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Gen Z is ready to buy: Boost your business by mastering co-buying
Thu, 11 Dec 2025 1:42:30
Zoomer co-buying is on the rise. Knowing what makes this generation tick and how to help them architect a deal will lead agents to a new stream of income in a stalled market, writes Annette DeCicco.  read more»

How analytics and accountability drive real estate team performance
Wed, 10 Dec 2025 23:36:29
Troy Palmquist talks to proptech founder Brian Charlesworth to find out how his analytics platform is helping real estate teams supercharge their growth. read more»

Homebuyer demand stays strong as mortgage rates stabilize near 2025 lows: MBA lender surveys
Wed, 10 Dec 2025 21:35:33
With mortgage rates still hovering near 2025 lows, purchase loan applications hit their second-highest level of the year last week after adjusting for seasonal factors. read more»

8 reasons your brokerage needs an agent recognition plan
Wed, 10 Dec 2025 21:35:17
If the goal is to build strong brokerages, productive agents and sustainable businesses, Julia Lashay Israel writes, recognition belongs at the center of your strategy. read more»

Fed cuts rates for 3rd time in 2025, but might cut just once next year
Wed, 10 Dec 2025 20:03:59
The 9-3 split vote reflects differing views on whether the central bank's biggest worry is inflation or rising unemployment, with data lagging after the government shutdown. read more»

Forget ‘write me a post’: Use AI to build better client relationships
Wed, 10 Dec 2025 17:44:30
Agents are getting AI backwards, writes contributor Bernice Ross. They need to start with old-fashioned interviews before asking AI to write generic prompts for their business. read more»

EXp Realty promotes 2 execs to new leadership positions
Wed, 10 Dec 2025 15:58:37
Carrie Lysenko is now Chief Technology Officer, and Holly Mabery is Chief Brokerage Officer, a newly created role at the firm. read more»

Better Homes and Gardens: Homebuyers ‘won’t settle for less’
Wed, 10 Dec 2025 9:55:15
Homebuyers are seeking earth-toned hues, indoor-outdoor spaces, large windows and lush landscaping in 2026, according to Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate's latest trends report. read more»

Take a peek inside NAR’s legal strategy with Jon Waclawski
Wed, 10 Dec 2025 9:00:14
NAR General Counsel Jon Waclawski breaks down everything from Sitzer-Burnett fallout to buyer agreement rules and commission transparency, outlining what’s required now and how NAR plans to steady the path forward. It’s one of the most candid legal conversations yet from inside NAR. read more»

Don’t wait for spring! 9 reasons NOW is the smart time to buy
Wed, 10 Dec 2025 2:06:55
The holiday season may actually be one of the best times of the year for savvy homebuyers to make their move, coach Darryl Davis writes. read more»

Make moving day smoother by handling the logistics for clients
Wed, 10 Dec 2025 0:59:12
Want to make everything easier for your clients, so they’re singing your praises to family and friends? Troy Palmquist says digging into the moving day details is the way. read more»

Zillow lawsuit raises big questions for the real estate industry
Tue, 09 Dec 2025 23:53:07
Whether it ends in settlement, dismissal or a landmark ruling, Derek Carlson writes, it marks another turning point in an industry undergoing rapid transformation. read more»

Are we training sales robots with dangerous client mindsets?
Tue, 09 Dec 2025 21:41:59
Transactional selling might win you a one-time real estate deal, Josh Ries writes. Consultative selling builds a business that lasts. read more»

After the longest lapse in history, federal flood insurance program set to expire again in January
Tue, 09 Dec 2025 20:36:20
Real estate industry groups expect lawmakers to pass a temporary reauthorization of the National Flood Insurance Program, but are pushing for a long-term solution that would include reforms. read more»

Redfin says it won’t follow Zillow in removing climate risk data
Tue, 09 Dec 2025 17:55:43
In a new report, Redfin revealed an uptick in demand for climate risk data following natural disasters such as California's wildfires and Texas' Hill Country floods. read more»

Florida firm granted $24K after buyer breaks broker agreement
Tue, 09 Dec 2025 17:50:36
Echo Fine Properties took a homebuyer to arbitration this year, after learning the buyer purchased a property with another firm's agent in violation of their buyer broker agreement, and was awarded $24,000. read more»

‘Owning Manhattan’s’ Tricia Lee gets candid about not being featured in the Season 2 trailer
Tue, 09 Dec 2025 16:17:16
Find out how the "honorary mayor of Brooklyn" handled her fans’ outcry, what her expansion into Manhattan has been like, and what she really thinks about Jessica Markowski’s social media. read more»

Erik Carlson is ‘hopeful’ about 2026 — and REMAX’s future
Tue, 09 Dec 2025 9:48:43
CEO Erik Carlson reflected on the franchisor's growth in 2025 and offered predictions about 2026, which is primed to offer better affordability and sales. read more»