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Bring back integrity: A call for agents to rise in 2026

Jan 16, 2026

Real estate coach and contributor Darryl Davis says it’s time for agents to forget the noise and step up their integrity to define their career in the new year.

Zillow exec: AI should give agents ‘time to go do the human stuff’

Jan 16, 2026

Zillow VP of Product Cameron Swiggett told Inman AI innovation and investment has snowballed, and argued the tech doesn't dim human innovation — it highlights it.

6 leadership essentials that help agents thrive in any market

Jan 16, 2026

Contributor Nikki Beauchamp writes that the way agents lead through market ups and downs sets the tone for meaningful professional relationships.

4 common client-losing mistakes agents make on their social media

Jan 15, 2026

Is your social media more cringe than crispy? Contributor Kate Hulbert holds the mirror up to agents who chase trends and find themselves with fewer friends

Here’s what to know as mortgage rates make new moves

Jan 15, 2026

In this exclusive series on Inman, Windermere’s Principal Economist Jeff Tucker looks at the numbers that matter most, including an MBS plan from the White House and recent jobs numbers.

REMAX expands Canadian footprint with $3B family brokerage

Jan 15, 2026

Toronto real estate dynamo Vivian Risi and her two children, Michelle and Justin, have moved their brokerages to REMAX after years with Royal LePage. The Risis' teams closed $3B in 2025 alone.

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.