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Mortgage rates pop to highest level since September 2025

Mar 24, 2026

Hopes of a robust spring homebuying season are quickly running into harsh economic realities related to the war in Iran, inflation and other factors.

A confetti moment: Zillow changes its tune on listing standards

Mar 24, 2026

For the industry, Zillow's shift reflects a broader move toward understanding that how a home is introduced can be just as important as how widely it is seen, Compass agent Suzy Minken writes.

As AI grabs headlines, the real cash flows to housing’s core economics

Mar 24, 2026

Proptech investment trends are shifting beyond AI, with capital flowing into mortgages, insurance, utilities and housing’s core financial infrastructure.

The ‘World Wide Web’ is bigger than one listing website

Mar 24, 2026

The real estate industry moved this past week, eXp Chief Brokerage Officer Holly Mabery writes. The MLS has a simple choice: lead, follow or be bypassed.

What today’s buyer really wants (and what that means for agents)

Mar 24, 2026

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate President Ginger Wilcox shares consumer trends and data insights to help boost your spring market strategy.

A new platform says you don’t need an agent to sell your home

Mar 24, 2026

A new platform is challenging real estate commissions by letting homeowners buy and sell without agents, offering full control over pricing and transactions.

Inman appoints experienced media executive as new CEO

Mar 24, 2026

Tom Bohn will replace Emily Paquette as chief executive of the industry’s leading source of news, events and intelligence, the company announced on Tuesday.

Massive real estate fraud case expands with new charges

Mar 24, 2026

The alleged scheme began in 2020 and ran through the middle of 2023 and targeted investors in the United States, Asia, Latin America, Europe and the Middle East.

7 real estate problems agents misdiagnose (and how to fix them)

Mar 24, 2026

More hustle won't fix fundamental problems in your business, Josh Ries writes. Here's how to diagnose (and cure) whatever's holding you back.

How this luxury agent closed her best year ever while grappling with a high-risk pregnancy

Mar 24, 2026

Brown Harris Stevens agent Marina Bernshtein juggled medical tests three times per week while navigating high-stakes deals by using her work as an outlet for the stress in her personal life.

How to avoid being ambushed by a cash flow crunch

Mar 23, 2026

A series of economic shocks to the financial system has made it more clear than ever: You need to get a handle on your business and personal finances, trainer and author Bernice Ross writes.

Construction costs spike early in 2026, signaling trouble ahead

Mar 23, 2026

Construction costs surged early in 2026, driven by rising energy prices, with analysts warning that oil volatility tied to Middle East tensions could push costs even higher.