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Has this Austin MLS ‘solved’ the private listings conundrum?

Jul 15, 2025

Flex Listings provide a functioning model that restores transparency, preserves cooperation, and gives sellers and buyers control, clarity and access, Eric Bramlett writes.

Foreign buyer property purchases in the US rose 33% from last year

Jul 15, 2025

Chinese and Canadian buyers make up the largest portion of international buyers. The median purchase price for foreign buyers also hit a new record high at $494,400, according to a National Association of Realtors report.

NAR’s new member-only market tool tracks prices, demand, affordability

Jul 15, 2025

NAR has released its NAR Market Statistics Dashboard, a tool that tracks housing and economic trends and provides forward-looking analyses for home sales and pricing activity. NAR will demo the dashboard at its midyear forecast on Wednesday.

Doorvest acquires Wreno, integrates renovation management platform

Jul 15, 2025

Doorvest helps investors find and buy single-family rentals and it's acquired Wreno, a solution for managing home rehab projects.

Viral ‘realtorshateme’ campaign creator launches self-sale software

Jul 15, 2025

A Boulder, Colorado, homeowner’s viral social media campaign that challenged local commission standards has inspired the launch of a new consumer-facing software application.

Own your own gate — or be replaced by one of the gatekeepers

Jul 15, 2025

Tired of your marketing being controlled by industry gatekeepers? By becoming a specialist, broker and attorney Greg Hague writes, you can create a gate of your own.

Why legacy could be real estate’s most overlooked business builder

Jul 15, 2025

A wave of experienced real estate agents is stepping out of production. What does that mean for younger agents, and how can they take advantage of the opportunity?

How to get buyers to sign a buyer-broker agreement (and actually thank you for it)

Jul 15, 2025

A signed agreement doesn't hold a buyer hostage; it’s a tool that explains your duties and obligations to them. Broker Holly Brink tells you how to position it with confidence and clarity.

Century 21 CEO on rethinking the inventory challenge

Jul 15, 2025

Adapting to market changes and creating options for clients allows real estate agents to stay relevant and engaged no matter what shifts may occur, Century 21 CEO Mike Miedler writes.

Why high-end buyers are still spending big on luxury real estate

Jul 15, 2025

Wealthy consumers are looking for houses as they seek strategic investments and relative safety amid tumultuous times

Inman celebrates industry visionaries: Announcing the 2025 Inman Innovator Award finalists

Jul 15, 2025

Inman unveils the finalists for its flagship award, now in its 28th year, recognizing creativity across the real estate industry.

Zillow unveils interactive ‘drone-like experience’ along with other new features

Jul 15, 2025

Portal behemoth Zillow has dropped five new home search, tour and affordability features, with the crown jewel being SkyTour, an aerial tour feature