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Latest Consumer Price Index data leaves door open for March rate cut

Jan 13, 2026

The Consumer Price Index rose at an annual rate of 2.7 percent in December, leading many to believe the Fed will hold rates steady this month. But if market conditions cool in upcoming months, a March rate cut may be in the cards.

Why your YouTube channel flopped (and 5 ways to revive it in 2026)

Jan 13, 2026

Transform your YouTube presence into a high-yield business asset by pivoting to search-based content and mastering the "TV-first" viewing habits of the modern homebuyer, broker and new Inman contributor Zac Kennedy writes.

Smart strategies in a higher-rate market: How buyers can still win

Jan 13, 2026

Don't leave buyers high and dry amid higher interest rates, coach Verl Workman writes. Develop financial and negotiation strategies to tap into the market, and help clients win.

Silent buyers: The data gap hiding inside every virtual tour

Jan 13, 2026

As visualization tech becomes ubiquitous, the agents who thrive will be those who understand what buyers think, not just where they click, Molly McKinley writes.

One CEO on what will help agents grab more market share in 2026

Jan 13, 2026

Despite an underwhelming 2025, Century 21 CEO Mike Miedler is excited about the year ahead, saying that agents who master business basics and lean into niches will succeed.

Don’t stay stuck! Build a fast-growing business you can sell

Jan 13, 2026

Contributor Greg Hague shares business-growth programs he created during his 17-year career that clients loved and his competitors hated.

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.