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From immigrant roots to a global brand spanning nearly 30 countries

Jan 28, 2026

Quiet beginnings can produce loud destinies, Kuba Jewgieniew, founder and CEO of Realty ONE Group, writes in this story of his professional journey.

Headed to Inman Connect New York? Don’t miss these sessions

Jan 28, 2026

As Troy Palmquist prepares to attend ICNY next week, he shares the can’t-miss speakers, sessions and extra events he’s most excited about.

Fed holds rates steady — but economists offer hope for housing

Jan 28, 2026

One economist said Wednesday that "homebuyers remain active at the start of 2026." And another expert noted that "mortgage rates are nearly a full percentage point lower than they were a year ago."

Homes.com isn’t going anywhere, CoStar says in response to investor

Jan 28, 2026

A day after a prominent hedge fund investor launched a hostile takeover bid of CoStar’s board over concerns about the real estate portal, CoStar doubled down on its Homes.com strategy.

Howard Hanna enters Philadelphia, 70 years after Pittsburgh launch

Jan 28, 2026

Howard Hanna has onboarded legendary Philadelphia broker Art Herling and his team of 100 agents — officially marking the brokerage's entrance into the City of Brotherly Love. Herling has four offices in Philadelphia and the surrounding area.

I built my real estate business on a bar napkin (and you can, too)

Jan 28, 2026

In an industry addicted to complex tech stacks and guru hacks, the secret to scaling isn't more software, Zac Kennedy writes. It’s a return to the physics of business.

How AI is saving top real estate agents 10+ hours a week

Jan 28, 2026

On this episode, tech expert Rajeev Sajja dives into what AI is (and isn’t) doing for real estate agents today, breaks down the three stages of AI and shares how you can climb up that ladder starting today.

Douglas Elliman CEO on Compass-Anywhere: ‘From the outside, it looks like a mess’

Jan 28, 2026

In an exclusive interview with Inman, the CEO discussed Douglas Elliman's recent initiatives and criticized the Compass-Anywhere merger as bad for agents and the real estate industry.

Why this vocal NAR critic thinks you should stay a Realtor

Jan 28, 2026

Before making a decision about Realtor membership, Darryl Davis writes, consider how foundational the National Association of Realtors is to who we are as professionals.

Agents break free: How non-NAR MLSs and associations are redefining independence

Jan 28, 2026

Contributor and broker Holly Brink says that alternative MLSs and associations across the country are offering agents the long-overdue flexibility they need.

What 19 monks walking 2,300 miles taught me about focus, presence and client management

Jan 27, 2026

In an industry obsessed with being "always on," Molly McKinley writes, these monastics are demonstrating something agents desperately need to relearn.

When ‘off-market’ becomes the default, who really benefits?

Jan 27, 2026

Maybe the MLS isn’t perfect, broker Dennis Norman writes, but it’s still the only tool we have that puts listings in front of everyone, not just the ones invited behind the curtain.