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Trending: Skipping the middleman, ‘White Lotus’ energy, travel trends

Apr 19, 2025

From "White Lotus"-fueled wanderlust to TikTok trends and creator-friendly tools, this edition of Trending breaks down what’s shifting — and how real estate pros can stay ahead.

Lofty promises faster, smarter marketing with Bloom release

Apr 18, 2025

Real estate software company Lofty has developed a new product to assist agents with hands-off lead generation called Lofty Bloom.

Offerpad joins Opendoor, Fathom in the stock delisting danger zone

Apr 18, 2025

Offerpad's market capitalization has dropped below $50 million for 30 consecutive trading days, and the New York Stock Exchange wants to know what it's going to do about it.

Zillow Group’s Samuelson defends, clarifies listing ban in blog post

Apr 18, 2025

Zillow Group Chief Industry Development Officer Errol Samuelson took to LinkedIn on Friday to clarify how the company's listing ban applies to Delayed Marketing Exempt Listings and chastise those who spread "misinformation" about the policy.

Trump administration makes its case for massive CFPB job cuts

Apr 18, 2025

Judge puts a temporary hold on DOGE-driven move to fire all but 200 of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's 1,700 employees to determine if it could still fulfill its statutory duties

Holly Parker sues Douglas Elliman over $1.5M clawback dispute

Apr 18, 2025

Parker alleges the brokerage, which she departed in February after 25 years, is demanding $1.5 million in clawbacks while refusing to pay commissions on deals that closed after her move to Compass.

Coldwell Banker agrees to pay $20M to settle spam case

Apr 18, 2025

The case involved homeowners whose numbers were on the national do-not-call list but who reported getting telemarketing calls from Coldwell Banker agents. Class members are expected to get about $281 each.

Side and Alexander brothers settle breach of contract lawsuit

Apr 18, 2025

The embattled brothers can now say they have one legal action behind them. Terms of the settlement were not immediately disclosed.

Rounding up the latest on private listings, portal bans: The Download

Apr 18, 2025

There was no shortage of opinions following Zillow's (and later, Redfin's) ban on private listings marketed publicly.

Delayed Marketing Exempt Listings vs. portals: Who’s right?

Apr 18, 2025

Real estate brokers need flexible business options to meet people where they are and help them make the decisions that work for their unique circumstances, Cara Ameer writes.

Private listing portal ban fallout, reaction, forms: Inman Top 5

Apr 18, 2025

Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers.

Place buys Remine at auction for $1.5M in cash

Apr 18, 2025

The purchase price is a fraction of what Austin Board of Realtors’ Unlock MLS, First MLS, Miami Realtors’ MLS and Heartland MLS paid to buy the company 3.5 years ago.