New year. Now what? How to turn Q4 planning into a January pipeline

Aligning your goals and implementing the changes you’ve identified can make all the difference as you move your business into 2026, Lori Muller writes. Continue reading

Crystal balls and tea leaves: The Download on 2026 forecasts

Everybody’s looking ahead to 2026, so this week’s Download rounds up the forecasts and advice you need to hit the ground running. Continue reading

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

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

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

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

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

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

Take a look back at the top 5 real estate news stories of 2025

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. Continue reading

Luxury real estate 2026 outlook: A new era of precision, global mobility and intelligent growth

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. Continue reading

The ULTIMATE real estate agent business plan for 2026

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. Continue reading