Resources

The all-in-one tech stack is over. Now, we’re building ecosystems

Jul 29, 2026

After years of chasing all-in-one platforms, brokerages are shifting toward connected ecosystems that prioritize adoption, flexibility and best-in-class tools over feature-packed software, Troy Palmquist writes.

Interactive dashboard: Explore results of Intel’s July survey

Jul 29, 2026

Using these interactive charts, explore and analyze data from Intel's most recent survey of real estate agents and brokerage leaders, broken down by region and brokerage type. Track historical trends over time.

What 10 years as a brokerage owner taught me about growth, culture and leadership

Jul 29, 2026

According to broker-owner Craig Tann, long-term success comes from investing in people, protecting your culture, staying adaptable and always striving to improve.

Ex-OpenAI exec: Housing isn’t a tech problem. It’s a policy problem

Jul 29, 2026

Ex-OpenAI exec Zack Kass told Inman Connect San Diego that housing costs are a policy failure, not a tech one — and AI won't fix that on its own.

Fannie Mae posts $4B profit as purchase mortgage activity rises

Jul 29, 2026

Net income rose 7 percent from $3.7 billion during the first quarter and 20 percent from $3.3 billion a year earlier, Fannie Mae said.

Zillow’s Mischa Fisher: Local trends are where the clarity is

Jul 29, 2026

Ahead of his first Inman Connect appearance, Zillow Chief Economist Mischa Fisher talks private listings, the economy and finding clarity in local trends.

How a fake termite report created a compliance disaster

Jul 29, 2026

In their True Crimes podcast, Troy Palmquist and Summer Goralik discuss what one disciplinary case reveals about brokerage supervision, operational controls and hidden risks.

Nobody’s watching the comps: eXp CEO Leo Pareja

Jul 29, 2026

We built the most liquid, accurate and complete housing dataset on the planet on a simple rule, Pareja writes: If you want to pull from the cooperative pool, you contribute to it.

Broker ‘junk fees’ can top $1K, consumer watchdog group says

Jul 29, 2026

"Junk fees” charged to homebuyers and sellers can top $1,000 and may cost consumers nearly $2 billion a year, according to a new report.

EXCLUSIVE: Compass joins the American Real Estate Association

Jul 29, 2026

Agents at Compass International Holdings' company-owned brokerages will receive complimentary membership for the rest of 2026 and all of 2027.

Lone Wolf’s new AI teammate targets agent retention

Jul 29, 2026

Lone Wolf's new Talent release brings AI agent Aspen to BrokerMetrics, aiming to close the industry's agent retention gap ahead of a fall 2026 launch.

Lofty unveils new AI workspace and buyer-readiness tool

Jul 29, 2026

Lofty debuts Cowork, an agentic AI workspace, and House.ai, a buyer financial-readiness tool, at Inman Connect San Diego.