2025 was another landmark year in real estate. Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman breaks down the 10 trends that mattered most.

From crimes and misdemeanors to mergers and acquisitions, clients weren’t the only ones making major moves this year. Here are the most-read Download column topics of 2025, updated for EOY.

Restraint, a focus on nature and the outdoors, and good staging will help luxury agents and their clients close the deal in 2026.

As the industry transitioned into a new era, big-player power moves, shifting rates, reform at the National Association of Realtors, 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 22,000-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 are already looking for the agent who can make this complicated market simple, so become that agent, coach Darryl Davis writes.

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 year of volatility, luxury real estate has emerged more disciplined, global and data-driven. Here’s why 2026 marks a turning point for elite markets, ultra-wealthy buyers and agents who operate without borders.

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.

A reliable home warranty provider helps you deliver confidence well beyond closing day and can help facilitate smoother sales.

If your business feels like it is constantly dependent on chasing new leads, this relationship builder from Tayley Hunt and Jimmy Burgess is the shift that could change everything.

In 2025, audiences stopped rewarding noise. From Google search behavior to Wrapped-style recaps, and backlash against rage bait and slop, the signals were clear: Attention had to be earned. Here’s what that shift means for real estate agents heading into 2026.

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.

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.