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Gary Keller: Private listings could make MLS a ‘market of last resort’

May 6, 2026

The Keller Williams chairman argued that "the issue isn’t whether people know — it’s which people know, and who gets to decide who knows."

Remodeling growth to slow sharply in early 2027: Harvard’s Joint Center for Housing Studies

May 6, 2026

Home remodeling spending is expected to remain positive through early 2027, but growth will slow to a pace below overall inflation, according to new data from Harvard University's Joint Center for Housing Studies.

NAR urges Congress to block proposed HUD budget cuts

May 6, 2026

The National Association of Realtors is calling on Congress to reject a White House budget proposal that would eliminate billions in federal housing funding.

Did Real just buy itself a ‘channel conflict’ with the REMAX deal?

May 6, 2026

Real Brokerage's acquisition of REMAX raised eyebrows, but the bigger questions are about franchise conflict and cannibalization risk.

Reffkin sheds light on Compass’ push for national MLS: ‘We are bringing MRED national’

May 6, 2026

"I want to create a national MLS to compete against local MLSs," Robert Reffkin said, while hinting at more MLS expansions to come.

Compass taps Cory Perkins to lead integrated services division

May 6, 2026

Compass brokerage integrated services leader Cory Perkins is expanding his role to include the holding company's nine brands.

The ‘pink tax’ doesn’t stop at the cash register

May 6, 2026

Women real estate professionals are overcharged and underserved by the conventional financial system, Certified Financial Planner Amanda Neely writes. Here's how to stop paying for it.

Compass adds 72SOLD founder to bring seller-choice fight to agent training

May 5, 2026

Industry veteran Greg Hague says his new CIH role will help agents rethink how homes are marketed before they hit the MLS.

Want to speak at Inman Connect San Diego? Submit yourself as a speaker!

May 5, 2026

Inman is now accepting speaker applications for ICSD, taking place July 28-30, 2026, at the Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina.

Consolidation is about speed, not size, as the fast eat the slow

May 5, 2026

Zac Kennedy describes what Rocket, Redfin, Real and REMAX are actually building — and why your current business model can't ignore it.

Experts say MLS competition, consolidation to heat up after nationwide expansion

May 5, 2026

Industry experts say the wave of MLS consolidation is poised to continue, competition to heat up after two major MLSs expanded beyond their regions.

Agent and loan officer sentenced in $17M Ponzi scheme

May 5, 2026

Robert Christensen and Anthony Matic spent investor money on casino trips, a whiskey club, massages and cryotherapy.