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Redfin’s Kelman on listing access: ‘You shouldn’t have to know the secret handshake’

Jan 15, 2026

INMAN EXCLUSIVE: Court documents shed light on Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman's unique view of private listings — a position that landed somewhere between Compass and Zillow.

Trump’s proposed institutional investor ban is not a real solution

Jan 15, 2026

Although Trump is attempting to respond to legitimate frustrations in the housing market, the proposed ban won't increase supply, Derek Carlson writes.

New academy seeks to prep real estate pros for public speaking

Jan 14, 2026

Founded by eXp Realty team leader Kendall Bonner, Industry Speaks Academy provides real estate professionals with structured training and feedback to ready them for speaking opportunities at events, podcasts and more.

2025 existing-home sales miss 2024 pace by razor-thin 1K margin

Jan 14, 2026

Existing-home sales increased 5.1 percent month over month in December. However, it wasn't enough to push 2025 above the previous year's level.

Alexander twins face new charge ahead of federal trial

Jan 14, 2026

Former luxury broker Oren Alexander and his ex-security executive twin brother, Alon Alexander, have been charged with a new count of sexual abuse by physical incapacitation in advance of their sex trafficking trial scheduled for Jan. 26.

Mortgage firm Lower acquires Acopia Home Loans

Jan 14, 2026

Lower previously acquired residential portal and tech firm Movoto, and struck up a marketing partnership with HomeSmart. The Acopia deal helps the company expand in the Southeast.

The Compass-Anywhere deal has closed. Now the real work begins

Jan 14, 2026

The merger is not just about these two companies, Keith Robinson writes. It is about the shape of the whole real estate industry.

The secret ‘gray market’ of inventory (and how to tap into it)

Jan 14, 2026

What if “not for sale” didn’t mean “not interested”? Unlisted CEO, Katie Hill, unpacks her startup that’s turning heads by unlocking the hidden inventory between “just browsing” and “for sale.”

Agent confidence is outpacing market conditions in 2026

Jan 14, 2026

Coach Darryl Davis and his team have weathered many turbulent markets with their clients for decades, and they are predicting that confidence will be key for what’s ahead.

4 times Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman showed he’s one of a kind

Jan 14, 2026

From his start as a "pugnacious" young exec to recent appearances on reality TV, Kelman has given the real estate community many memorable moments to reflect on as he prepares to leave the industry this week.

How inflation is changing buyer behavior — and what agents can do 

Jan 13, 2026

Help buyers understand the long-term impact of a real estate purchase instead of getting hung up on short-term market challenges, Luke Babich writes.

5 ways to stop listing anxiety from wrecking your price, process, profit

Jan 13, 2026

Managing anxiety around the home sale process can preserve deals and ensure more effective decision-making for you and your clients, Josh Ries writes.