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INTERACTIVE: Here’s why mortgage rates are spiking now
Mon, 06 Apr 2026 16:49:52
A mix of macro factors, policy statements and war in the Middle East have created mortgage rate volatility and dampened the 2026 home sales outlook. read more»

Spring market posted strongest March in 5 years as rates climbed
Mon, 06 Apr 2026 14:14:43
Zillow's March Market Report showed pending sales rising 4.6 percent annually, the strongest pace in five years, even as mortgage rates climbed nearly half a point. read more»

Real estate company owner hit with $1.7M tax lien, fraud charges
Mon, 06 Apr 2026 14:05:28
The tax lien is the latest in a legal saga that began late last year with a 16-count federal indictment for bank fraud and money laundering related to the pandemic-era Paycheck Protection Program. read more»

Shock event sours rosy real estate hopes for 3rd straight spring: Intel
Mon, 06 Apr 2026 9:00:55
Client pools saw little change in March. But the once-optimistic outlook for 2026 fizzled as the war in Iran drove borrowing costs higher. read more»

Here’s the advice Mauricio Umansky gives agents when the market gets tough
Mon, 06 Apr 2026 8:44:45
The Agency founder shares simple habits that have mattered most throughout his career to help today's agents flourish in a challenging market. read more»

Interactive dashboard: Explore results of Intel’s March survey
Mon, 06 Apr 2026 8:00:03
Using these interactive charts, explore and analyze data from Intel's most recent survey of real estate agents and brokerage leaders, broken down by region and brokerage type. Track historical trends over time. read more»

Your coach has never sold a house — that’s your problem
Mon, 06 Apr 2026 8:00:03
In this episode of Real Estate Insiders Unfiltered, Michael Hellickson, CEO of Club Wealth, breaks down one of the most overlooked issues in the industry: who agents are learning from and why it matters. read more»

A national MLS could change our industry — and not in a good way
Mon, 06 Apr 2026 7:43:22
The answer to a flawed institution is reform, not replacement, coach Darryl Davis writes, and NAR has both the authority and the responsibility to lead that reform. read more»

5 years. $50M in sales. Here’s the blueprint behind it all
Sun, 05 Apr 2026 8:00:51
Jimmy Burgess shows how this Florida real estate agent remade his business by leaning in to social media and new niches. read more»

Home search is going AI-first with Realtor.com as attention gets harder to earn
Sat, 04 Apr 2026 9:00:38
Home search is starting earlier, attention is harder to earn and trust is getting more fragile. Here’s what that means for how agents show up. read more»

60-minute video system to lead gen and build trust: Now Streaming
Fri, 03 Apr 2026 18:27:36
Marketing expert Katie Lance shares a simple strategy for generating leads and building trust without a significant time investment. read more»

Lofty launches AI tool to turn CRM contacts into seller leads
Fri, 03 Apr 2026 17:43:44
Lofty launches Homeowner Agent, an AI tool that identifies seller intent in CRM databases and automates lead nurturing to help agents win more listings. read more»

Coming soons, vanishing MLSs, commissions stickiness: Top 5
Fri, 03 Apr 2026 16:14:59
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»

NWMLS blasts Compass’ ‘Orwellian’ listing strategy in new legal filing
Fri, 03 Apr 2026 16:10:22
NWMLS is escalating its legal battle with Compass, filing federal counterclaims that accuse the brokerage of a deceptive listings strategy. read more»

Job cuts climb in March, with AI emerging as a growing factor
Fri, 03 Apr 2026 14:40:15
U.S. job cuts rose in March, and AI emerged as a key driver, while layoffs spread across industries and hiring rebounded on seasonal demand. read more»

NAR cuts volunteer committees, tightens application processes
Fri, 03 Apr 2026 14:38:46
The National Association of Realtors is eliminating eight volunteer committees, while tightening guidelines for who can apply to serve on the ones that remain — the first phase of a broader governance overhaul tied to its 2026–2028 Strategic Plan. read more»

New England broker pleads guilty in $11.6M embezzlement scheme
Fri, 03 Apr 2026 14:14:15
Boston broker-owner Stephen Webster pled guilty to embezzling from escrow accounts and stiffing agents on their commissions. read more»

Discover your favorite home style with this quiz
Fri, 03 Apr 2026 8:55:22
Not sure what your favorite architectural style is called? This one-minute quiz will help you figure it. read more»