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How Jesse Jackson predicted (and tried to stop) the 2007 crash

Feb 20, 2026

The Rev. Jesse Jackson's death marks the end of an era in U.S. civil rights movement leadership, but his warnings about predatory lending remain urgently relevant, Dr. Lee Davenport writes.

Compass rewards listing agents with new lead and referral program

Feb 20, 2026

Through the program, Compass listing agents will receive a 10 percent referral when they send inquiries on their listing from Compass.com to other Compass agents, Inman has learned.

Compass CEO Robert Reffkin: No agent ‘should get fined by their MLS’ (VIDEO)

Feb 20, 2026

While on stage at Inman Connect New York this month, Reffkin argued that agents shouldn't have to pay money to the National Association of Realtors.

How to sharpen your negotiation skills without pricey seminars

Feb 20, 2026

The agents who become exceptional negotiators aren't the ones who took the most courses, Nick Schlekeway writes. They're the ones who treat every conversation like practice.

What Guinness can teach you about building a brand that lasts

Feb 20, 2026

In a market flooded with agents who cut corners to close faster, coach Darryl Davis writes, your commitment to doing things right is your greatest competitive advantage.

Can Zillow’s NotebookLM tool stand out amid AI saturation?

Feb 20, 2026

Inman's tech writer Nick Pipitone put Zillow's new Google NotebookLM integration to the test to answer the questions "Who's it for?" and "What does it mean for your business?"

CoStar lays off staff amid Homes.com cost-cutting campaign

Feb 19, 2026

The company has vowed to slash over 35 percent of its spending on Homes.com after years of attempting to build a fourth major real estate listings search portal.

From scrambling to systematic: A better open house plan

Feb 19, 2026

Grow your database and grow your real estate business with Jen Berbas' systematic plan for goal-setting, open house hosting and buyer follow-up.

CoStar lays off staff amid drastic Homes.com cost-cutting campaign

Feb 19, 2026

The company has vowed to slash over 35 percent of its spending on Homes.com after years of attempting to build a fourth major real estate listings search portal.

The department store parallel: A warning for the real estate industry

Feb 19, 2026

NYC real estate CEO Dezireh Eyn looks at the state of real estate consolidation through the lens of the high-end retail industry.

Sitzer, Moehrl attorneys file new lawsuit targeting mortgage firms

Feb 19, 2026

Three homebuyers, who are also military veterans, allege the mortgage companies' referral programs led to higher cost loans.

Affordability is better, but buyers are still bailing out of contracts

Feb 19, 2026

Pending home sales slid on a monthly and annual basis in January, despite improving market factors. However, several economists urged agents to stay calm, saying a sales boost will likely come this spring.