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Buyers aren’t flaky. The market is setting them up to walk away

Feb 19, 2026

Escalating costs and the impact of deferred maintenance mean that buyers and sellers aren't always on the same page, so buyers are walking away, bi-coastal luxury agent Cara Ameer writes.

A national MLS could be great, execs say, but feasibility and antitrust issues pose a challenge

Feb 19, 2026

Compas CEO Robert Reffkin recently floated the idea of a national MLS. Luxury real estate leaders are intrigued by the concept, but have many questions about how such an entity might work.

Affordable housing is a polycrisis: Here are 5 things to know in 2026

Feb 18, 2026

If real estate and housing are your passion and your career, Rachael Hite writes, you should be among the foremost advocates to help all Americans find their way home.

Buyers turn to the resale market as builders abandon price cuts

Feb 18, 2026

Rising existing-home inventory is thwarting homebuilders, who are now slowing permits and starts — and backing off from hefty incentives.

@properties Christie’s launches homeseller renovation program

Feb 18, 2026

Through the program, qualified homeowners will be able to borrow up to $50,000 or 5 percent of their home's list price to make pre-sale improvements.

The Robert Duvall School of Real Estate: Why the best agents never stop studying the role

Feb 18, 2026

Robert Duvall didn’t need to announce his talent. It was evident in every subtle choice he made. Coach Darryl Davis shows you how to put Duvall's style to work in your business.

Good news, bad news in this month’s numbers: Jeff Tucker

Feb 18, 2026

In this exclusive series on Inman, Windermere’s Principal Economist Jeff Tucker looks at jobs, interest rates and more numbers to know right now.

Zillow, Redfin lean into arguments against ‘meritless’ FTC suit

Feb 18, 2026

The two portals filed a reply to their motion to dismiss late last week further arguing that claims against them are "meritless." A hearing on their motion to dismiss is scheduled for Feb. 25.

Private listings, fiduciary risk: A warning from Side’s founders

Feb 18, 2026

From fiduciary duty concerns to fair housing implications, Guy Gal and Hilary Saunders break down what private listings mean for sellers, agents and the future of brokerage.

Multitasking is costing you money. These 4 pillars earn it back

Feb 18, 2026

Coach Verl Workman shares why multitasking your financial goals is bad for your bottom line and how you can get back on track.

The downturn punished proptech, but this exec says it’s coming back

Feb 18, 2026

Artificial intelligence, profitability, construction — Second Century Ventures’ Ashley Stinton tells Inman where proptech investors are putting their money as the sector comes back to life.

Why ‘old school’ still rules at winning listings in 2026

Feb 18, 2026

While everyone else competes online, the agents who win listings will be the ones who go old school, pick up the phone and show up in person, new contributor John Angelopoulos writes.