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What the Purlin-Final Offer merger says about the future of tech
The next wave of proptech won’t be defined by standalone tools but by strategic combinations that create end-to-end systems, Troy Palmquist writes.

8 tips for working with homesellers who have sub-4% mortgages
Sellers who are forced to move due to a job change or life event need help making the transition to a higher mortgage rate, Clever's Luke Babich writes.

How I built a chief of staff with Claude Cowork
Audie Chamberlain connected Claude Cowork to his email, calendar, Slack, Clickup, Rechat and Google's Chrome Browser, then turned it into a chief of staff that outlines priorities for the day.

Jerome Powell is stepping down as Fed chair. Explore his tenure with our interactive timeline
Jerome Powell is set step down later this week after a particularly eventful time leading the Federal Reserve.

EXp says NextHome gives it an edge amid consolidation. ‘We’re off to the races’
Picking up the franchisor could make eXp an attractive option for agents and brokers at firms that were recently acquired during consolidation rush, eXp execs say.

Concierge Auctions launches turnkey service with Vesta Home
Concierge Auctions has partnered with Vesta Home to fully furnish luxury listings worth $10 million or more.

Existing-home sales defy consumer gloom, NAR data shows
Consumer confidence sat near historic lows in April, while the stock market climbed to record highs. Existing-home sales rose anyway, and NAR's chief economist says affordability is why.

The San Francisco housing market is unhinged. Now it’s also a game
TurboHome launched a free San Francisco real estate prediction game that lets users forecast home sale prices daily.

Another spring, another dud, Intel’s Client Pipeline Tracker suggests
The housing recovery may be on hold — again. Real estate agents and executives lift the veil on why their business prospects have dimmed.

Musk, OpenAI and a trust problem that isn’t going away
The Musk vs. OpenAI courtroom battle is about more than ownership and valuation. It's accelerating a skepticism that was already building.

Where should real estate listings live? The Download
Local or national? Private or public? Leaders in the real estate industry are rethinking where listings should be available and how consumers shop for homes.

Agents take a 15% split and still make 6 figures? How this brokerage does it
Chris Watters' team closes hundreds of deals a year by letting agents focus on what actually matters: converting appointments.

Why real estate AI needs to do more than write copy
Instead of sending 10 prompts to get the perfect email, what if AI surfaced which contact needs a follow-up, what to send, and when to act? That is where things get more interesting.

What won’t happen: The 3 market myths holding your clients back 
What matters most right now is providing information and clarity for real estate clients, Jimmy Burgess writes. That's how you become a trusted advisor.

How to build an agent training program that beats the franchises
Broker and contributor Nick Schlekeway says indie brokers don't need deep pockets to develop agents. They need systems that work.

REMAX’s shrinking US business may soon be Real’s problem
REMAX's Q1 results show North American agent count and revenue slipping as its planned merger with Real Brokerage moves ahead.

Zillow and Realtor.com, Real-REMAX, Gary Keller: Top 5
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.

Opendoor’s mixed Q1 comes with a confident turnaround pitch
Opendoor's Q1 numbers were mixed, but CEO Kaz Nejatian isn't apologizing. Here's what the company's internal metrics say about whether the turnaround is real.