What the NWMLS settlement really tells us about the future of real estate marketing
The industry doesn’t have to choose between innovation and transparency or between seller flexibility and equal access, Windermere's OB Jacobi writes.
Mortgage rates hit 13-month high as Iran conflict rattles bond market
Mortgage rates jumped to 6.71 percent this week, as an Iran-conflict-driven bond sell-off pushed Treasury yields sharply higher.
Compass’ settlement, NAR’s roadmap, Zillow’s lawsuit: 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.
Gloria Steinem’s NYC apartment: Where feminism found a home
Remembering Gloria Steinem through the home that nurtured the feminist movement — where history was made one gathering at a time.
The cheesecake test: Is this tech actually worth the calories?
Real estate loves shiny tech, but does it actually work? Industry leaders separate genuine value from hype in this candid Inman Access panel.
Winning looks different when your client is 84, not 45
The real estate market is aging, and the goals for your clients may look different now. Broker Staci Yesner offers advice on how to measure success when working with seniors.
Land id wants to be the maps app real estate agents need in CarPlay
Land id has launched an Apple CarPlay integration bringing parcel boundaries, owner data and waypoints to agents' dashboards as they drive.
International capital is looking for local agents. Are you ready?
Your local expertise has global value, team lead Ed Grochowiak writes. Here's how to tap into international real estate investors who need your knowledge.
Stop the agent recruiting and retention revolving door
Brokers cannot promise success, but Lori Muller writes that they can create an environment in which committed agents have a real opportunity to succeed.
AI’s next wave isn’t about saving time. It’s about making money
RealReports is taking its AI-powered platform directly to agents. Troy Palmquist talks with Zach Gorman about how AI can help agents look ahead.
US home listings hit 4-year high as demand stalls
U.S. home listings were up 8 percent year over year in late August, according to Redfin, while pending sales fell to their lowest levels since February.
South Florida agent’s killer claims self-defense in court hearing
Raymond Reese killed Sara Trost while the real estate agent was waiting to do a showing. Now he's claiming Trost threatened him first.
What the Fed found when it tracked tariffs into housing
New research shows tariffs hit appliances, furniture and construction materials hardest, with no clear jobs payoff to offset higher costs.
Inman opens nominations for Best of Real Estate Proptech awards
The expanded program merges Inman's Best of Proptech and Best of AI honors into 25 categories recognizing the people and companies reshaping residential real estate.
7 safety resources agents are using now: Realtor Safety Month
A guide to the real estate safety apps agents are actually adopting this Realtor Safety Month and the problem each one solves.
Now that ARA has our attention, what’s on the menu?
Inman asked what it will take for the American Real Estate Association to stay in the spotlight, Darryl Davis writes. Here is his honest answer.
Real estate firms hire, merge and expand into new markets
Executives changed hands at Radian, Mattamy Homes and DCAR while brokerages pushed into new markets from Michigan to Abu Dhabi and Denver to Phuket this August.
How to build retirement security without an employer match
No employer match, no one auto-enrolling you in anything. Here are five ways to build lasting retirement income anyway.