Compass chess and ‘cringe’: Inman’s Top 5 stories of the week

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.

US median home price tops $400K for 1st time as buyer demand falls

The typical American existing home has sold for more than $400,000 for the first time, even as pending sales fall for the fourth straight week and economic uncertainty keeps buyers on the sidelines.

How to avoid burnout: Streaming

Learn how to realign your professional and personal strengths to beat burnout and reclaim your real estate momentum.

How the World Cup is impacting the housing market in 2 US host cities

Listings are being pulled in Boston. In Miami, international buyers and travelers are flooding in. Here's how the 2026 World Cup is reshaping both markets.