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Why real estate agent confidence is a leading indicator for 2026

Agent, Contributors, HWmember, Real Estate, Real Estate Agents, Real Estate Branding, real estate brokerage, Real Estate Marketing, real estate teams, Real Estate Technology, Residential Real Estate /

The housing market continues to test patience: inventory remains constrained in many regions, buyer and seller activity is starting to normalize and interest rates still shape consumer hesitation (but that may be changing!) By conventional measures, momentum feels limited. Yet beneath those conditions, a different signal is emerging; one that may prove more predictive than […]

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Gen X, millennials set to inherit trillions in real estate wealth

Agent, Baby Boomer, Brokerage, Coldwell Banker, Gen X, Home Prices, HWmember, Investors, Luxury Real Estate, Millennials, Real Estate /

For years, the coming wealth transfer sounded theoretical. Now it’s showing up in closing rooms, estate sales and sudden all-cash offers as younger buyers inherit property — and purchasing power — at unprecedented scale. Coldwell Banker Real Estate released its Global Luxury 2026 Trend Report, finding that Generation X and millennials are expected to inherit

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WFG National Title Insurance introduces financial planning tool for homebuyers, sellers

Affordability, Agent, First-Time Homebuyers, HWmember, Real Estate, Real Estate Agents, Title, WFG National Title /

WFG National Title Insurance Company has developed a new financial planning and scenario analysis tool that is available to its real estate agent clients. The tool, called — WFG Key — is designed to help agents walk homebuyers and sellers through common financial questions related to affordability, pricing, proceeds and long-term costs. Financial data is

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Real estate public speaking help offered in new platform founded by real estate team leader

Agent, Brokerage, Continuing Education, HWmember, Real Estate, Real Estate Agents, Technology /

A new professional development program aimed at preparing experienced real estate professionals for public speaking roles has begun a soft launch. The Industry Speaks Academy was created to help real estate professionals develop skills needed to participate effectively on conference stages, panel discussions, podcasts like RealTrending and other industry platforms. The program focuses on readiness

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Dermot Buffini steps down as CEO of Buffini & Company

Agent, CRM, HWmember, People Movers, Real Estate, Real Estate Agents, Real Estate Branding, real estate brokerage, Real Estate Marketing, real estate teams /

After 13 years at the helm, Dermot Buffini is stepping down as CEO of Buffini & Company, according to an announcement on Monday.  In his stead, company founder Brian Buffini will assume the role of chairman and CEO  Dermot Buffini became CEO in 2013. Under his leadership the company has grown globally, reaching real estate

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Why most buyers hire the first agent they talk to

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Zillow’s 2025 Consumer Housing Trends Report for Agents shows that more than one-third (36%) of home sellers now find their agents online, a sharp increase from just 15% in 2018. Among buyers, 33% said online research played a significant role in selecting an agent. At the same time, repeat buyers now account for a majority

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Why AI alone can’t maximize renovation ROI for home sellers

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When it comes to home renovation, it’s never been easier to pop a few images of your kitchen into an AI tool and ask it to paint the walls a new color or change the cabinets. These tools are fun and helpful for inspiration, but like an unused Pinterest board, often leave users without any

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Rechat partners with SkySlope to add forms, e-signatures to platform

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Experience management platform Rechat is partnering with transaction management platform SkySlope, enabling Rechat to expand its capabilities into forms and e-signatures.  The firms announced the partnership on Dec. 23. According to a press release, the partnership is an expansion of Rechat’s transactions ecosystem and functions as an add-on with Rechat Deals. Through the partnership, agents

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The long game: How Florida Realtors® created a sustainable real estate tech ecosystem

Agent, Florida Realtors, MLS/Associations, Real Estate, Real Estate Technology, realtors, Sponsored, Technology /

In an industry known for rapid disruption and short-lived platforms, Florida Realtors® stands apart for its uncommon longevity in real estate technology. In 2026, the organization will mark 25 years of Tech Helpline and 15 years of Form Simplicity — along with the recent launch of Sabal Sign, its in-house e-signing platform — together forming

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Boston emerges as hottest large metro market entering 2026

Agent, Boston, Connecticut, Data & Analytics, Home Prices, Home Sales, Housing Inventory, Housing Market, HWmember, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New England, New Hampshire, New York, Real Estate /

Boston has emerged as HousingWire’s hottest major metropolitan housing market heading into 2026 — fueled by chronic supply shortages, rapid sales and a job base that continues to outpace national trends. Local experts say the metro’s long-standing economic strength and global pull are driving competition even as interest rates and broader economic uncertainty persists. Todd

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