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EXp’s Wendy Forsythe talks AI and why 2026 is a ‘reset’ year
Ahead of Inman Connect New York, EXp Chief Marketing Officer Wendy Forsythe dished on AI, building a strong company culture amid chaos and how to reset after a difficult year.

President Trump argues for keeping home prices high, borrowing costs low
The president argued that lowering home prices would cut into Americans' wealth gains, and stressed that lowering interest rates would help homebuyers struggling with affordability.

This month, Inman’s helping you write The New Brokerage Playbook
We're looking at what’s changing behind the scenes as brokerages grow, recruiting and retaining talent in a market that refuses to play by old rules.

Zillow files shed light on how it viewed Compass’ technology
Court documents show how Zillow saw potential threats to its growth in the technology Compass was building for both agents and consumers.

Buyer, seller demand drives agent optimism to highest level in years
It has been a rough few years amid a steep transaction downturn. But real estate agents surveyed by Inman Intel are increasingly reporting genuine interest from homebuyers and sellers throughout their client pipelines ahead of a pivotal spring season.

TikTok, Meta, local businesses — accountability pressure builds
A landmark lawsuit is forcing courts to examine whether social media platforms can be held responsible for addictive design, even as TikTok’s U.S. transition introduces new uncertainty and Threads accelerates monetization.

Investor drama fuels new front in the portal wars: The Download
From upheaval in the portal landscape to the ongoing controversy around private listings, debates over access, control and cooperation intensified last week.

560 deals and $400M later: How this team leader found his grit
In this episode, Power Real Estate Group's Jeffery Mcgonigle shares how he went from new agent crying in his car to leading one of the most productive teams in California with 160 agents.

How the Compass–Anywhere merger exposes a blind spot in antitrust enforcement
Without recalibrating how market power is measured, Sean Frank writes, future consolidations will clear regulatory review while transforming competitive market conditions.

The social media mindset driving real estate growth
Social media success in real estate isn’t about polished content or follower counts. It’s about showing up with clarity, authenticity and consistency — and using every interaction to build trust that scales.

From COLD to SOLD: 9 smart fixes for stagnant listings
When you approach a lingering listing with a structured revival plan, Jimmy Burgess writes, sellers feel supported, buyers re-engage and momentum returns.

As Alexander brothers stand trial, new Epstein documents detail more alleged rapes
The Justice Department released a massive trove of Epstein-related documents Friday, one of which describes multiple alleged rapes at an Epstein party.

Texas power brokerage renews contract with BHGRE
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate is keeping one of its top-performing affiliates after signing a long-term extension. Houston-based BHGRE Gary Greene has been with the brand for 38 years.

What today’s market is telling us from the ground: Now Streaming
Learn how to find wins and opportunities in a shifting real estate landscape with insights and advice from top producers.

Rocket’s lawsuit, Costar’s ‘fiasco,’ Compass’ ‘mess’: Inman 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.

Zillow terminates approximately 3% of staff (but it’s not shrinking)
The company said the terminations were performance-based and part of its typical annual review process. Zillow has open roles for approximately the same number of employees.

Trump nominates Kevin M. Warsh as next Fed chair
The president made the announcement on Truth Social on Friday. Warsh will need to be confirmed by the Senate before taking up the central bank post.

Inman unveils class of 2026 Power Players, New York Power Brokers and MLS Power Executive winners
The 2026 Inman Power Players award celebrates industry leaders whose influence is shaping the future of real estate.