Why real estate marketing can’t afford distractions in 2026

From tighter budgets to deeper AI integration, 2026 is shaping up to be a year of higher stakes for social and digital marketing. Marketing forecasts reveal where volatility is increasing, which trends still matter and why focus, trust and execution wi… Continue reading

26 how-tos to future-proof your business in 2026

To help make sure that you start 2026 on the right foot, Dani Vanderboegh, who runs the contributor program at Inman, has pulled together 26 how-tos worth reading again. Continue reading

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

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

A year in real estate marked by power grabs and a wave of change

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. Continue reading

These are the 10 words that defined real estate in 2025

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. Continue reading

Here are the stories you may have missed that set the stage for 2026

Go past the mega-mergers and lawsuits, and dig deep into the stats and trends that will inform your real estate business in 2026. Continue reading

WATCH: How AI will transform real estate (faster than you think)

Biju Ashokan, CEO of Radius Agent, dives into what AI will replace, what it won’t and how agents can protect their future by leaning into the tech — not running from it. Continue reading

Meet Areia, real estate’s ‘synthetic human,’ always-there agent avatar

An acronym for Autonomous Real Estate Intelligence Assistant, Areia assumes the look of a blond woman as it helps buyers peruse the market and sellers understand pricing strategy. Continue reading

70% of digital transformations fail. The other 30% will redefine us

Mergers and acquisitions are big business in real estate, and technology plays a critical role, writes contributor Lauren Henss. The real game changer? Whether the organization can handle the merger swiftly. Continue reading