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Earning gratitude: 5 ways to move the needle in your business
When you show up for the people around you, you build trust, strengthen relationships and earn new opportunities, Amy Corr writes.
Zillow Flex class-action complaint now includes RICO allegations
A class-action complaint against Zillow over its Flex referral program has been expanded to include more plaintiffs, defendants and claims, including racketeering allegations.
Through the bathroom door: What 3D tours reveal about buyers today
The rooms that get the most attention online might surprise you, Troy Palmquist writes. Here’s what the data says about how we sell homes in 2025.
Rebounding mortgage rates dampen homebuyers’ appetites
After hitting a 2025 low on Oct. 28, mortgage rates continue to rise as hopes dim for a December Fed rate cut. Futures market investors on Wednesday saw only a 34 percent chance of a Dec. 10 rate cut, down from 94 percent in October.
The end of ‘just listed’ marketing (and what to do instead)
Traditional listing posts are losing power as modern consumers seek storytelling, personality and local relevance. Alyssa Stalker shares social media marketing strategies for 2026.
Pulte’s role in mortgage fraud indictment under scrutiny
Attorneys for New York Attorney General Letitia James say FHFA Director Bill Pulte and three other Trump administration officials engaged in "outrageous conduct" to obtain baseless indictment against her.
October brought the strongest buyer’s market in 12 years: Redfin
The number of homesellers exceeded homebuyers by a record 36.8 percent in October, which is the largest divide between the two groups since at least 2013, Redfin reported on Wednesday.
Jason Oppenheim: Private listings could take real estate ‘back to the Dark Ages’
The luxury broker also said a fixed-rate 50-year mortgage would provide "massive value" to consumers, and expressed exasperation over the volume of industry litigation today.
Stop begging for deals: 9 real-world tips for negotiating concessions
Master these nine real-world strategies for negotiating concessions. Chris Pollinger helps you stop begging for discounts and start controlling the deal with confidence.
Kris Lindahl on why unapologetic authenticity is your only sustainable marketing plan
On this episode, the three-time bestselling author and CEO shares his inspiring journey from early life trauma to becoming a teacher to building a brokerage with billions in sales.
5 reasons your plumber is quietly richer than you
Agents are famous for promoting personas of wealth and influence, writes financial advisor Jeff Sibel, but impulsive spending today could be an agent’s retirement pitfall tomorrow.
Here’s why SMART goals are dumb and STUPID goals work better
Forget everything you think you know about goal-setting. Coach Verl Workman helps you lean into the power of STUPID goals to fuel your real estate business in 2026.
NAR by the numbers: Dues flat, members ‘sticky,’ cost cuts ahead
NAR didn’t change member dues for next year, though it is using most of an advertising assessment to pay for operating expenses as a $72 million settlement payment looms.
Don’t merge Fannie and Freddie, says their biggest investor
Billionaire investor Bill Ackman floats plan to relist mortgage giants on the New York Stock Exchange this year, but says it's too soon for the government to sell any of its stake.
The urgency trap: Are you training clients to ignore your boundaries?
How can you make yourself available while still setting boundaries with clients that are healthy? Josh Ries offers tips to implement now.
Learning to lead: 5 practices that help moms thrive in real estate
Working women often pay a “motherhood penalty” in their careers, writes CEO and contributor Dezireh Eyn, but with a shift in perspective, women can win instead.
Fall has been ‘sneaky good’ for buyers, but the ‘warm-up is not guaranteed to last’
Easing mortgage rates and flat home price growth led to a win for homebuyers in October, according to Zillow. However, future volatility may put buyers back on the sidelines.
The California Association of Realtors has a new leadership team
In 2026, Tamara Suminski will serve as the president of CAR, which is among the largest state Realtor associations in the country. Mark Peterson and Nikki Coppa are also taking on new roles.