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Lenders are loosening standards, but (most) analysts aren’t alarmed
Mon, 08 Jun 2026 19:16:26
Non-conforming mortgages have hit their highest share of originations since the 2008 housing crash. Here's what's driving the surge, why most analysts aren't panicking and what agents need to know. read more»

Compass chief economist: The off-MLS marketing debate is ignoring 1.4M listings
Mon, 08 Jun 2026 17:19:30
Compass didn't create off-market selling, Compass International Holdings Chief Economist Mike Simonsen writes. It created the first innovative, structured alternative to something the industry was already doing. read more»

Realtracs keeps direct listing feed to Zillow alive amid negotiations
Mon, 08 Jun 2026 17:13:01
Realtracs has rescinded its June 8 deadline, saying negotiations over its direct listing feed with Zillow are "active and productive." read more»

May home sales soared. Pending contracts tell a different story
Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:54:27
May closed sales hit a near four-year high, but pending contracts tell a different story. Here's what the latest Redfin and Freddie Mac data say about where the market is headed. read more»

Agents feel equipped to meet real estate’s consolidation moment
Mon, 08 Jun 2026 9:00:14
While agents Intel surveyed in May were divided on how listings should be shared, they weren't concerned about their own ability to compete. read more»

‘My 1st addiction was achievement’: A conversation with luxury agent Shelton Wilder
Mon, 08 Jun 2026 8:35:01
James Dwiggins and Keith Robinson sit down with luxury's Shelton Wilder to answer the question, "What happens when relentless ambition becomes its own addiction?" read more»

Instagram has a subscription now. Is it worth it for agents?
Mon, 08 Jun 2026 8:19:06
Instagram launched a $3.99-per-month subscription this week, and it's not the only platform putting features behind a paywall. Here's what changed, what it means for your marketing and whether any of it is worth paying for. read more»

Learn how to read the real estate market’s vital signs
Mon, 08 Jun 2026 8:11:51
When the news is gloomy and the crowd goes silent, Darryl Davis writes, the real estate professional who keeps reaching out is the one who gets heard. read more»

Buyers, sellers and the current market moment: The Download
Mon, 08 Jun 2026 8:08:58
Location, location, location may no longer be the cardinal rule of real estate when it comes to finding a market that's both attractive and affordable. read more»

10 agents show how to win on social media (without a huge following)
Sun, 07 Jun 2026 9:00:01
The best social media marketing, Jimmy Burgess writes, is coming from agents who have figured out how to create content that resonates with the people they actually want to serve. read more»

The longevity habit that’s reshaping what buyers want
Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:21:25
From a 217 percent ROI on lawn care to the longevity habits of centenarians, outdoor space is reshaping what buyers want — and what agents should know before advising clients. read more»

Digital disruption in real estate: From data to deal
Fri, 05 Jun 2026 15:43:46
Digital strategy and emerging tech like AI are reshaping the way real estate professionals get deals done. read more»

Dallas Fed president warns rate hike may be needed this year
Fri, 05 Jun 2026 15:18:13
A top Federal Reserve official is sounding the alarm on inflation — and Friday's jobs report may have just turned up the volume. read more»

Summer reading and reality TV: Inman’s Top 5 stories of the week
Fri, 05 Jun 2026 15:05:15
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. read more»

Canopy CEO: Brokers went national. MLSs have to catch up
Fri, 05 Jun 2026 14:08:43
Anne Marie DeCatsye doesn't see Canopy's expansion as an effort to create a national MLS, but a sign that the old MLS model is under pressure. read more»

7 luxury listing marketing secrets that lean into storytelling
Fri, 05 Jun 2026 8:58:47
With so much information readily available online, the sales pitch for creating a luxury listing's value proposition, one that's centered on the story and the lifestyle, has never been stronger, new Inman contributor Fritts Causby writes. read more»

Compass’s Andrew Jevin to agents: Embrace the ‘cringe’
Fri, 05 Jun 2026 8:54:42
Star Compass agent and social media savant Andrew Jevin shares how agents can show up more authentically online. read more»

What 30 years in real estate teaches you about change, people and staying relevant
Fri, 05 Jun 2026 8:30:50
ERA President Alex Vidal interviews award-winning broker-owner Mark Cenci about his decades in the business and the lessons he's learned. read more»