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A decade after Obergefell, Realtors must step up as LGBTQ+ housing discrimination surges

Jun 26, 2025

As we celebrate the 10th anniversary of same-sex marriage, Mary Mancera writes, though society is seemingly supportive of the community, discrimination against LGBTQ+ people remains visible.

Broker Spotlight: Sean Frank, Mainframe Real Estate

Jun 26, 2025

Find out how this Central Florida brokerage owner launched and grew and where he sees the industry moving next.

Rising wages and job growth pushed pending home sales up slightly in May

Jun 26, 2025

New numbers from the National Association of Realtors show that pending sales rose 1.1 percent year over year in May.

How to rise above the pack and become a rainmaker on your team

Jun 26, 2025

By focusing on lead generation, networking, productivity and skill development, coach Verl Workman writes, you’ll rise above the pack and become the driving force behind your team’s success.

Sanford fires back at Compass, argues against ‘walled gardens’

Jun 26, 2025

EXp founder Glenn Sanford took a swing at Compass two days after his company was mentioned in a Compass lawsuit against Zillow — a lawsuit focused on one of the industry's most divisive topics

Compass’ antitrust gamble could shatter Zillow’s empire

Jun 26, 2025

Broker and attorney Greg Hague writes that the Compass vs. Zillow lawsuit will end as the catalyst that democratizes real estate technology, empowers innovation and ultimately puts consumers back in control of how they buy and sell homes.

How to build a soul-aligned support circle that elevates your vision

Jun 26, 2025

The people you surround yourself with can fuel or extinguish your fire. Debra Trappen shares strategies for building up and letting go.

Teams Spotlight: Lisa Simonsen, The Simonsen Team

Jun 26, 2025

Find out how this luxury broker and her team continue to set records in some of the country's most exclusive markets.

Government regulator lets BofA mortgage off the hook 3 years early

Jun 25, 2025

The 2023 order, aimed at ensuring the collection of information about applicants' race, ethnicity and gender, wasn't scheduled to be lifted until 2028. Regulators say the bank has fulfilled its obligations.

High-net-worths find safe harbor in real estate: Sotheby’s Realty

Jun 25, 2025

A steady course is predicted for luxury real estate throughout the remainder of 2025, the firm's mid-year luxury report said, creating "compelling opportunities for strategic homebuyers and sellers," according to CEO Philip White.

Is Zillow skating dangerously close to thin ice?

Jun 25, 2025

Team leader Carl Medford writes that Zillow's brokerage license and algorithmic pricing suggestions could be setting it up for a legal showdown that threatens its entire business model.

Cash prevails as king when it comes to luxury

Jun 25, 2025

Luxury real estate agents can expect wealth strategy, "smart luxury," move-up buyers, the ultra- and aspirationally-wealthy divide, and cash purchases to impact the market in the months ahead.