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Compass opens new front against Zillow with complaints to regulators, MLSs

Jul 15, 2026

The complaints span 26 states, 55 MLSs and 30 Realtor associations, a Compass spokesperson confirmed to Inman.

Industry cheers new housing law, researchers have doubts

Jul 14, 2026

The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act became law without a signature from President Donald Trump, and real estate's biggest trade groups did not wait to celebrate. The National Association of Realtors, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and REMAX praised the bipartisan package as a supply-side win, but researchers at the American Enterprise Institute's Housing Center say it is unlikely to move home prices anytime soon.

7 things agents are doing wrong on their websites (and the fixes)

Jul 14, 2026

A high-performing real estate website does not need to be overly complicated, Josh Ries writes, but it does need to be intentional.

NAR’s top lawyer on settling the buyer suits and what ‘risk-off’ means next

Jul 14, 2026

In an interview with Inman, General Counsel Jon Waclawski talks about the $52.25 million Tuccori settlement, a quieter litigation docket and why he’s saying little about the DOJ.

Control the controllables: 5 things that determine your success

Jul 14, 2026

After a decade leading agents, Kyle Crawford writes that the ones who win in any market all do the same thing: They get really good at the controllables, and stay adaptable with the rest.

Rents are falling (almost) everywhere. What’s happening?

Jul 14, 2026

Rents fell for the 35th straight month in June, but the relief isn't even. Here's a metro-level look at how permitting rates are mostly driving the split.

Inflation cooled in June. What does it mean for mortgage rates?

Jul 14, 2026

The slowdown was enough to quell some fears that inflation was accelerating. How will the market react?

How to break into luxury real estate without a luxury network

Jul 14, 2026

The biggest misconception about luxury real estate is that success begins with the right relationships, Chris Pollinger writes. It doesn’t. Relationships are the outcome, not the starting point.

ERA president: Client-centered choice matters more than ever

Jul 14, 2026

Seller choice isn't about control or power, Alex Vidal writes. It's about understanding the homeowner, the property and the purpose for the sale.

KW CEO on real estate consolidation: ‘It is harder to be in the middle’

Jul 14, 2026

Chris Czarnecki said Keller Williams is looking at growth via larger acquisitions, service-focused deals and transactions pursued by local franchisees.

Time to fire a client? Boundaries you must set before you need them

Jul 14, 2026

Watch out for the red flags, and protect yourself from buyers and sellers who don't respect your professionalism or your time, Bernice Ross writes.

Keller Williams to acquire 1,200-agent Jason Mitchell Group

Jul 13, 2026

Keller Williams has agreed to acquire the Arizona-based Jason Mitchell Group, one of the nation’s largest independent brokerages.