Real Estate News

Zillow asks federal court to block MRED from severing its feed of Chicago listings
Mon, 18 May 2026 17:44:28
The real estate search portal asked a federal judge on Monday to stop MRED from cutting the feed that sends listings in Chicago to Zillow. read more»

Redfin changes how some pre-marketed listings are displayed
Mon, 18 May 2026 16:55:34
Pre-marketed listings from agents at Redfin and Compass International Holdings will appear as "Redfin Early Access" listings. read more»

Providence is Zillow’s hottest rental market of summer 2026
Mon, 18 May 2026 15:37:50
The Rhode Island capital tops Zillow's hottest rental markets ranking for summer 2026, while a separate Realtor.com report shows its luxury for-sale market is simultaneously shrinking and accelerating. read more»

Hey, so we cover stuff to help you grow your business all the time
Mon, 18 May 2026 15:04:00
We don't just do breaking news. We also have scores of articles on how to find leads, stage homes, use AI and so much more. read more»

Nominations are open for Inman Golden I and Innovator Awards
Mon, 18 May 2026 14:41:29
Nominations take just a few minutes. The recognition lasts much longer. Deadline for nominations is June 26. read more»

Agents cite ‘significant’ AI gains — but not from their brokerage’s tools
Mon, 18 May 2026 9:00:15
A growing group of real estate agents report that AI is boosting productivity. It's just coming from outside the brokerage's tech stack. read more»

Traditional brokerages aren’t disappearing. They’re evolving.
Mon, 18 May 2026 9:00:11
Why platform alignment and single-entity models are reshaping how standalone brokerages scale and compete read more»

Brown Harris Stevens CEO on staying private in a big box world
Mon, 18 May 2026 8:45:01
Brown Harris Stevens is the only privately held firm in New York City's residential top five. CEO Bess Freedman explains the model — and why she says agents are tired of the alternative. read more»

How the Compass-MLS alliance is redrawing the real estate map
Mon, 18 May 2026 8:30:17
BrightMLS is the latest to partner with Compass and expand nationwide. Here's what the growing alliance means for listings, portals and you. read more»

In an instant, Instagram exposed how much users want control
Mon, 18 May 2026 8:15:44
Years of curated posting have changed what social media users expect from platforms, and Instagram's Instants backlash made that impossible to ignore. read more»

5 ways you can still turn 2026 into an award-winning year
Mon, 18 May 2026 8:00:24
The year is just getting started, and there's plenty of time to build your real estate business, Amy Corr writes. Learn how to show up and show out in 2026. read more»

Why this top team leader says ‘no responsibility’ is the secret
Mon, 18 May 2026 8:00:20
In this episode, Reside's Suneet Agarwal shares how he went from losing everything to building one of the highest-producing real estate teams in the country. read more»

Stop experimenting with AI. Start using these 5 prompts instead
Sun, 17 May 2026 8:00:27
It's not enough to simply use artificial intelligence tools, Jimmy Burgess writes. You need to use them with intention. These prompts provide the starting point. read more»

The person in line dialogue
Fri, 15 May 2026 19:20:53
Learn how to leverage personal relationships and local expertise to connect with potential real estate clients in your community. read more»

Inflation is surging again: What it means for the housing market
Fri, 15 May 2026 18:52:33
Top economists just doubled their inflation forecast for Q2 2026. Here's what it means for buyers, sellers and real estate agents. read more»

Why Zillow vs. Compass-MRED is real estate’s Ford vs. Ferrari
Fri, 15 May 2026 16:43:11
Compass International Holdings' Greg Hague looks at the latest legal wrangle with Zillow and what it means for the future of real estate marketing. read more»

Zillow’s lawsuit, Compass’ partnerships, BLX’s launch: Top 5
Fri, 15 May 2026 16:35:38
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»

Rocket Mortgage files $100M suit against UWM over refi push
Fri, 15 May 2026 15:43:33
A $773 million bulk sale of mortgage servicing rights is at the center of a new lawsuit pitting two of the mortgage industry's biggest rivals against each other. read more»