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Former Inman CEO Emily Paquette named new Chief Strategy Officer at PLACE

Jun 17, 2026

The former Inman chief will lead the platform's consumer growth strategy, including its consumer content platform and strategic acquisitions.

Multifamily starts crater 41.6% as housing pipeline thins

Jun 17, 2026

May's Census data showed a 41.6 percent single-month collapse in multifamily starts, while single-family starts held relatively flat.

NAR economist: The 1st-time seller is your next biggest opportunity

Jun 17, 2026

A growing share of baby boomer homesellers has never listed a property before. NAR Deputy Chief Economist Jessica Lautz says agents who recognize that gap have a client opportunity most are missing.

If Zillow sets the rules, agents (and consumers) lose more than choice

Jun 17, 2026

Amy Corr talks with Robert Reffkin and Thad Wong about portals, brokerages and the real estate landscape for consumers.

Why real estate agents need to know about short sales again

Jun 16, 2026

The next few years will reward agents who are comfortable navigating complexity, new Inman contributor Michael Krein writes, particularly for the segment of buyers who stretched to enter the market.

How to use local inventory data to motivate buyers

Jun 16, 2026

By providing data support and interpreting the numbers, Luke Babich writes, you can help your buyer clients make a speedy, informed decision.

Zillow says Google’s home listing ads are no traffic threat — yet

Jun 16, 2026

Zillow is pushing back on the idea that Google’s newly expanded home listing ads pose an immediate threat to its core business and traffic.

Should more MLSs cut off Zillow’s listing feeds? Take the Intel Index

Jun 16, 2026

Each month, hundreds of real estate agents, brokers, executives and investors contribute to one of real estate's most ambitious monthly efforts to document changes to the industry. Add your insights. Take the survey.

Realty ONE Group launches new AI-powered platform for its agents

Jun 16, 2026

Realty ONE Group has rebuilt its agent platform from scratch, launching ZONE Pro, a proprietary AI-powered operating system that bundles an AI growth coach, global referral network and business automation tools.

White House tech chief tells agents to take advantage of AI

Jun 16, 2026

White House Office of Science and Technology Policy Director Michael Pratzios told a standing-room-only crowd at NAR's 2026 Legislative Meetings that AI tools are available now — and agents who wait risk falling behind in what he called a "K-shaped economy" splitting businesses into two camps.

Judge denies CoStar request to file an amicus brief in Zillow, MRED, Compass lawsuit

Jun 16, 2026

The Homes.com parent company asked to file a "friend of the court" brief defending Compass and Chicago’s MRED multiple listing service.

NAR predicts home sales will increase 4% in 2026

Jun 16, 2026

NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun said existing-home sales and median home prices should increase 4 percent by the end of 2026, despite market headwinds.