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REMAX expands Canadian footprint with $3B family brokerage
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.
20 major metros primed for affordability this year
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.
AI is gaining converts in real estate marketing, but not everyone is a true believer (yet)
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.
Redfin’s Kelman on listing access: ‘You shouldn’t have to know the secret handshake’
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.
In the flight to quality, be the destination: What the most productive agents know
Coldwell Banker Realty President and CEO Kamini Lane shares insights on tech, mindset and more to set you up for success in 2026.
Trump’s proposed institutional investor ban is not a real solution
Although Trump is attempting to respond to legitimate frustrations in the housing market, the proposed ban won't increase supply, Derek Carlson writes.
Zillow, Redfin ask judge to throw out federal lawsuit over $100M partnership
The two portals say the syndication agreement they struck last year provides advantages for both renters searching for homes and property managers looking to lease buildings.
Real estate’s ‘Moneyball’ moment: 5 reasons new agents have the edge in 2026
Broker Zac Kennedy shares why 2026 is the year new real estate agents win big by trading flash for fundamentals.
MLS to AI: The real estate acronym decoder every agent needs in 2026
Contributor and COO Holly Brink has the ultimate guide to decode the lingo of business for new and seasoned agents.
New academy seeks to prep real estate pros for public speaking
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
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
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
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.
4 times Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman showed he’s one of a kind
From his start as a "pugnacious" young exec to recent appearances on reality TV, Kelman has given the real estate community many memorable moments to reflect on as he prepares to leave the industry this week.
Agent confidence is outpacing market conditions in 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.
The secret ‘gray market’ of inventory (and how to tap into it)
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.”
The Compass-Anywhere deal has closed. Now the real work begins
The merger is not just about these two companies, Keith Robinson writes. It is about the shape of the whole real estate industry.
How inflation is changing buyer behavior — and what agents can do
Help buyers understand the long-term impact of a real estate purchase instead of getting hung up on short-term market challenges, Luke Babich writes.