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Trump seeks to ban institutional investors from buying single-family homes
The president's announcement was made against the backdrop of high inflation, which Trump blamed on former President Biden and Democrats in Congress.
Referrals you never see coming: The lesson every agent needs
You’re never speaking to just one person. You’re speaking to their entire unseen network, Jeff Sibel writes. Real estate rewards long-term relationships more than short-term commissions.
CoStar plans to slash spending on Homes.com through 2030
After investing heavily to create a fourth competing major real estate search portal, CoStar said Wednesday that it would cut spending on Homes.com by 35 percent this year.
Newrez bets on AI with strategic investment in startup HomeVision
The top five lender and loan servicer says it's already using HomeVision's AI technology to evaluate collateral and will expand its capabilities to create an automated end-to-end underwriting platform, including income, assets and credit.
A Texas couple promised a ‘Chip and Joanna Gaines vibe.’ Instead they stole nearly $5M
Chris and Raquelle Judge earned $4.8 million from renovation projects they didn't complete, leaving some clients out of more than six figures in costs.
Generational wealth, foreign buyers, rising prices: Sotheby’s Luxury Outlook for 2026
The luxury market is poised for steady growth this year, with multiple factors driving the market toward a fruitful and lucrative 2026.
ERA chief on 2026: Will agents ‘lose their cognitive ability’ to AI?
ERA Brand President Alex Vidal talks negotiations, relationships and how leaders can ensure their agents maintain a high emotional IQ amid the rise of artificial intelligence.
How this team leader closes 950 deals a year on cruise control
How do you lead a 70-agent team to 950 deals a year without burning out? In this episode, Matt Delhougne, shares the systems, structure and mindset behind his massive St. Louis team.
Why every real estate agent needs a signature candle
Troy Palmquist has used custom scented candles throughout his real estate career. Here’s why a private-label scent can become one of the most effective branding tools in an agent’s arsenal.
Fannie, Freddie regulator vows to protect consumers from rising credit report fees
FHFA Director Bill Pulte's tweet dented Equifax, Experian and TransUnion shares as the MBA renewed calls to do away with tri-merge reporting.
7 questions you MUST ask buyers before meeting in person
Qualify your buyer prospects up front with these proven questions to ensure you get your transaction to the closing table, Derek Carlson writes.
Is AI working for you, or are you working for AI?
Christie's International Real Estate President Gavin Swartzman outlines three guiding principles that will help real estate brokers harness the power of AI to grow their value proposition and their business.
First Federal grows mortgage biz with NOLA Lending acquisition
The Florida-based thrift expands its retail mortgage operations into Louisiana and Mississippi, and will keep most of NOLA Lending Group's employees and brand identity.
Klipster won’t rescue video listing apps: Tech Review
Tech expert Craig Rowe reviews Klipster. "The mobile application helps real estate agents create and share listing and social marketing content on its own consumer-facing network," he writes.
First-time buyers get creative with financing in 2026
Easing interest rates, down payment assistance and builder incentives are helping first-time homebuyers compete, according to the latest from the National Association of Realtors.
Clash of the titans: Looking back at the Zillow-Compass legal battle
Zillow and Compass are going head to head in an antitrust battle over the portal giant's Listing Access Standard. Here's a timeline of the rivalry and how the case has evolved.
How this Florida team stays $1B ahead of the competition
The Jills Zeder Group at Coldwell Banker Realty routinely blows its competition out of the water. Jill Hertzberg shared how they do it again and again.
Running lean as an agent: 6 ways to do more with less in 2026
Running a leaner real estate business isn’t about cutting corners, but rather, reducing friction, Kevelyn Guzman writes. Here are six ways to streamline in 2026.