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Listings, mortgage rates and the price of oil: Numbers to know

Jul 20, 2026

Windermere’s Principal Economist Jeff Tucker looks at the economic indicators poised to impact the real estate market in the weeks ahead.

This 1 question ends the debate on private listings

Jul 20, 2026

You can't rebut a webinar and a podcast in 800 words, Bruce Ailion writes. You don't need to — the whole case collapses under a single question.

Prefab home startup Boxabl goes public after $3.5B SPAC merger

Jul 20, 2026

The startup gained national attention after Elon Musk said he had lived in one of its "Casita" tiny homes near SpaceX’s Texas facility.

Ready to break into new development? Act like a partner

Jul 20, 2026

Real estate developers aren't interested in smooth talkers, SERHANT.'s Patrick Southern writes. They hire experts who can mitigate their risk.

Inman announces the 2026 Inman Innovators award finalists

Jul 20, 2026

Now in its 29th year, Inman's flagship award unveils the finalists for Inman Innovators, recognizing creativity across the real estate industry.

Realtor.com ranks the South as the best region for starter homes

Jul 20, 2026

Robust inventory is softening starter home prices in the South, but the overall picture for first-time buyers is still grim.

AI is changing real estate, but not in the way most people think

Jul 20, 2026

As AI reshapes how consumers search and evaluate homes, agents must rethink how they position listings and themselves.

The real estate market is shifting toward auctions. Here’s why

Jul 20, 2026

In the Concierge Auctions model, auction is not a replacement for traditional brokerage. Rather, it is an added layer on top of it.

The luxury flip strategy nobody’s talking about

Jul 20, 2026

In this episode, Claire and Sam O’Connor discuss how they've built a thriving luxury development business by creating homes that buyers fall in love with, not just homes that look good on paper.

Wanted: A thousand storytellers

Jul 20, 2026

We will always have the best journalists in real estate. The next chapter belongs to the people who know their own streets.

What do agents need to know about representation and compensation agreements?

Jul 20, 2026

In his column, "America Answers," America Foy offers advice for agents. This week, he's looking at Buyer Representation and Broker Compensation Agreements.

As we head toward a post-Google world, AI discovery is the new goal

Jul 20, 2026

Here's what the shift to AI discoverability means for how — and whether — real estate agents get found online.