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Dunbar’s Number explains why average agents stay average

Dec 18, 2025

Anthropologist Robin Dunbar introduced the idea that humans can maintain stable, meaningful social relationships with only about 150 people. Here's why that's not enough to sustain a real estate business today.

5 qualities every great transaction coordinator must have in 2026

Dec 18, 2025

Behind every smooth real estate closing is a transaction coordinator who keeps it all moving, Jessica Souza writes. Here’s what separates the good from the truly great.

Douglas Elliman brings on industry marketing leader for rebrand

Dec 17, 2025

As the luxury brokerage continues to work on a comprehensive rebrand, it has welcomed back Natalie Passerini as chief marketing officer.

Instagram’s new Stories update changes visibility for agents

Dec 17, 2025

Instagram has quietly announced shareable Stories, creating a new opportunity for agents to expand local reach, spark conversations and stay visible without posting more content, Alyssa Stalker writes.

UWM bets on mortgage servicing with $1.3B Two Harbors acquisition

Dec 17, 2025

The all-stock deal to acquire the parent of RoundPoint Mortgage Servicing would nearly double UWM's servicing portfolio to nearly $400 billion, if it closes as expected in Q2 2026.

This St. Louis suburb is the nation’s most affordable, but with a caveat

Dec 17, 2025

Markets across the Midwest and South offer enviable affordability; however, lower housing prices can reflect deeper issues, such as economic disinvestment and discriminatory housing policies.

NAR in 2025: staff shakeups, risk reduction and policy moves

Dec 17, 2025

In 2025, NAR focused on policies, listening and responding to members’ concerns. Here’s how the organization and its leaders navigated an industry in turmoil.

Freddie Mac taps retired Deloitte consultant Kenny Smith as CEO

Dec 17, 2025

Smith's expertise in financial services was cited as an asset as the Trump administration prepares to sell part of its ownership stake in Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae in a public offering.

Meet the minds redesigning real estate’s AI search

Dec 17, 2025

On this episode of Real Estate Insiders Unfiltered, RealScout’s Andrew Flachner and Anthony Sosso do a deep dive into the evolution of real estate AI and break down what it means for the future of the industry.

NAR in 2025: staff shakeups, risk-reduction, and policy moves

Dec 17, 2025

In 2025, NAR focused on policies, listening, and responding to members’ concerns. Here’s how the organization and its leaders navigated an industry in turmoil.

Why my early social media posts flopped — and what finally worked

Dec 17, 2025

Layer in two or three of these elements, and your content will land harder, get shared more and start actual client conversations, Josh Ries writes.

Recruiting advantage: How indies can deliver what agents really want

Dec 17, 2025

Agents don’t just want a place to hang their license, coach Verl Workman writes. They want leadership they trust and a story they can be part of.