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AI is gaining converts in real estate marketing, but not everyone is a true believer (yet)

Jan 15, 2026

After years of hype and pilot programs, 2025 may have marked a tipping point for artificial intelligence in real estate marketing — but it depends on who you ask.

20 major metros primed for affordability this year

Jan 15, 2026

Slowed home price growth, declining mortgage rates and rising incomes will contribute to the typical mortgage payment becoming affordable in 20 out of 50 of the country's largest metro areas this year, the most since 2022.

In the flight to quality, be the destination: What the most productive agents know

Jan 15, 2026

Coldwell Banker President and CEO Kamini Lane shares insights on tech, mindset and more to set you up for success in 2026.

Redfin’s Kelman on listing access: ‘You shouldn’t have to know the secret handshake’

Jan 15, 2026

INMAN EXCLUSIVE: Court documents shed light on Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman's unique view of private listings — a position that landed somewhere between Compass and Zillow.

Trump’s proposed institutional investor ban is not a real solution

Jan 15, 2026

Although Trump is attempting to respond to legitimate frustrations in the housing market, the proposed ban won't increase supply, Derek Carlson writes.

New academy seeks to prep real estate pros for public speaking

Jan 14, 2026

Founded by eXp Realty team leader Kendall Bonner, Industry Speaks Academy provides real estate professionals with structured training and feedback to ready them for speaking opportunities at events, podcasts and more.

2025 existing-home sales miss 2024 pace by razor-thin 1K margin

Jan 14, 2026

Existing-home sales increased 5.1 percent month over month in December. However, it wasn't enough to push 2025 above the previous year's level.

Alexander twins face new charge ahead of federal trial

Jan 14, 2026

Former luxury broker Oren Alexander and his ex-security executive twin brother, Alon Alexander, have been charged with a new count of sexual abuse by physical incapacitation in advance of their sex trafficking trial scheduled for Jan. 26.

Mortgage firm Lower acquires Acopia Home Loans

Jan 14, 2026

Lower previously acquired residential portal and tech firm Movoto, and struck up a marketing partnership with HomeSmart. The Acopia deal helps the company expand in the Southeast.

The Compass-Anywhere deal has closed. Now the real work begins

Jan 14, 2026

The merger is not just about these two companies, Keith Robinson writes. It is about the shape of the whole real estate industry.

The secret ‘gray market’ of inventory (and how to tap into it)

Jan 14, 2026

What if “not for sale” didn’t mean “not interested”? Unlisted CEO, Katie Hill, unpacks her startup that’s turning heads by unlocking the hidden inventory between “just browsing” and “for sale.”

Agent confidence is outpacing market conditions in 2026

Jan 14, 2026

Coach Darryl Davis and his team have weathered many turbulent markets with their clients for decades, and they are predicting that confidence will be key for what’s ahead.