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This REMAX merger isn’t a masterstroke. It’s a strategic escape hatch

May 6, 2026

The merger between REMAX and Real solves certain problems elegantly, while introducing a new set that will be much harder to unwind, Michael Valdes writes.

The years-long decline that drove REMAX into the hands of Real

May 6, 2026

How a frozen housing market, an outdated fee model and a new generation of tech-forward brokerages combined to push REMAX into a sale.

Luxury Presence launches unified AI platform for agents

May 6, 2026

Luxury Presence unveiled a revamped platform Wednesday that consolidates website, marketing, advertising and client relationship tools into a single AI-powered system.

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.