Real Estate News

Real estate needs new ways to connect with the tech world
Sun, 15 Feb 2026 21:18:17
Troy Palmquist writes that the first HomeCode Pitch Battle proved that real estate and tech connect best in ways that are less sales pitch and more get-together. read more»

7 AI tools that help agents do in hours what used to take days
Sun, 15 Feb 2026 9:00:12
The real estate agents who are winning with technology right now are using it to remove friction and create efficiency, Jimmy Burgess writes. read more»

From Bad Bunny’s halftime show to hyperlocal feeds: Culture is reshaping social strategy
Fri, 13 Feb 2026 20:10:45
From a record-setting halftime show to feeds users can now fine-tune themselves, social platforms are shifting toward participation, personalization and hyperlocal relevance — raising the bar for how professionals show up and engage. read more»

Highlights from Week 3 of the Alexander brothers’ trial
Fri, 13 Feb 2026 18:05:30
Week 3 of the trial featured testimonies of alleged victims as well as a woman who claimed that she had witnessed two of the brothers raping a woman in the Hamptons. read more»

What to do when it takes longer to sell your listings: Now Streaming
Fri, 13 Feb 2026 17:41:47
Coach Darryl Davis walks you step-by-step through pricing, showing feedback and managing client expectations effectively. read more»

Sagent names ex-Mr. Cooper tech chief Sridhar Sharma president
Fri, 13 Feb 2026 17:02:38
The former Mr. Cooper tech executive is set to accelerate the expansion of Sagent's AI-driven mortgage servicing platform. read more»

Listing ban on, affordability, marketing shifts: Inman Top 5
Fri, 13 Feb 2026 16:43:37
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»

Zacks analyst: Zillow earnings suggest 2026 market to be a ‘bust’
Fri, 13 Feb 2026 16:40:54
Based in part on comments from Zillow executives this week, the housing analyst casts a bearish outlook for the housing market in 2026. read more»

James Harris wants Breezy to be the agent’s daily operating system
Fri, 13 Feb 2026 15:17:19
James Harris’ Breezy platform promises to simplify real estate workflows by replacing scattered tools with a unified AI system. read more»

How this broker consistently dominates his market while running a 1,500-agent affiliate
Fri, 13 Feb 2026 9:55:02
Paul Benson of Engel & Völkers Gestalt Group said relentless marketing, extreme responsiveness and maintaining a deep knowledge of his local market have helped him succeed in sales while leading a substantial affiliate across several states. read more»

Why strong brokerages only work when agents buy in
Thu, 12 Feb 2026 22:39:28
When the balance between agents and brokers is respected, businesses grow, reputations strengthen, careers stabilize and trust compounds, broker-owner Emily Askin writes. read more»

A blueprint for success that doesn’t burn you out
Thu, 12 Feb 2026 21:01:09
Alice Faggi watched Andrew Flachner interview "New York Times" bestselling author Sahil Bloom live at ICNY. The conversation challenged everything she thought she knew about building a successful career. read more»

Just like NFL receivers, skill is the only currency that matters in 2026
Thu, 12 Feb 2026 20:37:37
The agents who commit to building genuine skill and the discipline of a professional athlete will not only survive this market, coach Darryl Davis writes — they'll dominate it. read more»

Why the FHFA’s latest move puts fair housing at risk
Thu, 12 Feb 2026 20:28:21
If you're someone who believes fair housing should mean fair housing for everyone, LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance President Tommie Wehrle writes, it's time to get involved and lend your voice. read more»

5 real estate takeaways from this year’s Super Bowl ads
Thu, 12 Feb 2026 20:19:31
Think of every interaction with a client and prospective client as your 30-second commercial, Century 21's Tori Keichinger writes. How will you break through? read more»

Dono raises $6.5M to digitize fragmented US property records
Thu, 12 Feb 2026 16:14:31
The title sector is plagued by antiquated and fragmented record systems that delay closings and increase costs. Dono wants to change that. read more»

Existing-home sales tank 8.4% in January amid winter chill
Thu, 12 Feb 2026 15:50:10
Homebuyers were likely dissuaded by extreme winter weather and shifting rates, causing existing-home sales to see a significant decline in January. read more»

These inventory-strapped housing markets just can’t catch a break
Thu, 12 Feb 2026 9:50:48
It's not just the biggest inventory gainers that have seen their stream of for-sale homes slow. Some of America's most listing-starved metros are once again losing ground. Dive deeper with Inman Market View's interactive maps and charts. read more»