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Zillow terminates approximately 3% of staff (but it’s not shrinking)

Jan 30, 2026

The company said the terminations were performance-based and part of its typical annual review process. Zillow has open roles for approximately the same number of employees.

Rocket’s lawsuit, Costar’s ‘fiasco,’ Compass’ ‘mess’: Inman Top 5

Jan 30, 2026

Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers.

Inman unveils class of 2026 Power Players, New York Power Brokers and MLS Power Executive winners

Jan 30, 2026

The 2026 Inman Power Players award celebrates industry leaders whose influence is shaping the future of real estate.

Trump nominates Kevin M. Warsh as next Fed chair

Jan 30, 2026

The president made the announcement on Truth Social on Friday. Warsh will need to be confirmed by the Senate before taking up the central bank post.

Here’s what 11M views on Threads taught me about lead generation

Jan 30, 2026

A new quirk in the Threads algorithm showed Josh Ries that if you give leads too much information too early, you overwhelm them and lose them.

Ryan Serhant on Compass-Anywhere: ‘I think their stock is going to double’

Jan 30, 2026

In an Inman exclusive, the luxury CEO talked about the Compass-Anywhere merger, mortgage rates, and real estate consolidation. Serhant will be at Inman Connect next week.

How pop-bys keep you top of mind for repeat and referral business

Jan 29, 2026

Most agents put their energy into finding the next client, Lori Muller writes, but the most successful agents focus on honoring the relationships they already have.

AI chatbots are taking agents from newbie to pro in record time

Jan 29, 2026

Find out how real estate agents are using ChatGPT and other AI chatbots to save time, sharpen strategy and compete like top producers.

Financial advisor debunks TikTok ‘finfluencer’ advice

Jan 29, 2026

That viral tax hack might tank your business, CFP Amanda Neely writes. Here's how to tell the difference between entertainment and actual financial guidance and why your follower count won't save you.

Zillow announces expanded brand approach in response to home affordability challenges

Jan 29, 2026

Zillow announced on Thursday the launch of a new platform, campaign and tagline called "Someday Starts Today," which is "designed to support people at every stage of the home journey."

I read NAR’s 40-page annual report so you don’t have to

Jan 29, 2026

Accountability and genuine transparency are still missing from NAR's communications, coach Darryl Davis writes, and Realtors deserve better.

So pretty much everyone in real estate is using AI now

Jan 29, 2026

In a new survey, 97 percent of brokerage leaders said their agents are using AI. Real estate professionals use the tech to write listing descriptions, manage marketing campaigns and more.