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NAR’s final report of 2025 showed growing homebuyer momentum

Jan 2, 2026

In November, pending home sales made their best showing yet of 2025, in a sign of growing homebuyer confidence in response to factors like increased affordability and higher inventory.

Looking back and looking ahead: Inman’s Top 5

Jan 2, 2026

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.

26 how-tos to future-proof your business in 2026

Jan 2, 2026

To help make sure that you start 2026 on the right foot, Dani Vanderboegh, who runs the contributor program at Inman, has pulled together 26 how-tos worth reading again.

Great agents stay focused on the human side of real estate

Jan 2, 2026

Find out how The Sarkis Team breaks records year after year and how they're setting a new standard for excellence across their state.

Connect with confidence in 2026: January is Social Media Month

Jan 1, 2026

Love it or hate it, social media is part of generating business today. This month, we'll provide real-world, actionable strategies that are working now.

Experts agree a rosier market is coming in 2026. But specifics vary

Dec 31, 2025

More sales, stubborn rates, home price growth. Here's where five major groups landed on the housing market in 2026.

The top 10 moments that rocked the portal world in 2025

Dec 31, 2025

Mergers and acquisitions, antitrust lawsuits, listing bans and the potential entry of a new portal competitor ruled 2025. Here's a look back at the top moments.

Lighten up: How this agent leans into the joy of real estate

Dec 31, 2025

Learn how Barbato's previous professional experience as an architect informs the scope of his real estate career and how he learned to lead with joy.

Stop treating your goals like January window dressing

Dec 31, 2025

Blend vision boards with business plans to develop the accountability system you really need as you move into the new year, Lori Muller writes.

26 New Year’s resolutions to repair your real estate business in 2026

Dec 31, 2025

2025 nearly broke the industry. Contributor Rachael Hite has 26 recommendations to clear your slate and repair what's broken. (Some agents will absolutely hate No. 15.)

He’s been at the MBA and Fannie Mae. Here’s who he thinks has the better 2026 mortgage forecast

Dec 31, 2025

Economist Doug Duncan weighs in on the challenges facing economic forecasters today, cutbacks in economic reports produced by Fannie and Freddie, Fed independence, and more.

More AI? A big recovery? Real estate heavyweights predict 2026

Dec 31, 2025

Leaders including eXp's Leo Pareja, REMAX's Erik Carlson and top-selling agent Ben Caballero envision more tech, more change and perhaps a mixed recovery next year.