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Ex-CEO charged with grand theft; local Realtor association left ‘all but broke’

Nov 24, 2025

The former head of East Polk Association of Realtors, Jennifer Garula-Mers, has been charged with stealing more than $81,000 from the group.

Zillow’s listing ban hangs in the balance after 4-day hearing

Nov 24, 2025

Zillow and Compass endured a four-day hearing this week over the portal's listing access standards. A judge will now determine if Zillow can enforce these standards while Compass's lawsuit continues.

Coldwell Banker nabs 1,300-agent affiliate from Berkshire Hathaway

Nov 24, 2025

Coldwell Banker Envision will have offices in Downtown Los Angeles, Long Beach, Huntington Beach and elsewhere in Southern California.

3 under-the-radar trends from October’s Intel Index survey

Nov 24, 2025

For many agents and brokers, the housing market feels stuck in place. Here's what's been moving the needle in recent weeks, according to Intel's monthly survey of real estate professionals.

How this team leader built a 90% repeat and referral business

Nov 24, 2025

On this episode of Real Estate Insiders Unfiltered, Amy Stockberger breaks down her Lifetime Home Support model, which helped her team become No. 1 in South Dakota, building a 90 percent repeat and referral business.

Home investors’ strategies vary by location: Here’s where they’re getting the most for their money

Nov 24, 2025

Data shows the biggest discounts emerging in markets where prices lag the national median but rent potential stays high

Everything you need to know about social media in under 1,100 words

Nov 23, 2025

Social media allows great real estate agents to stay visible, connected and valuable to the people and communities they serve, Jimmy Burgess writes.

AI slop is flooding social feeds and reshaping real estate marketing

Nov 22, 2025

AI-generated content is rapidly reshaping the digital landscape, creating a noisier, less reliable environment for clients. As synthetic video fills social feeds, agents will need stronger authenticity, clearer messaging and real expertise to stand out.

NAR NXT: The Download on last week’s trends, tensions, takeaways

Nov 22, 2025

ICYMI, get caught up on all of the moves made last week at NAR's flagship event, NAR NXT, including changes to the rules and organizational leadership.

Giving back in a time of uncertainty: How real estate leaders are changing lives

Nov 22, 2025

Real estate professionals have the power to create positive change one home, one client and one act of kindness at a time, Darryl Davis writes.

What to know as real estate exec Ana Walshe’s husband goes on trial for her murder

Nov 21, 2025

Nearly two years after her disappearance, the Tishman Speyer executive's husband, Brian, will finally stand trial for her murder.

DR Horton gets into AI mortgage tech with Tidalwave stake

Nov 21, 2025

In addition to participating in a $22 million Series A raise, D.R. Horton will be a Tidalwave customer, deploying its AI-powered platform across mortgage subsidiary DHI Mortgage in a "landmark mortgage tech deal."