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After failed NAR vote, brokerages beef up referral disclosures
After the National Association of Realtors failed to pass a broad referral disclosure requirement, some major real estate players are embracing transparency on their own.
The most iconic house in Los Angeles is now for sale
The Stahl House is perched above the city in the Hollywood Hills, and it's one of California's most famous pieces of architecture. It can be yours — for a hefty sum.
October was another slow month for pending home sales
New data shows that pending sales were down in October. The West was especially hard hit, though one region eked out a strong performance.
More MLSs are moving to provide non-Realtors with access
"Maybe it’s time." In the wake of a recent change by the National Association of Realtors, more multiple listing services may explore ways to provide access to non-Realtors.
Why I’m still grateful to be a real estate professional
As we step into the season of giving and gratitude, Lori Muller writes that it's a good time to reflect on all that the industry gives us, so we can give back to others.
From near collapse to $5B in sales: The big switch this broker made
On this episode of Real Estate Insiders Unfiltered, 43-year veteran Phillip Cantrell gets candid about his growth journey, from losing half his agents to building a brokerage of 2,000 agents in multiple states, with nearly $5B in annual sales.
What it takes to build a $100M real estate brand with heart
Coach Melanie Klein shares the growth journey of O'Connor Estates, a Brentwood, California, real estate team that's making waves for all the right reasons.
Fannie and Freddie cleared to back loans of up to $832,750 in 2026
The $26,250 increase in Fannie and Freddie’s baseline single-family conforming loan limit is the smallest since 2020, but pushes the ceiling in high-cost markets to $1,249,125.
Why 2026 will reward those who plan with precision, not emotion: Mauricio Umansky
The strategy for 2026 from Mauricio Umansky? Plan with precision, build brands that command attention, invest in relationships, and sharpen skills to create irreplaceable value.
Realtor who tipped Pulte to Schiff loans now a witness [EXCLUSIVE]
Christine Bish, a Realtor in California's Sacramento Valley, sent a trove of documents to FHFA Director Bill Pulte. Now the DoJ, FBI and FHFA want to know who else she's talked to.
Zillow’s SkyTour uses complex 3D tech to simplify home search
Zillow Skytour has been released and relies on an obscure 3D capture technology called Gaussian splatting to offer navigable aerial home views.
If price is king, why do we even market new listings?
If pricing is the engine for selling a listing, Josh Ries writes, marketing is the steering wheel. Together, they keep the deal moving forward.
Luxury’s next phase: What the 2026 buyer really wants
Luxury real estate is entering a more human-centered era, The Agency's Rainy Hake Austin writes. The home of 2026 is intelligent, restorative and deeply personal.
Keller Williams expands overseas once again
Amid a push across the globe, Keller Williams has awarded a new master franchise in Uzbekistan, a land-locked central Asian country north of Turkmenistan and south of Kazakhstan.
Delistings and discounts jump as holiday season approaches
Early fall numbers are in, reflecting a proliferation of stale listings, delistings and deep discounts to get sellers to the closing table.
‘More persistent headwinds’ plague housing market as prices barely budge
The latest numbers from the Case-Shiller Index show weak price growth in September. One expert even warned of "outright decline" in some markets.
What saved my life — and why our industry must choose compassion over judgment
Coach Darryl Davis shares his personal journey and explains why helping others on both the personal and societal levels is essential for creating positive change.
The right calendar is an easy button for your listing process
Stop scrambling to keep up with deadlines and transaction management. America Foy helps you create a calendar plan that keeps you on track with the help of ChatGPT.