CoStar plans to slash spending on Homes.com through 2030

After investing heavily to create a fourth competing major real estate search portal, CoStar said Wednesday that it would cut spending on Homes.com by 35 percent this year. Continue reading

Clash of the titans: Looking back at the Zillow-Compass legal battle

Zillow and Compass are going head to head in an antitrust battle over the portal giant’s Listing Access Standard. Here’s a timeline of the rivalry and how the case has evolved. Continue reading

Looking back and looking ahead: Inman’s 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

Experts agree a rosier market is coming in 2026. But specifics vary

More sales, stubborn rates, home price growth. Here’s where five major groups landed on the housing market in 2026. Continue reading

More AI? A big recovery? Real estate heavyweights predict 2026

Leaders including eXp’s Leo Pareja, REMAX’s Erik Carlson and top-selling agent Ben Caballero envision more tech, more change and perhaps a mixed recovery next year. Continue reading

Redfin CEO: These 10 shifts defined real estate in 2025

2025 was another landmark year in real estate. Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman breaks down the 10 trends that mattered most. Continue reading

These are the stories you couldn’t get enough of in 2025

From crimes and misdemeanors to mergers and acquisitions, clients weren’t the only ones making major moves this year. Here are the most-read Download column topics of 2025, updated for EOY. Continue reading

Take a look back at the top 5 real estate news stories of 2025

Compass, Zillow and the National Association of Realtors all dominated headlines in 2025 thanks to big M&A deals, battles over private listings and more. Continue reading

Luxury real estate 2026 outlook: A new era of precision, global mobility and intelligent growth

After a year of volatility, luxury real estate has emerged more disciplined, global and data-driven. Here’s why 2026 marks a turning point for elite markets, ultra-wealthy buyers and agents who operate without borders. Continue reading