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Here’s how much homebuyer affordability has improved this year

Feb 11, 2026

Affordability is improving in 37 out of the 50 most populous metros in the U.S. as mortgage rates come down and household incomes gradually rise. However, in pricey coastal markets, most households still only earn about half of what is necessary to afford the typical home.

Proptech VCs want faster payback and fewer risks in 2026

Feb 11, 2026

January’s proptech funding data points to a market emphasizing scale, capital structure and operational durability over early experimentation.

$18K to millions: Why you shouldn’t quit real estate

Feb 11, 2026

On this episode, Brandon Brittingham details how he went from $18,000 in Year 1 to building several eight-figure companies after almost quitting real estate, thanks to a pep talk that saved his career.

Is real estate actually a service business? The answer might be costing you listings

Feb 11, 2026

Consumers are attracted by great products but retained by great service. Zac Kennedy breaks down how to mentally "click" between being a ruthless product marketer and an empathetic service provider.

What you need to know about the House’s new affordability bill

Feb 11, 2026

The House of Representatives passed the Housing for the 21st Century Act on Monday, which aims to improve affordability through a series of zoning, financing and regulatory overhauls.

Why brokerage choice matters more than most agents think

Feb 10, 2026

A brokerage isn’t a place. It's a system you join, broker-owner Emily Askin writes. It shapes your risk tolerance, your habits, your professionalism and your long-term sustainability.

How Bad Bunny’s ‘DtMF’ spotlights fair housing and Black history

Feb 10, 2026

In honor of the convergence of DtMF, Black History Month and Super Bowl LX in Santa Clara County, Dr. Lee Davenport looks back at the ‘Godfather of Silicon Valley,’ Roy Lee Clay Sr.

Here’s how Zillow continued growing — and touching more transactions — in 2025

Feb 10, 2026

Zillow is increasingly at the center of the lives of homebuyers, homesellers and real estate professionals. Here’s what changed in 2025, and how it paid off for the company.

Residential proptech is back in focus — and AI is driving the reset

Feb 10, 2026

AI is reigniting investor interest in residential proptech, with firms like Fifth Wall betting on tools that reduce transaction friction.

Compass names Neda Navab new president

Feb 10, 2026

Navab holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and has worked for Compass since 2018, coming into the company as CEO Robert Reffkin's chief of staff.

What running a brokerage in 2026 actually looks like

Feb 10, 2026

The playbooks that worked three years ago are dead. Nick Schlekeway breaks down what broker-owners face today and the assumptions they must abandon to survive.

Is Homes.com still a viable portal war contender?

Feb 10, 2026

Investors have recently questioned CoStar's investments in residential real estate. Industry experts told Inman the company would be wise to pay attention to the criticism.