The 3-step framework that helps agents break out of a slump
The actions that will help you break through a plateau align with a framework that has stood the test of time: ask, seek, knock, Jimmy Burgess writes.
Are we using AI to build our business — or replace it?
What do we believe the role of a real estate professional truly is, Lori Muller asks, and what happens if we start replacing that role with something that was never designed to fulfill it?
March CPI jumps 0.9% as gas prices surge on Iran conflict
The Consumer Price Index rose 0.9 percent in March, its largest monthly gain since June 2022, as a 21.2 percent surge in gasoline prices — the biggest single-month increase in the index's history — accounted for nearly three-quarters of the monthly increase, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
NAR reaches $52.25M settlement in buy-side commission case
The organization announced on Friday that it had reached a broad agreement to protect members and MLSs from buyer-led cases. No new practice changes will be required.
New home team: Real estate’s biggest new hires and moves
Century 21, Compass, Douglas Elliman and other real estate industry brands made moves during the past week.
The hottest and coldest housing markets of 2026, ranked
New data ranks the hottest and coolest housing markets in 2026, highlighting a shift toward supply-constrained cities and cooling Sun Belt metros.
NWMLS vs. Compass, NAR’s outlook, Umansky’s advice: Top 5
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.
Building a business that runs smarter (not harder): Streaming
Learn to use advances in artificial intelligence to streamline and supercharge every element of your business operations.
Record share of February homesellers cut list prices
More than one-third of February homesellers cut their list price last month, reaching a record high for the month as buyers gained leverage in a market shaped by high mortgage rates, elevated prices and economic uncertainty, according to a Redfin analysis.
From Warped Tour to home tours: Meet the musicians who found their second stage in real estate
For many touring musicians, the transition into a second career in real estate isn't as surprising as it sounds.