As the industry transitioned into a new era, big-player power moves, shifting rates, reform at NAR, technology advancements and more made 2025 another consequential year for real estate
New Inman contributor Julian Buckner of Vesta Home talks staging, scaling and the complexity of styling a 22K-square-foot Bel-Air property
Learn how team leader Michael J. Franco stays top of mind with his network, and get a glimpse into his most memorable listing
Looking back at 2025, these are the how-tos that shaped the year. Revisit the strategies that worked — and make sure you’re not playing catch-up in the new year
Your future clients want an agent who can make this complicated market simple. Be that agent
Find out how 'agent's agent' Mike Fabbri works and why he loves the HBO-worthy levels of drama that a real estate career provides
Compass, Zillow and the National Association of Realtors all dominated headlines in 2025 thanks to big M&A deals, battles over private listings and more
After a turbulent 2025, luxury real estate expert Michael Valdes writes that the market has entered a golden era. Here’s why 2026 marks a turning point
Coach Melanie Klein talks to Taylor Cohen, whose journey reminds us that real estate isn’t just about transactions; it’s about transformation
Your 2026 roadmap is ready, so it's time to implement it and grow your real estate business in the new year, Darryl Davis writes
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What Google searches, Wrapped recaps and backlash trends revealed about trust, value and what actually works
Prices, mortgages, inventory and more. While we wrote about a lot this year, from social media to murder mysteries, these are the 10 words that came up again and again
Opinion
The real estate reality TV landscape changed vastly this year. Inman’s Dani Vanderboegh breaks down the show cancellations, cast shakeups and drama that’s sure to carry over into 2026
