Monthly Archives: December 2025

Experts agree a rosier market is coming in 2026. But specifics vary

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More sales, stubborn rates, home price growth. Here’s where five major groups landed on the housing market in 2026. Continue reading →

More AI? A big recovery? Real estate heavyweights predict 2026

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Leaders including eXp’s Leo Pareja, REMAX’s Erik Carlson and top-selling agent Ben Caballero envision more tech, more change and perhaps a mixed recovery next year. Continue reading →

He’s been at the MBA and Fannie Mae. Here’s who he thinks has the better 2026 mortgage forecast

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Economist Doug Duncan weighs in on the challenges facing economic forecasters today, cutbacks in economic reports produced by Fannie and Freddie, Fed independence, and more. Continue reading →

26 New Year’s resolutions to repair your real estate business in 2026

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2025 nearly broke the industry. Contributor Rachael Hite has 26 recommendations to clear your slate and repair what’s broken. (Some agents will absolutely hate No. 15.) Continue reading →

Stop treating your goals like January window dressing

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Blend vision boards with business plans to develop the accountability system you really need as you move into the new year, Lori Muller writes. Continue reading →

Lighten up: How this agent leans into the joy of real estate

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Learn how Barbato’s previous professional experience as an architect informs the scope of his real estate career and how he learned to lead with joy. Continue reading →

Redfin CEO: These 10 shifts defined real estate in 2025

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

These are the stories you couldn’t get enough of in 2025

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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. Continue reading →

Design trends and tips to help your listing fly off the market in 2026

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