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Referral brokerage: Real estate’s most-overlooked income model 

Apr 2, 2026

Shifting the way you work? Contributor Kam Kang shares a strategy to ensure you never leave a commission on the table.

Rising prices, cooling demand: Interest rates hit a 6-month high

Apr 2, 2026

For the first time since October, the monthly cost of buying a home increased, a consequence of the Iran war driving mortgage rates to a six-month high.

Do abortion bans affect housing markets? New data says ‘yes’

Apr 2, 2026

New research shows abortion bans may be reshaping housing markets, with slower rent growth and rising vacancies in affected states after Dobbs.

Mortgage firm Lower debuts ‘limited-access’ referral program

Apr 2, 2026

Lower has officially launched Movoto Advantage, a program that connects vetted agents with buyers and sellers. The firm had a limited rollout in fall 2025.

A new chapter for Inman and the industry we serve

Apr 2, 2026

Tom Bohn, Inman's new chief executive officer, has decades of experience leading B2B media, events and membership organizations.

There’s a new listings category. I’m calling it the company FSBO

Apr 2, 2026

A company FSBO, dressed up in the language of seller choice, is still a restricted buyer pool, Darryl Davis writes, and we’ve known for a long time what restricted buyer pools produce.

This state is moving to tax millionaires. Will others follow?

Apr 2, 2026

Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson signed a 9.9 percent tax on household income above $1 million this week, making his state the most concrete test case yet for a policy idea spreading rapidly through many states.

How $4 gas could derail the housing market’s spring season

Apr 1, 2026

Gas prices top $4 as the Iran conflict drives oil higher, pushing mortgage rates up and threatening housing affordability during the critical spring market.

Offerpad bets on AI to deliver higher-quality seller leads

Apr 1, 2026

As brokerages fight over listings, Offerpad is quietly rebuilding its seller intake and routing system with new AI tools.

Women in real estate get candid about the challenges of leadership

Apr 1, 2026

The Hera Society helps members navigate the unique challenges of professional growth, Lee Ann Roughton writes. Here, they share their stories of resilience.

EXp, Weichert settle Hooper buyer-broker commission lawsuit

Apr 1, 2026

EXp and Weichert will pay a combined $42.5 million into a commission settlement fund. Two other defendants will pay an additional $1.5 million.

Stop chasing leads! How one agent built a $150M business on YouTube

Apr 1, 2026

Rick Guerrero sits down to talk with Sarah Meslowski about her YouTube strategy, which focuses on one long-form video per week. Over the past five years, she’s done $150 million in sales.