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Existing-home sales tank 8.4% in January amid winter chill

Feb 12, 2026

Homebuyers were likely dissuaded by extreme winter weather and shifting rates, causing existing-home sales to see a significant decline in January.

5 leadership lessons that raise the bar for every Realtor

Feb 12, 2026

If we want to win in a world where consumers have more information than ever, new Inman contributor Brian Tresidder writes, we have to be the clear, steady professional who elevates the experience.

These inventory-strapped housing markets just can’t catch a break

Feb 12, 2026

It's not just the biggest inventory gainers that have seen their stream of for-sale homes slow. Some of America's most listing-starved metros are once again losing ground. Dive deeper with Inman Market View's interactive maps and charts.

How to evaluate a brokerage after the recruiting pitch ends

Feb 12, 2026

Choosing a brokerage isn’t about finding the one that promises the most, broker-owner Emily Askin writes. It’s about finding the one that performs when the stakes are highest.

California agent fesses up to $9M Ponzi scheme

Feb 11, 2026

Since 2018, Matthew Campbell used at least $2.29 million in newly acquired investor funds to pay previous investors and keep up his scheme.

Your 1st reality check of 2026: Turning intention into execution

Feb 11, 2026

If you’re willing to pause, assess your business honestly and recommit with intention, coach Melanie Klein writes, you’re already doing something most people won’t.

How to build success that lasts? Stay when you feel like quitting

Feb 11, 2026

Darryl Davis interviews Harcourt's Mike Green for his "Real Estate Unscripted" podcast and finds out why real estate success is rarely accidental.

This company wants to take virtual property tours outside

Feb 11, 2026

Planitar’s new iGUIDE Site Plans extend virtual listings beyond interiors, giving buyers a full exterior view of properties.

Here’s how much homebuyer affordability has improved this year

Feb 11, 2026

Affordability is improving in 37 out of the 50 most populous metros in the U.S. as mortgage rates come down and household incomes gradually rise. However, in pricey coastal markets, most households still only earn about half of what is necessary to afford the typical home.

Proptech VCs want faster payback and fewer risks in 2026

Feb 11, 2026

January’s proptech funding data points to a market emphasizing scale, capital structure and operational durability over early experimentation.

$18K to millions: Why you shouldn’t quit real estate

Feb 11, 2026

On this episode, Brandon Brittingham details how he went from $18,000 in Year 1 to building several eight-figure companies after almost quitting real estate, thanks to a pep talk that saved his career.

Is real estate actually a service business? The answer might be costing you listings

Feb 11, 2026

Consumers are attracted by great products but retained by great service. Zac Kennedy breaks down how to mentally "click" between being a ruthless product marketer and an empathetic service provider.