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A $3K commission saved me: Here’s why niche marketing wins

Jan 8, 2026

While 70 percent of Realtors compete for the same residential listings, you could be the only agent in your market who truly understands the emotional complexities of the niche you serve, America Foy writes.

With mortgage rates down, home payments hit lowest level in 2 years

Jan 8, 2026

The 4.7 percent annual drop in monthly payments has yet to bring buyers or sellers back to the market in a significant way, but this may largely be due to seasonality, economists say.

Does Luxury Presence’s $37M Series C forecast a big year for proptech investment?

Jan 8, 2026

Luxury Presence's Series C consists of $22 million in equity financing led by repeat lead investor Bessemer Venture Partners. Others taking staking in the round include NextEquity, GSBackers, TPC, and Adam and Jade Mills. The round was finalized with a $15M debt facility with J.P. Morgan.

How one of California’s largest brokerages hit 90% retention without chasing headcount

Jan 8, 2026

"We don’t build rosters. We build careers": FirstTeam’s Michele Harrington and Lauren Henss break down how discipline, service and authenticity fuel their growth in a hype-heavy industry.

‘No listings, no eyeballs, no sales’: Zillow docs outline plans to win the private listing battle

Jan 8, 2026

"Listings are the lifeblood of our company. No listings, no eyeballs, no sales." A trove of newly released documents in the lawsuit between Zillow and Compass sheds light on the private listing fight.

This simple recruiting framework boosts your brokerage’s visibility

Jan 8, 2026

Recruiting expert Brett Jennings explains why brokerages that organize their value into a clear growth framework stand out in a crowded recruiting landscape.

Here’s the fastest way to reach new real estate clients without breaking fair housing laws

Jan 8, 2026

Target marketing accelerates client acquisition, but only when personas are legally compliant, fair housing expert Dr. Lee Davenport writes.

Compass set to close Anywhere merger Friday after shareholders approve deal

Jan 8, 2026

Compass also plans to offer up to $862.5 million in convertible senior notes in a private offering after 99 percent of Compass and 72 percent of Anywhere shares were cast in favor of merger.

Trump seeks to ban institutional investors from buying single-family homes

Jan 7, 2026

The president's announcement was made against the backdrop of high inflation, which Trump blamed on former President Biden and Democrats in Congress.

Homebuyer demand sags as mortgage rates stay range bound

Jan 7, 2026

Applications for purchase mortgages drops for a fifth consecutive week to the lowest level since October, as mortgage rates continue to hover above 6 percent.

Actions that matter: Why being ‘all in’ still wins in an AI-driven industry

Jan 7, 2026

Success doesn't come from automation, CEO and coach Lori Muller writes. It's earned through every action, every relationship and every moment of authenticity.

Newrez bets on AI with strategic investment in startup HomeVision

Jan 7, 2026

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.