Only about 13 percent of eligible veterans have used their VA home loan benefit, according to a 2026 NewDay USA survey. Navy veteran Travis Winfield built Military Operated Real Estate to close that gap — starting with the agents who serve them.

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.

Shilo launched an AI tool that runs live 1:1 coaching sessions with real estate agents — no manager required — then reports the results to team leaders.

Lone Wolf CEO Matt Fischer on real estate's fragmented tech stack, why he's skeptical of the proptech "super app" and life as a licensed pilot.

The biggest barrier to AI in your business is not technology, Kyle Crawford writes. It is the mental block that is quietly costing you your database.

Keep your eye on your own performance instead of constantly comparing yourself to others, coach Darryl Davis writes. You'll grow faster and enjoy the journey more.

A letter from the CFA and other watchdogs landed as Zillow, Compass and MRED began a two-day preliminary injunction hearing in Illinois.

Stop chasing agents and start attracting and selecting them instead, coach Verl Workman writes. Provide solutions that make your value proposition irresistible.

Home prices rose just 0.8 percent in April, but Case-Shiller data shows values fell in real terms for the 11th straight month as inflation outpaces growth.

Military families have learned to read the difference between an agent who has put in the work and one who has simply added an MRP certification to their bio, Travis Winfield writes.

Realtor.com's June housing market trends report showed asking prices falling at a record pace and pending sales climbing for a seventh consecutive month, as sellers priced realistically and buyers responded.

A two-day hearing could determine whether Zillow continues receiving Chicago-area listing feeds while its antitrust case against the MLS and brokerage giant moves forward.

Want to win in 2026? ERA Realty's Gino Caropreso writes that brokerages must prioritize agent growth and success metrics that are systematic, measurable and repeatable.

On this episode, Keith Robinson sits down with Tom Bohn, new Inman CEO, for an in-depth conversation about the future of journalism, artificial intelligence and Inman 2.0.

MRED MLS previously asked the court to compel arbitration. Zillow disagrees and wants to head to a hearing on Wednesday.

Too many new real estate agents confuse busyness with business. Coach Darryl Davis shares strategies that ensure you're spending time on the things that matter.

As AI systems begin interpreting real estate catalogs through both structured data and storytelling, listing copy is regaining strategic importance, not just for marketing, but for discovery and search relevance. Troy Palmquist talks about the narrative shift.

"Big deal, it's a yawn." That's how President Trump described a bipartisan housing bill that passed Congress with veto-proof margins — that still doesn't have his signature.

Roomvu CEO Sam Mehrbod on the launch of Engage Pages, why agents waste money on fragmented marketing tools and what AI-powered real estate marketing looks like in practice.

Whether you're working with a nervous first-time homebuyer or an experienced repeat client, Luke Babich writes, your approach can make all the difference in their level of comfort during a transaction.