Keep your database organized, and prioritize consistent contact

Learn how team leader Michael J. Franco stays top of mind with his network, and get a glimpse into his most memorable listing.

The top 10 how-tos of 2025, according to our readers

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.

9 ways to become a real estate market expert in 2026

Your future clients are already looking for the agent who can make this complicated market simple, so become that agent, coach Darryl Davis writes.

Insurers Said They Could Return Home. Our Tests Found Neurotoxins in Their Bodies.

A Times investigation has found that insurers are driving families into homes contaminated by smoke. Lab results show how one family was exposed to neurotoxins and carcinogens.

Reputation is the only currency that matters in real estate

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.

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.

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.

$3.25 Million Homes in California

This week’s properties include a midcentury modern house in Los Angeles, a full-floor condo in San Francisco and a cottage in Carmel.

Finding Financial Freedom: How real estate builds legacy, confidence and choice

Coach Melanie Klein talks to Taylor Cohen, whose journey reminds us that real estate isn’t just about transactions; it’s about transformation.

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.

How to choose a home warranty provider: A practical guide for real estate agents

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

How 1 agent built a referral flywheel that drives over 50% of her business

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.

I Broke the Lease on an Illegal Rental. Can I Get My Security Deposit Back?

Absent a certificate of occupancy, the landlord is generally prohibited from recovering rent — but the specifics of your case matter.

The New Stealth Recliners

Once living room eyesores, furniture designers have given the functional recliner a sleek makeover.

This was the year real estate content had to earn attention

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.

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.

The moves and shakeups that’ll shape real estate reality TV in 2026

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.

$750,000 Homes in New Brunswick, Canada

A cliffside home overlooking Lake Utopia, a waterfront home on Shediac Bay and a five-acre property near trails.

Today’s Stripes Are Bolder, Wider and Used in Excess

How to shop and style the design trend brightening walls, couches and tissue boxes across America.

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.

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