Why secondary markets are America’s real real estate story

Those who understand emerging markets will be the ones clients trust, Blake O’Shaughnessy writes, while those focused only on legacy luxury markets risk missing where demand is actually forming. Continue reading

Real estate is still a people business. Your community matters more than ever

Broker and Inman Ambassador Dina Williams shares her thoughts on why community is what shapes life, business and the industry that she loves. Continue reading

A love letter to the small- to medium-size broker

The industry needs hands-on boutique brokers more than ever before. Keith Robinson pays homage to their personal and professional value. Continue reading

EXp’s Wendy Forsythe talks AI and why 2026 is a ‘reset’ year

Ahead of Inman Connect New York, EXp Chief Marketing Officer Wendy Forsythe dished on AI, building a strong company culture amid chaos and how to reset after a difficult year. Continue reading

President Trump argues for keeping home prices high, borrowing costs low

The president argued that lowering home prices would cut into Americans’ wealth gains, and stressed that lowering interest rates would help homebuyers struggling with affordability. Continue reading

Zillow files shed light on how it viewed Compass’ technology

Court documents show how Zillow saw potential threats to its growth in the technology Compass was building for both agents and consumers. Continue reading

TikTok, Meta, local businesses — accountability pressure builds

A landmark lawsuit is forcing courts to examine whether social media platforms can be held responsible for addictive design, even as TikTok’s U.S. transition introduces new uncertainty and Threads accelerates monetization. Continue reading

Investor drama fuels new front in the portal wars: The Download

From upheaval in the portal landscape to the ongoing controversy around private listings, debates over access, control and cooperation intensified last week. Continue reading

How the Compass–Anywhere merger exposes a blind spot in antitrust enforcement

Without recalibrating how market power is measured, Sean Frank writes, future consolidations will clear regulatory review while transforming competitive market conditions. Continue reading

From COLD to SOLD: 9 smart fixes for stagnant listings

When you approach a lingering listing with a structured revival plan, Jimmy Burgess writes, sellers feel supported, buyers re-engage and momentum returns. Continue reading