How to avoid being ambushed by a cash flow crunch

A series of economic shocks to the financial system has made it more clear than ever: You need to get a handle on your business and personal finances, trainer and author Bernice Ross writes.

Construction costs spike early in 2026, signaling trouble ahead

Construction costs surged early in 2026, driven by rising energy prices, with analysts warning that oil volatility tied to Middle East tensions could push costs even higher.

Everyone deserves to own a home. That includes LGBTQ+ Americans

Nearly half of LGBTQ+ Americans feel less safe being visible, CEO Mary Mancera writes. That should concern anyone who understands what healthy housing markets require.

Inflation and Iran are key to the Fed’s latest decisions: Economist

In this exclusive series on Inman, Windermere’s Principal Economist Jeff Tucker looks at the impact of the war on Iran and the Fed's latest move.