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Visualize the market and win the client with Inman data tools

Jan 12, 2026

Updated monthly with the latest Realtor.com data, these tools transform raw data into actionable insights and client-ready visuals.

Vija Williams named Chief Growth Officer at Realty.com

Jan 12, 2026

As the company continues to expand its proprietary technology, data infrastructure and industry relations, Realty.com is formalizing its long-term strategy with the new role and Williams' appointment.

Fed chair responds to ‘political pressure, intimidation’ by Trump’s Justice Department

Jan 12, 2026

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell issued a rare warning in a video statement on Sunday that the Fed's independence was under threat of political intimidation, as evidenced by grand jury subpoenas served to the bank on Friday by the DOJ under what Powell characterized as a false pretext.

The portal-war endgames that real estate agents actually want: Intel

Jan 12, 2026

There's broad dissatisfaction with Zillow's primacy in the listing space, according to the latest Intel Index survey of real estate professionals. Here's what they say they want to see instead.

Compass founding broker on how 3-phase marketing works in NYC

Jan 12, 2026

On this episode, Scott Hustis, co-founder of Paradigm Advisory and one of the first agents at Compass, talks private listings, making it in NYC and what it really takes to win long-term in luxury.

The Compass-Anywhere deal is done. This Coldwell Banker agent has lingering questions

Jan 12, 2026

As the merger closes quickly, Cara Ameer offers questions that still haven't been answered and insights on the future possibilities.

As home maintenance costs rise, agents turn to tools that reduce buyer risk

Jan 12, 2026

As U.S. homes continue to age, home repair and maintenance costs are rising faster than many buyers expect. A home warranty can help.

An exclusive look inside the legal strategies at Compass and Zillow

Jan 12, 2026

In an Inman Exclusive, Taylor Anderson examined thousands of internal documents to unveil the legal strategies on both sides of the Compass-Zillow wrangling.

Momentum is no accident: Smart agents leverage these 2026 trends

Jan 11, 2026

Choose a few core actions, implement them in your real estate business, and allow time for the compounding effect to take hold, Jimmy Burgess writes.

Stranger Things in the feed: When audiences take control

Jan 11, 2026

Stranger Things aren’t just happening on screen. They’re unfolding across social feeds, where audiences increasingly shape narratives in real time. From fandom-driven belief systems and breaking news cycles to platform shifts and AI-led discovery, participation is no longer passive. As control moves away from institutions and toward interpretation, clarity, restraint and trust have become the most valuable currencies online.

How agents can use AI to prep 30 days of content in 1 hour

Jan 10, 2026

Rick Guerrero talks with AI strategist Carrie Soave, who shares a step-by-step social media plan that allows you to batch content and roll it out on your schedule.

Trump’s mortgage bond promise already bringing rates down

Jan 9, 2026

Although $200 billion sounds like a lot of money, the impact and longevity of Fannie and Freddie's bond purchases on mortgage rates won't be as big as the Federal Reserve's.