Listing ban on, affordability, marketing shifts: 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.

Zacks analyst: Zillow earnings suggest 2026 market to be a ‘bust’

Based in part on comments from Zillow executives this week, the housing analyst casts a bearish outlook for the housing market in 2026.

James Harris wants Breezy to be the agent’s daily operating system

James Harris’ Breezy platform promises to simplify real estate workflows by replacing scattered tools with a unified AI system.

How this broker consistently dominates his market while running a 1,500-agent affiliate

Paul Benson of Engel & Völkers Gestalt Group said relentless marketing, extreme responsiveness and maintaining a deep knowledge of his local market have helped him succeed in sales while leading a substantial affiliate across several states.