Where should real estate listings live? The Download

Local or national? Private or public? Leaders in the real estate industry are rethinking where listings should be available and how consumers shop for homes. Continue reading

Zillow and Realtor.com, Real-REMAX, Gary Keller: 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

Realtor.com touts ‘renaissance,’ Zillow alliance as revenue climbs

Move’s Realtor.com claimed a 31 percent share of real estate portal visits during the first three months of 2026 — six times that of Homes.com and three times that of Redfin, according to Comscore. Continue reading

Zillow is making itself ‘increasingly indispensable’ with AI

Zillow’s revenue rose 18 percent annually to $708 million during the first quarter as leaders double down on artificial intelligence. Continue reading

Reffkin sheds light on Compass’ push for national MLS: ‘We are bringing MRED national’

“I want to create a national MLS to compete against local MLSs,” Robert Reffkin said, while hinting at more MLS expansions to come. Continue reading

Zillow, Realtor.com to share pre-market listings this summer

Zillow and Realtor.com will share pre-market listings across both platforms this summer, giving buyers early access to preview homes. Continue reading

MRED goes national: How agents can protect local MLS systems

The real estate industry fed Zillow until it became too powerful to ignore, coach Darryl Davis writes. Let us not do the same thing with MRED. Continue reading

Compass adds 72SOLD founder to bring seller-choice fight to agent training

Industry veteran Greg Hague says his new CIH role will help agents rethink how homes are marketed before they hit the MLS. Continue reading

Experts say MLS competition, consolidation to heat up after nationwide expansion

Industry experts say the wave of MLS consolidation is poised to continue, competition to heat up after two major MLSs expanded beyond their regions. Continue reading

The Iran War’s impact on the US housing market, explained

Mortgage and credit experts explain what buyers, sellers and agents should expect from the Iran war’s impact — and what to do now. Continue reading