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Coming soons, vanishing MLSs, commissions stickiness: Top 5

Apr 3, 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.

New England broker pleads guilty in $11.6M embezzlement scheme

Apr 3, 2026

Boston broker-owner Stephen Webster pled guilty to embezzling from escrow accounts and stiffing agents on their commissions.

NAR cuts volunteer committees, tightens application processes

Apr 3, 2026

The National Association of Realtors is eliminating eight volunteer committees, while tightening guidelines for who can apply to serve on the ones that remain — the first phase of a broader governance overhaul tied to its 2026–2028 Strategic Plan.

Job cuts climb in March, with AI emerging as a growing factor

Apr 3, 2026

U.S. job cuts rose in March, and AI emerged as a key driver, while layoffs spread across industries and hiring rebounded on seasonal demand.

Discover your favorite home style with this quiz

Apr 3, 2026

Not sure what your favorite architectural style is called? This one-minute quiz will help you figure it.

‘Coming soon’ was a good idea. What we’ve done to it isn’t

Apr 3, 2026

Coach Darryl Davis writes that an honest assessment of how "coming soon" status is being used to undermine seller choice is essential for building trust with consumers.

NAR thought home sales would spike this year. Not anymore, thanks to volatile mortgage rates

Apr 3, 2026

The market reaction to Trump’s war in Iran sent mortgage rates sharply higher. NAR will revise its bullish 14% sales jump as a result.

How to cultivate your team with purpose to build a brand that lasts

Apr 2, 2026

If you're ready to grow beyond the solo-agent model, team leader Rebecca Francis offers advice and some red-flag warnings.

Referral brokerage: Real estate’s most-overlooked income model 

Apr 2, 2026

Shifting the way you work? Contributor Kam Kang shares a strategy to ensure you never leave a commission on the table.

Rising prices, cooling demand: Interest rates hit a 6-month high

Apr 2, 2026

For the first time since October, the monthly cost of buying a home increased, a consequence of the Iran war driving mortgage rates to a six-month high.

Do abortion bans affect housing markets? New data says ‘yes’

Apr 2, 2026

New research shows abortion bans may be reshaping housing markets, with slower rent growth and rising vacancies in affected states after Dobbs.

Mortgage firm Lower debuts ‘limited-access’ referral program

Apr 2, 2026

Lower has officially launched Movoto Advantage, a program that connects vetted agents with buyers and sellers. The firm had a limited rollout in fall 2025.