Bess Freedman on the market, private listings and 2026

The New York City-headquartered firm has long thought of itself as a steady tortoise, CEO Bess Freedman told Inman recently, and during uncertain markets, that's something that attracts real estate agents.

Compass calling foul on MLS rules is hypocrisy

The National Association of Realtors and MLSs need to be repaired, not replaced, independent broker-owner Courtney Poulos writes.

On ‘Education Day,’ buyers teach you what they really want: Step 4

In Part 4 of her eight-part series, Cassie Walker Johnson shares a plan for "Education Day," when buyers finally get to look at homes and figure out what features matter most.

AI isn’t here to replace agents. It’s here to make you faster, better

As real estate moves further into the age of artificial intelligence, Lauren Henss writes, it requires a combination of tech and human connection to serve clients.

5 Back to Basics luxury real estate trends for 2025

Luxury is changing, so luxury agents need to change as well. The Agency's Rainy Hake Austin shares tips to help you home in on what luxury clients are looking for now.

Trump asks Supreme Court to remove Fed Governor Lisa Cook

Lower courts have ruled Cook can continue to serve on the central bank's board while she challenges the Trump adminstration's move to fire her over unproven mortgage allegations.

Why Connecticut Buyers Value Train Lines as Much as Square Footage

Many Connecticut buyers value train lines as much as square footage. Space used to dictate interest in properties, but today's buyers often think beyond house interior and square footage. The need for easier commutes, stable transportation, and lower gas costs has shifted the conversation. In towns across the state, homes near train lines consisten...

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Take the Inman Intel Index survey for September 2025

Each month, hundreds of real estate agents, brokers, executives and investors contribute to one of real estate's most ambitious monthly efforts to document changes to the industry. Add your insights. Take the survey.

Three’s Company for Two Generations in One New England House

A mother teamed up with her daughter and son-in-law to find a home they could all live in together — but separately.

Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Brooklyn

This week’s properties are in Tudor City, the Upper West Side and Williamsburg.

Homes for Sale in New Jersey and New York

This week’s properties are a Spanish-style house in North Caldwell and a townhouse in Rye Brook.

NAR CEO Nykia Wright: ‘We’re trying to outrun irrelevance’

At Blueprint Vegas, NAR CEO Nykia Wright said she is currently working hard to regain the trust of both Realtors and consumers.

Grab Your Home Energy Tax Credits While You Still Can

Thousands of dollars in potential tax deductions are available — but only through the end of the year.

Corcoran makes key move in international expansion with new outpost in Europe’s finance hub

With the addition of affiliate Corcoran Fischer Properties, the luxury-focused firm now has a presence in Frankfurt, Germany, where the European Central Bank and Deutsche Bank are both headquartered.

How scammers push your pressure points to steal your clients’ cash

Applying smart security protocols throughout every transaction is an essential part of your role as a real estate agent, new Inman contributor Samantha Simpson writes.

Real estate leadership lessons: How to thrive in ambiguity

Learning to live in the gray area beyond the illusion of certainty, Dezireh Eyn writes, is one of the most important skills you can develop as a real estate leader.

9 real estate lead-gen mistakes that are killing your ROI

Profitable lead generation for real estate agents is about understanding timelines, systems, communication and conversion, Josh Ries writes.

Mauricio Umansky’s playbook for breaking through plateaus

Break through real estate business plateaus by developing a clear vision and implementing effective systems with help from The Agency's Mauricio Umansky.

Fed signals it’s just getting started with 1/4 percentage point rate cut

Recent Trump appointee Stephen Miran was the lone dissenter in Wednesday's 11-1 vote, holding out for a bigger, 1/2 percentage point rate cut advocated by the president.

Douglas Elliman joins upstart American Real Estate Association

The NAR alternative also announced that Douglas Elliman CEO Michael Liebowitz has joined its management board, and that the association is adopting the acronym "ARA."

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