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$4.6T in real estate will pass on to Gen X, Millennials in next decade

Jan 16, 2026

Younger generations inheriting trillions in real estate are poised to reshape the market as they prioritize lifestyle and financial stability. Coldwell Banker Global Luxury's 2026 Trend Report outlines key factors shaping the transition.

Need a mortgage? Have crypto? Now you’re in luck

Jan 16, 2026

Mortgage lender Newrez announced this week that it'll let would-be borrowers count their crypto assets when qualifying for a loan. The company said it's the first major lender to make such a move.

Compass-Anywhere, private listings, lingering questions: Top 5

Jan 16, 2026

Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers.

Bring back integrity: A call for agents to rise in 2026

Jan 16, 2026

Real estate coach and contributor Darryl Davis says it’s time for agents to forget the noise and step up their integrity to define their career in the new year.

Zillow exec: AI should give agents ‘time to go do the human stuff’

Jan 16, 2026

Zillow VP of Product Cameron Swiggett told Inman AI innovation and investment has snowballed, and argued the tech doesn't dim human innovation — it highlights it.

6 leadership essentials that help agents thrive in any market

Jan 16, 2026

Contributor Nikki Beauchamp writes that the way agents lead through market ups and downs sets the tone for meaningful professional relationships.

4 common client-losing mistakes agents make on their social media

Jan 15, 2026

Is your social media more cringe than crispy? Contributor Kate Hulbert holds the mirror up to agents who chase trends and find themselves with fewer friends

Here’s what to know as mortgage rates make new moves

Jan 15, 2026

In this exclusive series on Inman, Windermere’s Principal Economist Jeff Tucker looks at the numbers that matter most, including an MBS plan from the White House and recent jobs numbers.

REMAX expands Canadian footprint with $3B family brokerage

Jan 15, 2026

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.

AI is gaining converts in real estate marketing, but not everyone is a true believer (yet)

Jan 15, 2026

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.

20 major metros primed for affordability this year

Jan 15, 2026

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.

In the flight to quality, be the destination: What the most productive agents know

Jan 15, 2026

Coldwell Banker President and CEO Kamini Lane shares insights on tech, mindset and more to set you up for success in 2026.