Inman

Inman Real Estate News

Tracy Tutor sues Oren Alexander as jury deliberates federal case
The luxury broker and "Million Dollar Listing" star alleged she was drugged by Oren Alexander and sexually assaulted by him and another unnamed man during a Douglas Elliman recruiting event in 2014.

5 ways to show up, so your real estate business blows up
Explosive professional growth isn’t magic, Jimmy Burgess writes. Its momentum is created by showing up in ways others choose not to.

If I were starting my real estate career in 2026, here’s exactly what I would do
Forget building fast. Build strong, brokerage president Lori Muller writes. Because the ceiling in real estate isn’t determined by the market — it’s determined by discipline.

NWMLS wants to use a Zillow ruling in its battle with Compass
The Seattle-based MLS argued that a ruling in a case involving Zillow has parallels to its own legal battle against Compass.

A 4.99% mortgage? This company says they’ll offer it soon
A week after announcing a new in-house mortgage product, Opendoor has another move up its sleeve — 4.99 percent mortgages. The company's CEO said the offering has "obvious scale advantages."

AI politics reach housing finance as Fannie, Freddie drop Anthropic
The FHFA ordered Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to sever ties with Anthropic, signaling how politics and regulation may shape AI adoption in housing finance.

Assault on the MLS: How the Compass-Redfin deal threatens the open market
This isn’t about one company’s competitive edge, America Foy writes. It’s about whether the American real estate market remains an open, transparent system.

Compass just declared independence from the MLS and took Redfin and Rocket with it
What does this partnership mean? Coldwell Banker agent Cara Ameer examines Compass' latest moves against "organized real estate" for answers.

The real story of the MLS, and why fragmentation will hurt us all
In this episode, Leigh Brown gets candid about MLS fragmentation, cooperation and why understanding real estate history matters more than ever.

Mortgage applications saw healthy boost during sub-6% rate week
Buyers responded with enthusiasm to a dip in mortgage rates last week, but this week's rate spikes and conflict in Iran could lead to a downturn in mortgage applications in weeks to come.

The Compass-Rocket listing partnership has agents in ‘wait-and-see’ mode
Compass rocked the industry with a partnership that displays its coming-soon listings on Redfin. Brokers are intrigued, but unwilling to make brash business decisions in response to the move.

If your listing’s not selling, it’s not always price. It’s the positioning
When a home is positioned correctly, marketing feels easy, Josh Ries writes. When it's not, no amount of exposure will be able to fix it.

Why multifamily housing investors should consider Knoxville
Knoxville’s appeal to employers and job-hunters should make it attractive to investors seeking stable growth in a market that outperforms its size, Michael Zaransky writes.

Plaintiffs in Zillow RESPA suit say evidence is at risk of disappearing
Attorneys for the plaintiffs in a proposed class action lawsuit say evidence includes screenshots, and numerous confidential witnesses. ‘Discovery is needed to litigate this case.’

You’re not leading, you’re hovering: How to build team accountability
The difference between a high-performing brokerage and a burned-out one often comes down to a single leadership habit, Nick Schlekeway writes.

The new playbook for sustainable brokerage growth
Scaling is not about becoming the biggest real estate brokerage, writes CEO Craig Tann. It is about becoming the most intentional.

See which states are looking to limit private real estate listings
Lawmakers in a growing number of states are proposing bills that would require broad public marketing of real estate listings.

How I turn everyday market knowledge into scroll-stopping social content
Social media isn’t about creating something new, luxury agent Latham Jenkins writes. It’s about documenting your market, your land and your lifestyle.