The affordable housing crisis isn’t just financial. It’s political

American attitudes around home affordability will determine whether Congress treats housing as a priority or as another talking point to be dropped between election cycles. Continue reading

2nd CoStar investor urges giving up on Homes.com amid losses

New York City-based hedge fund D. E. Shaw & Co. on Wednesday criticized the board’s “reckless” spending on the portal while continuing to push back its timeline for profitability. It also called into question CEO Andy Florance’s generous cash and … Continue reading

Grit, not glamour: Lessons from 27 years in real estate

Longevity isn’t accidental, Jen Cameron writes. It’s built through steady leadership, practiced values and a commitment to people over optics. Continue reading

Ryan Schneider leaves Anywhere following acquisition by Compass

The former CEO quietly left the company as of the close of its merger with Compass, a rep confirmed to Inman. Former Anywhere CTO Rudy Wolfs also left in the wake of the transaction. Continue reading

What is ‘agentic’ AI, and why does it matter for real estate?

Proptech innovators at Inman Connect New York said that a new, more proactive version of AI may come into its own — and spread throughout the real estate industry — in 2026. Continue reading

MLS chief: Brokers ‘talking out of both sides of their mouth’ on consolidation demands

Canopy MLS CEO Anne Marie DeCatsye, Realtor.com CEO Damian Eales and NextHome CEO James Dwiggins talked about consolidation, data transparency and why a national MLS isn’t the answer to the industry’s problems. Continue reading

Mauricio Umansky: The best real estate careers are built on passion, not chasing achievements

The Agency CEO urged agents to shift from chasing success to fueling passion. At Inman Connect, he shared how enduring fulfillment — not milestones — drives lasting careers. Continue reading

Compete with giants: 5 strategies only indie brokerages can pull off

Troy Palmquist and Lauren Henss break down how the best independent brokerages are using speed, brand discipline, and agent-centric operating models to win recruiting and market share — even as consolidation accelerates. Continue reading

Willpower waning? 16 ways to push past barriers and power through

Coach Annette DeCicco argues against relying on pure willpower, which is destined to fail. Her eight over eight success formula depends on powerful “situations” instead. Continue reading

How to know when a new digital platform is worth your attention 

Shifting to a new platform isn’t about where you show up, Audie Chamberlain writes. It’s about whether your presence actually helps someone make real estate decisions. Continue reading