Real Estate News

Clarity, strategy, momentum: Inside the agenda for Inman On Tour Nashville
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 10:00:53
On April 22, Inman On Tour lands at the Country Music Hall of Fame for a one-day experience built for agents who want direction in a shifting market. From consolidation to AI to back-to-basics lead generation, every session is designed to answer one pressing question: What should you be doing right now to win? read more»

Old tricks, new tech? Opendoor reboots in-house mortgage
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 9:50:08
Opendoor is testing an in-house mortgage product, reviving its lending ambitions as it pushes toward a fully integrated, end-to-end transaction platform. read more»

The real money in real estate isn’t just commissions
Thu, 26 Feb 2026 9:00:15
Coldwell Banker Warburg's Kevelyn Guzman breaks down ancillary income streams for agents, including referral networks, investments, speaking and content. read more»

5 telltale signs an agent has ‘commission breath’
Wed, 25 Feb 2026 23:38:36
An agent's single-minded focus on commission only can bring chaos to a brokerage, managing broker Derek Carlson writes. Here's what to watch for when you're recruiting top talent. read more»

Being found in the age of AI: The collapse of the ‘I’m the best’ era
Wed, 25 Feb 2026 21:48:23
Attention is now rented, and authority is infrastructure, Molly McKinley and Lauren Henss write. That means instead of the attention economy, we are now operating in the trust economy. read more»

How the KISS principle works in a noisy real estate industry
Wed, 25 Feb 2026 20:17:45
"Keeping it simple" is an essential principle for real estate success. Find out how broker-owner Joey Conner puts it into practice for better recruiting and retention. read more»

What high-performing real estate agents do differently from the rest
Wed, 25 Feb 2026 18:16:31
Most agents use the same tools, chase the same clients and wonder why they plateau, coach Darryl Davis writes. Here's what the top performers do differently. read more»

Ownwell raises $50M to grow its property tax appeal fintech
Wed, 25 Feb 2026 17:33:08
Ownwell has raised $50 million to expand its AI-powered property tax appeal platform, betting that rising homeownership costs will drive demand for automated tax relief. read more»

Despite its record length, Trump’s State of the Union falls short on housing details
Wed, 25 Feb 2026 16:38:21
During a one-hour-and-47-minute-long speech, President Trump had few words to share on issues important to real estate professionals, like affordable housing, mortgage rates or the inventory crisis. read more»

Rechat and Canva partner with new integration feature (EXCLUSIVE)
Wed, 25 Feb 2026 11:00:11
With the integration, Rechat will provide Canva directly with brokerage listing details, making the creation of marketing materials for agents and properties on the platform seamless. read more»

How this broker went from homeless to 100 deals a year
Wed, 25 Feb 2026 9:00:11
On this episode, Colorado-based broker, Shawn Carroll shares how he built a 100-deal-a-year business in a town of 20,000 people without cold calling, buying internet leads or chasing trends. read more»

Attention listing agents: ‘Buyer beware’ won’t prevent a lawsuit
Wed, 25 Feb 2026 8:36:09
Unlike a car salesman or a furniture retailer, Darryl Davis writes, agents operate under a license issued by the state. That license comes with fiduciary duties. read more»

The retirement conversation that instantly elevates your authority
Wed, 25 Feb 2026 1:44:42
Agents who confidently address retirement planning don’t just sell homes, Jeff Sibel writes. They become the trusted authority in their market. read more»

CoStar continues defense of Homes.com strategy
Wed, 25 Feb 2026 0:08:21
CEO Andy Florance said Homes.com has the winning short- and long-term strategy after revealing that the company kept adding paid members in 2025. read more»

90% of podcasts don’t last past 3 episodes. Here’s how to keep going
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 23:42:02
New contributor Tim Garrity shares tips for building your brand reputation and client relationships by staying consistent with your podcast. read more»

Revolution next: What ICNY 2026 reveals about real estate’s future
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 21:53:42
As tech tools change, Roland Kampmeyer writes, the real estate professional must double down on the things that only humans can do with service and sensitivity. read more»

EXp touts ‘relentless execution’ as it reports growing losses in 2025
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 21:52:02
EXp had a full-year net loss of $22.7 million, up from $16.8 million in 2024. However, the company also grew revenue and worked to trim operating expenses. read more»

Watchdog: Beef up referral fee disclosure or prepare for lawsuits
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 21:21:49
A report released on Tuesday by the Consumer Policy Center suggested lawsuits will follow if brokerages, real estate portals and regulators don’t step in and add transparency first. read more»