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A DC broker said in court he had an affair with missing real estate exec Ana Walshe

Dec 4, 2025

William Fastow sold Ana Walshe her D.C. townhome and says that he had an intimate relationship with her in the months prior to her disappearance.

Real estate marketing lessons I learned from a greasy mechanic

Dec 4, 2025

The real estate industry has an addiction to hot leads, Josh Ries writes. Learn from the marketing strategy of a successful auto mechanic to shift your attention.

Lesson Learned: Play the long game as you build your brokerage

Dec 4, 2025

Find out how this New York City broker got his start, and learn about the core leadership principles that guide his success.

NAR spent big on exec salaries, marketing and lobbying in 2024

Dec 4, 2025

The association's IRS Form 990, which was recently released to industry media, shows where its priorities lie when it comes to spending, but also paints a picture of the state of things before "fiscal discipline" by its new CEO fully kicked in, NAR said.

6 housing market predictions for 2026, according to an economist

Dec 4, 2025

From mortgage rates to homeownership rates and more, Windermere’s Principal Economist Jeff Tucker provides insights tailor-made for 2026.

Do AI cost estimates hurt more than they help?

Dec 4, 2025

No algorithm can replace the discipline, expertise and trust that real estate agents bring to home pricing estimates, Lindsey Harn writes.

Real (Estate) Talk: Can a 50-year mortgage offer any benefits?

Dec 4, 2025

Many agents have been reading headlines about the good and bad of 50-year mortgage options for consumers. Broker and expert Dr. Lee Davenport advises agents to look to the goal of the consumer and weigh it against the risk

How to spot the latest wave of text scams targeting real estate pros

Dec 4, 2025

Find out how to spot the language that indicates a real estate agent scam, so you can stay safe and protect your pocketbook.

Yes, you do buy real estate leads! You just don’t realize it yet

Dec 3, 2025

Don't ignore the potential of paid leads, Josh Ries writes, especially if you're spending your time and energy generating leads on your own.

Homebuyers made time for mortgages around Thanksgiving

Dec 3, 2025

Demand for purchase loans hit a new 2025 high last week after adjusting for the holiday, with mortgage rates near a low for the year and a Dec. 10 Fed rate cut on tap.

What do you do when the house next to your listing literally blows up? (EXCLUSIVE)

Dec 3, 2025

EXp Realty agent Jeff Rubenstein hadn’t even been over to his new pre-foreclosure listing when he got the news that the neighboring house had exploded and burned to the ground.

Ridley founder says platforms, not agents, will eventually be at the center of the transaction

Dec 3, 2025

The self-sale company just secured new funding. Meanwhile, CEO Mike Chambers says his company wants "to support agents" who are "unapologetically consumer first."