Real Estate News

A confetti moment: Zillow changes its tune on listing standards
Tue, 24 Mar 2026 18:38:56
For the industry, Zillow's shift reflects a broader move toward understanding that how a home is introduced can be just as important as how widely it is seen, Compass agent Suzy Minken writes. read more»

The ‘World Wide Web’ is bigger than one listing website
Tue, 24 Mar 2026 18:30:36
The real estate industry moved this past week, eXp Chief Brokerage Officer Holly Mabery writes. The MLS has a simple choice: lead, follow or be bypassed. read more»

What today’s buyer really wants (and what that means for agents)
Tue, 24 Mar 2026 16:01:23
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate President Ginger Wilcox shares consumer trends and data insights to help boost your spring market strategy. read more»

A new platform says you don’t need an agent to sell your home
Tue, 24 Mar 2026 15:00:01
A new platform is challenging real estate commissions by letting homeowners buy and sell without agents, offering full control over pricing and transactions. read more»

Massive real estate fraud case expands with new charges
Tue, 24 Mar 2026 13:56:24
The alleged scheme began in 2020, ran through the middle of 2023 and targeted investors in the United States, Asia, Latin America, Europe and the Middle East. read more»

Inman appoints experienced media executive as new CEO
Tue, 24 Mar 2026 13:00:16
Tom Bohn will replace Emily Paquette as chief executive of the industry’s leading source of news, events and intelligence, the company announced on Tuesday. read more»

How this luxury agent closed her best year ever while grappling with a high-risk pregnancy
Tue, 24 Mar 2026 8:45:30
Brown Harris Stevens agent Marina Bernshtein juggled medical tests three times per week while navigating high-stakes deals by using her work as an outlet for the stress in her personal life. read more»

7 real estate problems agents misdiagnose (and how to fix them)
Tue, 24 Mar 2026 8:00:10
More hustle won't fix fundamental problems in your business, Josh Ries writes. Here's how to diagnose (and cure) whatever's holding you back. read more»

How to avoid being ambushed by a cash flow crunch
Mon, 23 Mar 2026 19:40:00
A series of economic shocks to the financial system has made it more clear than ever: You need to get a handle on your business and personal finances, trainer and author Bernice Ross writes. read more»

Construction costs spike early in 2026, signaling trouble ahead
Mon, 23 Mar 2026 18:13:15
Construction costs surged early in 2026, driven by rising energy prices, with analysts warning that oil volatility tied to Middle East tensions could push costs even higher. read more»

Everyone deserves to own a home. That includes LGBTQ+ Americans
Mon, 23 Mar 2026 17:37:17
Nearly half of LGBTQ+ Americans feel less safe being visible, CEO Mary Mancera writes. That should concern anyone who understands what healthy housing markets require. read more»

Inflation and Iran are key to the Fed’s latest decisions: Economist
Mon, 23 Mar 2026 17:29:45
In this exclusive series on Inman, Windermere’s Principal Economist Jeff Tucker looks at the impact of the war on Iran and the Fed's latest move. read more»

When does an agent’s job begin? A common myth — debunked
Mon, 23 Mar 2026 16:36:40
In this episode of Real Estate Insiders Unfiltered, Sheila Reddy, founder and CEO of Mosaik, breaks down one of the biggest misconceptions in real estate and why it’s holding both agents and clients back. read more»

Judge blocks new real estate anti-money laundering rule
Mon, 23 Mar 2026 16:35:34
A Texas district judge has ruled in favor of a title company owner who said the new rule violated her Fourth Amendment rights. read more»

Real’s new growth chief aims to add 10K agents in 2026
Mon, 23 Mar 2026 15:13:08
Newly appointed Chief Growth Officer Jason Cassity focuses on recruitment, retention and scaling at a sustainable pace. read more»

Even homesellers want ‘days on market.’ But plenty might skirt it.
Mon, 23 Mar 2026 9:00:58
An Intel survey suggests that a strong minority of sellers might take the real estate market somewhere most consumers don't want it to go. read more»

Zillow called it the ‘open market,’ then buried consumers and MLSs
Mon, 23 Mar 2026 8:15:31
The tragedy isn't that the MLS got disrupted, Amit Kulkarni writes. Disruption was inevitable given decades of inaction. The tragedy is what replaced it. read more»

Coming-soon listings just went mainstream: The Download
Mon, 23 Mar 2026 8:00:54
Last week, everyone in real estate was weighing in on coming-soon listings, Zillow Preview and shifting stances on pre-MLS visibility. read more»