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Buyers turn to the resale market as builders abandon price cuts
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 21:51:19
Rising existing-home inventory is thwarting homebuilders, who are now slowing permits and starts — and backing off from hefty incentives. read more»

Affordable housing is a polycrisis: Here are 5 things to know in 2026
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 19:30:09
If real estate and housing are your passion and your career, Rachael Hite writes, you should be among the foremost advocates to help all Americans find their way home. read more»

@properties Christie’s launches homeseller renovation program
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 18:50:49
Through the program, qualified homeowners will be able to borrow up to $50,000 or 5 percent of their home's list price to make pre-sale improvements. read more»

Zillow, Redfin lean into arguments against ‘meritless’ FTC suit
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 16:53:24
The two portals filed a reply to their motion to dismiss late last week further arguing that claims against them are "meritless." A hearing on their motion to dismiss is scheduled for Feb. 25. read more»

Good news, bad news in this month’s numbers: Jeff Tucker
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 16:52:39
In this exclusive series on Inman, Windermere’s Principal Economist Jeff Tucker looks at jobs, interest rates and more numbers to know right now. read more»

The Robert Duvall School of Real Estate: Why the best agents never stop studying the role
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 16:23:50
Robert Duvall didn’t need to announce his talent. It was evident in every subtle choice he made. Coach Darryl Davis shows you how to put Duvall's style to work in your business. read more»

The downturn punished proptech, but this exec says it’s coming back
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 9:55:19
Artificial intelligence, profitability, construction — Second Century Ventures’ Ashley Stinton tells Inman where proptech investors are putting their money as the sector comes back to life. read more»

Multitasking is costing you money. These 4 pillars earn it back
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 9:00:07
Coach Verl Workman shares why multitasking your financial goals is bad for your bottom line and how you can get back on track. read more»

Private listings, fiduciary risk: A warning from Side’s founders
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 9:00:01
From fiduciary duty concerns to fair housing implications, Guy Gal and Hilary Saunders break down what private listings mean for sellers, agents and the future of brokerage. read more»

Why ‘old school’ still rules at winning listings in 2026
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 2:03:33
While everyone else competes online, the agents who win listings will be the ones who go old school, pick up the phone and show up in person, new contributor John Angelopoulos writes.  read more»

Why smart AI adoption is the new competitive advantage for agents
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 23:59:56
The AI advantage will belong to those who use it more intentionally, more consistently and more intelligently than everyone else, Mauricio Umansky writes. read more»

How AI may be driving interest rates higher: Redfin economist
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 23:23:53
Lenders are pouring money into AI, Redfin's Daryl Fairweather said. As a result, there's less capital leftover for loans on everyday items. read more»

Mortgage group: Affordability woes could end the American Dream
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 22:36:24
The National Association of Mortgage Brokers (NAMB) is ringing the alarm with its latest white paper, saying affordability is stopping Americans from achieving life milestones like homeownership and starting families. read more»

‘Me’ leaders vs. ‘we’ leaders: Defining culture, growth and legacy
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 20:36:20
Today’s real estate agents are not just choosing a brokerage, broker-owner Lori Muller writes. They’re choosing a collaborative community where they can thrive. read more»

Homes.com moves toward filterless search with AI assistant
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 17:26:31
CoStar debuted Homes AI on Tuesday, its home search assistant that guides homebuyers through Homes.com listings and proprietary market data with natural language. The tool will be added to other CoStar-owned sites later. read more»

The heyday of the cash homebuyer seems to be over (at least for now)
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 17:04:59
As mortgage rates remain lower and buyers continue to have the upper hand in most markets across the U.S., many are opting out of paying for homes in cash. read more»

Opendoor pushes AI pivot amid stock volatility
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 9:45:57
Opendoor’s CEO shakeup and AI pivot signal a push toward software-driven homebuying, as the iBuyer navigates investor scrutiny. read more»

How broker-developer collabs build (or break) a project
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 9:30:43
In today’s market, collaboration isn’t a luxury. It's leverage. Luxury strategist Peggy Olin teaches you how to co-create opportunities with developers in your market. read more»