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Supreme Court calls Trump tariffs unconstitutional. What now?
The real estate industry has survived recessions, financial crises, pandemic shutdowns and rate spikes, Darryl Davis writes. A commitment to being genuinely useful to the people you serve, regardless of what the market is doing, is the reason.
Zillow moves to quash Flex class-action lawsuit
In the motion to dismiss, Zillow claimed the plaintiffs failed to provide proof of consumer deception, inflated commission costs or that Flex agents forced buyers to get Zillow Home Loans.
Why Opendoor is suddenly lighting up real estate social media
Opendoor is surging on real estate X thanks to a credible comeback narrative, an unusually candid CEO and earnings calls treated like viral content.
What tech will actually matter in 2026? Now Streaming
Get past the hype, and hear from the tech leaders who are creating the future in this session that helps you decide what to include in your tech stack.
Approval of Compass-Anywhere merger ‘raises questions about corruption’ at AG’s office: Senator
A letter addressed to U.S. Attorney General Pamela Bondi and signed by 18 members of Congress asks for more information about the DOJ's review of the merger, which it says was cleared "under extraordinarily questionable circumstances."
Compass rewards listing agents with new lead and referral program
Through the program, Compass listing agents will receive a 10 percent referral when they send inquiries on their listing from Compass.com to other Compass agents, Inman has learned.
How Jesse Jackson predicted (and tried to stop) the 2007 crash
The Rev. Jesse Jackson's death marks the end of an era in U.S. civil rights movement leadership, but his warnings about predatory lending remain urgently relevant, Dr. Lee Davenport writes.
Compass CEO Robert Reffkin: No agent ‘should get fined by their MLS’ (VIDEO)
While on stage at Inman Connect New York this month, Reffkin argued that agents shouldn't have to pay money to the National Association of Realtors.
Can Zillow’s NotebookLM tool stand out amid AI saturation?
Inman's tech writer Nick Pipitone put Zillow's new Google NotebookLM to the test to answer the questions "Who's it for?" and "What does it mean for your business?"
What Guinness can teach you about building a brand that lasts
In a market flooded with agents who cut corners to close faster, coach Darryl Davis writes, your commitment to doing things right is your greatest competitive advantage.
How to sharpen your negotiation skills without pricey seminars
The agents who become exceptional negotiators aren't the ones who took the most courses, Nick Schlekeway writes. They're the ones who treat every conversation like practice.
Opendoor lost $1B in Q4, but investors are still bullish
Opendoor saw revenue drop 17.9 percent to $4.37 billion in 2025. However, a quarter-over-quarter transaction rally from Q3 to Q4 has given company leaders – and investors — hope in a return to profitability.
The rules have changed. Here’s your legal survival checklist
The agents who thrive in 2026 won’t be the ones who close the most transactions, coach Darryl Davis writes. They’ll be the ones who close them without legal exposure.
From scrambling to systematic: A better open house plan
Grow your database and grow your real estate business with Jen Berbas' systematic plan for goal-setting, open house hosting and buyer follow-up.
The department store parallel: A warning for the real estate industry
NYC real estate CEO Dezireh Eyn looks at the state of real estate consolidation through the lens of the high-end retail industry.
CoStar lays off staff amid Homes.com cost-cutting campaign
The company has vowed to slash over 35 percent of its spending on Homes.com after years of attempting to build a fourth major real estate listings search portal.
Sitzer, Moehrl attorneys file new lawsuit targeting mortgage firms
Three homebuyers, who are also military veterans, allege the mortgage companies' referral programs led to higher cost loans.
Affordability is better, but buyers are still bailing out of contracts
Pending home sales slid on a monthly and annual basis in January, despite improving market factors. However, several economists urged agents to stay calm, saying a sales boost will likely come this spring.