A new platform says you don’t need an agent to sell your home

A new platform is challenging real estate commissions by letting homeowners buy and sell without agents, offering full control over pricing and transactions. Continue reading

Massive real estate fraud case expands with new charges

The alleged scheme began in 2020 and ran through the middle of 2023 and targeted investors in the United States, Asia, Latin America, Europe and the Middle East. Continue reading

How this luxury agent closed her best year ever while grappling with a high-risk pregnancy

Brown Harris Stevens agent Marina Bernshtein juggled medical tests three times per week while navigating high-stakes deals by using her work as an outlet for the stress in her personal life. Continue reading

7 real estate problems agents misdiagnose (and how to fix them)

More hustle won’t fix fundamental problems in your business, Josh Ries writes. Here’s how to diagnose (and cure) whatever’s holding you back. Continue reading

Construction costs spike early in 2026, signaling trouble ahead

Construction costs surged early in 2026, driven by rising energy prices, with analysts warning that oil volatility tied to Middle East tensions could push costs even higher. Continue reading

Everyone deserves to own a home. That includes LGBTQ+ Americans

Nearly half of LGBTQ+ Americans feel less safe being visible, CEO Mary Mancera writes. That should concern anyone who understands what healthy housing markets require. Continue reading

Inflation and Iran are key to the Fed’s latest decisions: Economist

In this exclusive series on Inman, Windermere’s Principal Economist Jeff Tucker looks at the impact of the war on Iran and the Fed’s latest move. Continue reading

Judge blocks new real estate anti-money laundering rule

A Texas district judge has ruled in favor of a title company owner who said the new rule violated her Fourth Amendment rights. Continue reading

Real’s new growth chief aims to add 10K agents in 2026

Newly appointed Chief Growth Officer Jason Cassity focuses on recruitment, retention and scaling at a sustainable pace. Continue reading