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Government shutdown nails housing programs in week 2

Oct 17, 2025

The longer the government shutdown lasts, the more it impacts the real estate industry. Here are the latest updates on the cusp of the shutdown's third week.

Zillow-ChatGPT, Compass-Anywhere, SCOTUS-REX: Top 5

Oct 17, 2025

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.

Tensions run high as buyers and sellers battle for ‘the driver’s seat’

Oct 17, 2025

Do buyers or sellers have the upper hand? Three real estate brokers explain why it's an impossible question to answer and how they're helping clients navigate a fragmented market by managing expectations and smart negotiations.

A 7-home estate and a former talk show host’s Montecito hideaway among September’s priciest sales

Oct 17, 2025

Last month's most expensive luxury home sales include an oceanfront showplace you just can't build anymore and a celebrity ex-pat's former residence.

‘Top of mind’ means nothing without value. 5 ways to do it right

Oct 17, 2025

The old playbook of “just stay remembered” doesn’t work in the digital age. Clients are bombarded with information, and unless you provide consistent value, your presence fades into the noise.

7 low-inventory market strategies every agent should adopt in Q4

Oct 17, 2025

Housing expert Luke Babich says that agents need to bring their A-game to thrive this fall in 2025’s late season market with these seven key tips.

Why the Compass-Anywhere merger won’t be real estate’s LVMH

Oct 17, 2025

Distinct brands that serve a variety of real estate market price points are required for the Compass-Anywhere merger to be effective, Michael Valdes writes.

Lesson Learned: Real estate apprenticeship is the answer to new agent retention

Oct 16, 2025

Find out more about broker-owner Courtney Poulos' journey and what she thinks new agents need most from the industry.

Breaking the cycle of listing agent burnout: a broker’s playbook

Oct 16, 2025

If we can build brokerages that protect our listing agents' bandwidth and reinforce their value, Jeff Farmer writes, we'll position them to thrive in markets where others fold.

Robert Reffkin pokes at CRMLS policy. CRMLS CEO pushes back

Oct 16, 2025

Compass CEO Robert Reffkin took aim on social media at user agreements for the nation's largest multiple listing service. In an open letter shared with Inman and other media outlets, CRMLS' CEO calls it "misinformation."

Howard Hanna expands into NYC with purchase of Elegran

Oct 16, 2025

Howard Hanna announced on Thursday that it would enter the New York City market after acquiring Elegran Real Estate, as one of the nation’s largest brokerages continues its expansion path.

5 things to do today to give yourself a fighting chance on ChatGPT

Oct 16, 2025

Broker Holly Brink writes that learning how to show up when potential clients search for homes with ChatGPT is essential for building a future-forward business.