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A Texas couple promised a ‘Chip and Joanna Gaines vibe.’ Instead they stole nearly $5M

Jan 7, 2026

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

Jan 7, 2026

The luxury market is poised for steady growth this year, with multiple factors driving the market toward a fruitful and lucrative 2026.

Luxury market poised for steady growth in 2026: Sotheby’s Realty

Jan 7, 2026

A major shift in generational wealth, a surge in foreign buyer activity in the U.S. and the rising threshold for luxury home prices are factors driving the luxury market toward a fruitful year, according to the firm's 2026 Luxury Outlook.

How this team leader closes 950 deals a year on cruise control

Jan 7, 2026

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.

ERA chief on 2026: Will agents ‘lose their cognitive ability’ to AI?

Jan 7, 2026

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.

Why every real estate agent needs a signature candle

Jan 7, 2026

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.

First Federal grows mortgage biz with NOLA Lending acquisition

Jan 6, 2026

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.

Is AI working for you, or are you working for AI?

Jan 6, 2026

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-time buyers get creative with financing in 2026

Jan 6, 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.

Klipster won’t rescue video listing apps: Tech Review

Jan 6, 2026

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.

Clash of the titans: Looking back at the Zillow-Compass legal battle

Jan 6, 2026

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.

Why this Atlanta real estate broker trademarked his systems

Jan 6, 2026

From door-to-door vacuum sales to building a real estate empire, Atlanta-based broker, coach and radio host, Cleve Gaddis, uncovers his blueprint for delivering repeatable results.