action status to represent Redfin shareholders, claiming they need more information about financial advisor’s potential conflict of interest before June 4 merger vote. Continue reading

Zillow settles with NYC broker who sued StreetEasy over fees

Broker George T. Spyridakis alleged the rental listing platform effectively “masked” listings but still charged daily marketing fees. He moved to withdraw the case this week after reaching a settlement with Zillow. Continue reading

Vija Williams joins eXp Realty, launches UPGRADE community

Respected real estate leader and coach Vija Williams has officially joined eXp Realty and launched UPGRADE, a new community designed to transform the lives of real estate professionals, professionally and holistically. At its core, UPGRADE (Unlock Pote… Continue reading

A Mother’s Day tribute to the real-life ‘Mrs. Incredibles’ of real estate

Ashley and Christian Harris celebrate the women in real estate who are showing up when it counts — for clients, for teams and for families. Continue reading