Real Estate News

NAREB president talks about private listing networks and the history of MLS exclusion
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 8:45:50
In his first Inman Interview, National Association of Real Estate Brokers President Ashley Thomas talks housing equality, technology and why private listing networks harm Black buyers and sellers. read more»

The Knicks just won a title on a night they couldn’t shoot. Here’s the lesson for agents
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 8:30:38
The Knicks ended a 53-year title drought by refusing to quit. Coach Darryl Davis shares what real estate agents can learn from New York's championship mindset. read more»

AI prompts, NAR opposition, Bed Bath and Beyond: Inman Top 5
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 8:00:57
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»

31 compelling quotes by the ‘Grandmother of Juneteenth’ for National Homeownership Month
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 8:00:02
Meet the "Grandmother of Juneteenth," Dr. Opal Lee, who has spent decades fighting for freedom and homeownership. Dr. Lee Davenport shares 31 quotes to inspire your clients this June. read more»

‘Wait, isn’t Bed Bath and Beyond out of business?’ What the Fathom deal means for real estate
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 17:13:36
Bed Bath and Beyond is building an end-to-end homeownership platform by acquiring Fathom Holdings. Coach Darryl Davis asks, "What does a retailer owning a brokerage mean for the future of real estate?" read more»

3 leading Northeast brokerages merge into $1.5B BHGRE brand
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:27:51
BHGRE Maturo, BHGRE Dream Properties and Realty Connect USA have merged to create BHGRE Realty Connect. The brokerage serves New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. read more»

Sotheby’s report: Aging in place is reshaping luxury real estate
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 15:54:19
Sotheby's 2026 Mid-Year Luxury Outlook finds that 38 percent of agents in the $10 million-plus segment say aging in place is reshaping buyer behavior — and the ripple effects reach well below the ultra-luxury tier. read more»

How redlining built the housing market agents work in today
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 15:40:15
The maps are from the 1930s. The consequences are not. Braden Crooks of Designing the WE brought the "Undesign the Redline" exhibit to the NAR expo in Washington to show how Depression-era federal housing policy drew the lines that still define today's market — from the affordability crisis to appraisal bias to the racial wealth gap. read more»

Kamini Lane: When it comes to listings, ‘one size does not fit all’
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 8:56:36
The Coldwell Banker CEO talks Zillow, MLS expansions and Coldwell Banker under Compass International Holdings. read more»

When the listing won’t sell, have this marketing audit conversation
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 8:00:16
Don't beat yourself up over a stale listing. Coach Darryl Davis shares strategies to help you go back to the drawing board and look at the factors that are still within your control. read more»

The real estate agent participation crisis nobody wants to talk about
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 20:39:28
Although agents frequently ask for more training, more coaching and more resources, Lori Muller writes, they're not always showing up. read more»

The Iran deal just dropped oil prices. Here’s what that means
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 20:33:27
The Iran deal is incredibly important and carries real economic significance. What it is not, at least at this moment, trainer Bernice Ross writes, is a feel-good mortgage rate story. read more»

If Zillow sets the rules, agents (and consumers) lose more than choice
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 19:59:54
Amy Corr talks with Robert Reffkin and Thad Wong about portals, brokerages and the real estate landscape for consumers. read more»

NAR economist: The 1st-time seller is your next biggest opportunity
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 19:09:56
A growing share of baby boomer homesellers has never listed a property before. NAR Deputy Chief Economist Jessica Lautz says agents who recognize that gap have a client opportunity most are missing. read more»

Multifamily starts crater 41.6% as housing pipeline thins
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 15:53:12
May's Census data showed a 41.6 percent single-month collapse in multifamily starts, while single-family starts held relatively flat. read more»

Former Inman CEO Emily Paquette named new Chief Strategy Officer at PLACE
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 14:45:53
The former Inman chief will lead the platform's consumer growth strategy, including its consumer content platform and strategic acquisitions. read more»

Bed Bath and Beyond will acquire Fathom Holdings in all-stock deal
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 13:59:45
The deal, announced Wednesday morning, is an all-stock transaction that will value Fathom Holdings at about $53.38 million. read more»

Winning in the new real estate reality: Now Streaming
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 13:40:43
As private listings and tax migration redraw the map, the real estate agents winning right now are reading the market in real time. read more»