Real Estate News

As AI adoption grows, MLSs emerge as validators of new agent tech tools
Fri, 20 Mar 2026 21:16:57
MLSs are emerging as key validators of AI tools, with Miami Realtors prioritizing compliance, data accuracy and safe adoption for agents. read more»

Keller Williams’ Jason Abrams on Zillow Preview: ‘Nobody should get upset by having more choices’
Fri, 20 Mar 2026 19:32:44
Keller Williams Head of Industry and Learning Jason Abrams talks about the Zillow Preview partnership and what's next in the debate over private listings. read more»

NAR political spending targets Texas as 2026 midterm races heat up
Fri, 20 Mar 2026 16:30:43
New FEC filings show NAR’s PAC spending nearly $10 million ahead of 2026, with Texas leading candidate funding and independent expenditures. read more»

Keller, Compass, eXp: Inman Top 5
Fri, 20 Mar 2026 16:19:17
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»

Shoot it. Post it. Sell it: Streaming
Fri, 20 Mar 2026 16:06:58
Learn from top real estate agents, and put short-form video to work as you market your business and your latest listing. read more»

Flexibility serves clients better than rigid, one-size-fits-all mandates: ARA co-founder
Fri, 20 Mar 2026 14:44:21
American Real Estate Association co-founder Jason Haber writes that the trade group articulated a vision for how listings should work, which is now becoming industry practice. read more»

The Agency’s Rainy Austin on consolidation and what’s actually good for consumers
Fri, 20 Mar 2026 14:42:36
The Agency's president shared her thoughts with Inman on current events and the spring market, and expressed a hope that the industry will find its ethical center as it continues to change in the future. read more»

Rocket offers buyouts as Redfin, Mr. Cooper integration continues
Fri, 20 Mar 2026 14:28:30
The cuts come amid a broader wave of consolidation across the real estate industry, with several other firms also cutting staff in recent months. read more»

Elderly homeowners targeted in ‘massive’ title fraud conspiracy
Fri, 20 Mar 2026 13:38:21
The alleged conspirators are accused of using the victims' identities to secure millions in hard money loans using residential property as collateral. read more»

2026 AI stack: EXACTLY what a small team needs (and no more)
Fri, 20 Mar 2026 8:53:22
Drew Thompson shares three tools that, together, cost about $50 a month and replace almost every other AI subscription you currently have. read more»

Where brokerages stand on pre-MLS listings after a whirlwind week
Fri, 20 Mar 2026 8:45:12
Many real estate companies shifted their stances on pre-MLS listings this week. But each newly announced initiative is different. read more»

Industry leaders: Zillow Preview isn’t the answer — it’s acceleration
Fri, 20 Mar 2026 8:00:05
Zillow Preview is not a solution to the private listings problem, coach Darryl Davis writes. It is a more palatable on-ramp to the same destination. read more»

Why affordable waterfront homes are disappearing in California
Fri, 20 Mar 2026 1:51:46
Contributor Lindsey Harn shares why mid-priced homes on the coast are vanishing, and opportunities to build new homes are slim. read more»

Trends and opportunities in multifamily housing for 2026
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 22:47:51
Multifamily market resilience makes it an attractive investment for those seeking long-term income and diversification, Michael Zaransky writes. read more»

State-Wide MLS taps RealReports to roll out AI property tools
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 19:17:40
State-Wide MLS is rolling out RealReports’ AI-powered property tools and Taxshot data platform to 6,000 agents, replacing legacy systems with a unified workflow. read more»

Indie broker-owner on coming-soon listings and real estate portals: It’s all about control
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 16:21:19
In its drive to create more control over listings, the industry is providing less transparency, less independent advice and more centralized influence over the final outcome, Red Oak Realty owner and CEO Vanessa Bergmark writes. read more»

Compass, Rocket pledge to ‘defend’ its agents from MLSs in open letter
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 16:00:20
Compass International Holdings, Rocket and Redfin issued an open letter to MLS leaders on Thursday, urging them to "honor seller choice." read more»

CEOs from some of the largest MLSs: Consolidation is inevitable
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 14:18:13
In the current landscape, size matters. Three CEOs from some of the nation’s largest MLSs say significant consolidation is likely and inevitable. read more»