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Fannie and Freddie build net worths for planned Q2 2026 public offering

For the real estate and mortgage industries, it remains to be seen how the new course the Trump administration has set for Fannie and Freddie will impact homebuyers.

Zillow ignores ‘noise,’ jabs from CoStar, as revenue climbs

CEO Jeremy Wacksman told Inman the portal is focused on "ourselves and what we can control." Zillow also said Thursday that 80 percent of home transactions involve one of its products

How boutique brokerages can outpace big-box brands with value-added systems and programs

The most effective value-add programs go beyond marketing buzzwords, Rainy Hake Austin writes. They’re grounded in authentic service, tailored expertise and a clear understanding of what clients actually need.

Realtor.com’s FlyAround offers a bird’s-eye view of the market

FlyAround is an update to Realtor.com listings, in partnership with TopHap and Google Maps, that provides low-altitude satellite views.

What’s More Important in Real Estate Today, AI or You?

AI can help enhance your image, knowledge, and consistency of message, but it’s you, your relationships, how well you communicate, and your local knowledge expertise that will determine if you are successful or not. Craig and Toby will break down how to balance the onset of AI with the personal value and expertise you offer […]

Redfin hits back at Compass, notches victory in Zillow case

Attorneys for Redfin called Compass' request for documents related to its stalled private listings ban amounted to a "fishing expedition." A judge later denied Compass' request.

Median monthly housing payments see sharpest drop in almost 1 year

The drop in monthly payments, Redfin reported, followed a decrease in mortgage rates, with 30-year fixed-rate mortgages ultimately hitting a 2025 low of 6.12 percent on Tuesday.

How a Disney-inspired listing video turned heads (on a $0 budget)

Forget cookie-cutter content. Christian and Ashley Harris share a creative Halloween collab that shows how letting your personality shine can attract massive attention.

Portland or Seattle? A Senior Couple Wanted an Urban Getaway for About $725,000.

After years of driving to a California home for vacations, two 'committed Pacific Northwesterners' wanted to be in a downtown area with shops and restaurants.

Inside the Home of Celebrity Chef Andrew Zimmern

The chef’s broad collection includes kitchenware, guitars, art and wishbones

Homes for Sale in New York and Connecticut

This week’s properties are a five-bedroom in Smithtown and a four-bedroom in Stamford.

Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Brooklyn

This week’s properties are in the West Village, NoHo and Bedford-Stuyvesant.

The Best States for Retirement

Balmy Florida still tops the list, but several Western and Midwestern states offer their own advantages for seniors.

Read these scary tales from Inman’s own haunted houses

Spiritual encounters don't just happen in ghost stories — some of Inman's staff have witnessed them first-hand in their own homes.

AI expert: Agents must harness AI or be replaced by those who do

The time is now to use existing artificial intelligence to your advantage, Kevin Hawkins writes in his new book. "You don't have to worry about AI replacing you. You have to worry about agents using AI replacing you."

10 old school marketing strategies that still work in this tough market

The best agents in 2026 will blend innovation with authenticity, trainer Bernice Ross writes, using new tools to amplify rather than replace the human touch.

Mortgage rates spike as Powell warns December rate cut is iffy

After the Federal Reserve approved the second rate cut of the year, mortgage rates moved in the opposite direction as investors who fund most home loans worry about inflation.

Compass’s Buyer Demand tool: breakthrough or déjà vu?

Troy Palmquist examines Compass’ newly announced tech tool and the debate between open and "walled garden" ecosystems.

Lower mortgage rates spur homebuyers, but mostly refis

Rates on 30-year fixed-rate mortgages hit another 2025 low on Tuesday, dropping to 6.12 percent, nearly a full percentage point lower than January. Rates now have less room to come down.

Which US cities are the most house poor? (And which are the least?)

U.S. Census data highlights which housing markets see homeowners spending the largest (and smallest) portions of their monthly income on housing.

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