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Why real estate agents need to know about short sales again

Jun 16, 2026

The next few years will reward agents who are comfortable navigating complexity, new Inman contributor Michael Krein writes, particularly for the segment of buyers who stretched to enter the market.

How to use local inventory data to motivate buyers

Jun 16, 2026

By providing data support and interpreting the numbers, Luke Babich writes, you can help your buyer clients make a speedy, informed decision.

Zillow says Google’s home listing ads are no traffic threat — yet

Jun 16, 2026

Zillow is pushing back on the idea that Google’s newly expanded home listing ads pose an immediate threat to its core business and traffic.

Should more MLSs cut off Zillow’s listing feeds? Take the Intel Index

Jun 16, 2026

Each month, hundreds of real estate agents, brokers, executives and investors contribute to one of real estate's most ambitious monthly efforts to document changes to the industry. Add your insights. Take the survey.

Realty ONE Group launches new AI-powered platform for its agents

Jun 16, 2026

Realty ONE Group has rebuilt its agent platform from scratch, launching ZONE Pro, a proprietary AI-powered operating system that bundles an AI growth coach, global referral network and business automation tools.

White House tech chief tells agents to take advantage of AI

Jun 16, 2026

White House Office of Science and Technology Policy Director Michael Pratzios told a standing-room-only crowd at NAR's 2026 Legislative Meetings that AI tools are available now — and agents who wait risk falling behind in what he called a "K-shaped economy" splitting businesses into two camps.

Judge denies CoStar request to file an amicus brief in Zillow, MRED, Compass lawsuit

Jun 16, 2026

The Homes.com parent company asked to file a "friend of the court" brief defending Compass and Chicago’s MRED multiple listing service.

NAR predicts home sales will increase 4% in 2026

Jun 16, 2026

NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun said existing-home sales and median home prices should increase 4 percent by the end of 2026, despite market headwinds.

EXp tech chief: The off-MLS debate keeps leaving out the buyer

Jun 16, 2026

When it comes to private listings, the seller's case is being made loudly and well, eXp CTO Carrie Lysenko writes. The buyer's voice is barely being heard at all.

Infinityy, Local Logic partner to put neighborhood intelligence inside the listing

Jun 15, 2026

Infinityy and Local Logic are partnering to embed hyperlocal neighborhood intelligence data directly inside Infinityy's AI-powered listing platform for Premium members.

NAR’s CEO admits there’s opposition within. History says that’s a strength

Jun 15, 2026

NAR CEO Nykia Wright told a standing-room crowd at the association's 2026 Legislative Meetings that she faces opposition within NAR — and that historian Doris Kearns Goodwin's study of Lincoln's team of rivals taught her to treat it as a strength.

How LGBTQ+ real estate representation evolved from safe harbor to strategic asset

Jun 15, 2026

The real estate agents who build lasting practices in this market are those who show up for all of their clients consistently, America Foy writes.