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“Try a lot of new things. Keep what works.” This has been an operational mantra at Clayton for more than a decade, inspired by Chairman and CEO Kevin Clayton’s embrace of the Japanese principle of kaizen – constant, patient, humble, unrelenting improvement. That ethos – more discipline than buzzword...

AI adoption in real estate is rising, but many agents — especially women — are being left behind as complex tools limit real-world impact.

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.

The deal, which execs said is expected to close in the second half of 2026, still requires approval from shareholders and regulators.

See which cities have swung the most toward homebuyers since 2022 — and which have quietly become tougher for them.

Most agents are waiting for a breakthrough moment, Jimmy Burgess writes, but business is built by the small decisions you make every single day.

KB Home Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Robert R. “Rob” Dillard will step down from his role effective May 8, 2026, the Los Angeles-based homebuilder disclosed in a Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 29. Dillard’s departure is “not related to any...

Urban Institute data shows 40% of HEI users are 55 and older, and top firms did 54,000 deals during a 10-year period even as scrutiny rises.

Since 1946, economists and others who find themselves alone on Friday nights have studied the University of Michigan Surveys of Consumers for indications of consumer attitudes toward the U.S. economy. At its core, the survey measures current conditions and future expectations — but with a focus on t...

Congress should strengthen Section 304 of the 21st Century Road to Housing Act to ensure PRICE grants support sustainable manufactured housing communities.

AI data centers are edging out apartments as the development Americans least want next door. Nearly half of U.S. residents oppose construction of an AI data center in their neighborhood, while 38 percent support it, according to a Redfin-commissioned survey.

Two of the nation's largest independent brokerages are joining forces on a multi-year marketing partnership — and say the model could offer a blueprint for other independents facing consolidation pressure.

The Fed held rates on Wednesday in its most divided vote in decades. Three dissenters say the Iran oil shock has changed the math.

Century 21, Engel & Völkers, eXp Realty and other industry brands all made moves last week amid continuing consolidation.

No one is being forced to switch tech platforms. But both Compass and the Real Brokerage face incentives to persuade.

The platforms are done being passive about what gets rewarded. Instagram is restricting reposts, Meta is tightening partnership content standards and new research is poking holes in the demographic targeting assumptions most agents are still operating on.

<p>Angela Rayner has been reappointed as Housing Secretary following Andy Burnham's appointment as Prime Minister. The move comes after Steve Reed departed the role, having served less than a year since his appointment in September 2025.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.propertywire.com/news/uk/...

As the story behind the merger continues to unfold, Inman is bringing you news from all angles to help you make sense of the changes.

Alloy Advisors' Amit Kulkarni compares Real-REMAX, Compass-Anywhere and Rocket Companies to determine who made the best deal.

In this episode of Real Estate Insiders Unfiltered, Maverick Real Estate founder Jesse Garcia unpacks a statement most people in the industry are afraid to say: A lot of brokerages simply shouldn’t exist.