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August 29, 2026

ERA Installs New CEO

ERA Real Estate has named a new chief executive, signaling a fresh chapter for the storied franchise brand. Here is what agents and brokerages should watch for as the leadership transition unfolds.

August 26, 2026

FirstMLS, MARIS To Share Data Across 3 States

FirstMLS and MARIS are joining forces to share listing data across three states, and the ripple effects for agents, buyers, and brokerages could be significant. Here is what you need to know.

August 24, 2026

Zillow/Redfin Unwind Inllegal Partnership Agreement

The high-profile partnership between two of real estate's biggest online platforms is coming apart. Here's what independent agents and brokerages need to know and how to protect their business.

August 21, 2026

Sitzer | Burnett Decision Upheld By Appeals Court

A federal appeals court has upheld the landmark Sitzer | Burnett verdict, cementing major changes to how buyer's agent compensation works. Here is what agents and brokerages need to understand to stay compliant and competitive.

August 14, 2026

SEC Filings Show Remax Considered .Selling To Other Brokers

Newly surfaced SEC filings show RE/MAX leadership considered selling the company to competing brokerages, raising big questions about franchise stability and what agents should look for in a long-term real estate home.

August 13, 2026

17 Brokerages Make Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Private Firms

The Inc. 5000 list spotlights 17 standout real estate brokerages driving remarkable growth. Here is what their success reveals about where the industry is headed.

August 12, 2026

Homes Got More Affordable in Every Region of America. Buyers Still Said No.

Affordability improved across all four U.S. regions last year, yet home sales volume stayed stubbornly low. Here is what that paradox means for real estate agents and how to turn hesitant buyers into confident clients.

August 10, 2026

Hidden real estate fees cost consumers $2 billion a year

A recent study estimates that unnecessary 'junk' fees in real estate transactions drain consumers of roughly $2 billion each year. Here is what agents and brokerages can do to stay ahead of the issue.

August 8, 2026

HOA Foreclosures Are Rising Fast - How Agents Can Prepare Clients for What's Ahead

HOA foreclosures are climbing across the country, and agents who educate their clients now can prevent financial disaster later. Here is what every real estate professional needs to know.

August 8, 2026

Sen. Elizabeth Warren Questions Compass and MRED About Private Listings Network

Sen. Elizabeth Warren's inquiry into private listing networks is raising big questions for agents and brokerages. Here is what is happening and what it means for your business.

August 7, 2026

Why Your Market Playbook Needs a Local Lens: Pricing Strategies in an AI-Driven Housing Landscape

More than 40% of listings nationally are seeing price cuts, yet some AI-driven markets remain resilient. Here is how independent agents can price sharper and win more listings by focusing on local data.

August 6, 2026

What the Compass 'Zillow Tax' Study Means for Brokers Who Care About Seller Outcomes

Compass released internal research claiming that listings appearing on Zillow sold for 1.3% less than comparable listings that did not. Here is what independent brokers need to understand about the study, the legal backdrop, and how your firm's tools shape seller results.

August 5, 2026

Help Your Sellers Understand the Lock-In Effect - and Position Your Services to Break Through It

Mortgage lock-in has kept millions of homes off the market. Here is how savvy agents can help hesitant sellers weigh their real options and win more listings in a constrained market.

August 4, 2026

Zillow Lays Off Over 500 Employees

Zillow recently laid off more than 500 employees, signaling a broader shift in the real estate technology landscape. Here is what agents and brokerages should know and how to respond.

August 1, 2026

Protect Your Clients and Your License: Red Flags for Deed Theft You Need to Know

Deed theft is a growing threat, especially for seniors and Black homeowners. Here are the red flags every real estate agent should know to protect clients and stay on the right side of the law.

July 30, 2026

Zillow Fires Back: A Review Of Compass Latest Claims On Private Listings Data

The battle over private listings data is reshaping how agents think about exposure, seller choice, and where deals actually get done. Here is what the argument is really about and how to protect your clients.

July 29, 2026

Compass Fires Shots At Zillow, Says exposure cut sale-to-list ratios by 1.3%

Compass is making bold claims that broad portal exposure actually hurts sale-to-list ratios. Here is what agents need to know about the debate and how to protect your sellers.

July 29, 2026

Zillow Wins Dismissal of RESPA Claims

A federal court dismissed RESPA claims against Zillow's Flex referral program, and the ripple effects could reshape how agents and brokerages think about referral fee arrangements and compliance.

July 27, 2026

How Rising Student Loan Defaults Are Reshaping Your Buyer Pool This Year

Student loan defaults are climbing, and the ripple effects are hitting real estate agents where it counts - your buyer pipeline. Here is what you need to know to adapt and keep deals moving.

July 25, 2026

COMPASS CONTROLS 30-40% OF THE MARKET IN 5 MAJOR METROS

Explore how Compass controls 30-40% of unit sales in Boston, DC, Chicago, Austin, and San Diego following its Anywhere Real Estate acquisition.

July 25, 2026

How the ROAD Act Shapes Your Client Conversations About Housing Supply

The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act is generating buzz about new construction and housing supply. Here is what agents need to know to lead smarter conversations with buyers and sellers right now.

July 23, 2026

Congress Just Asked Real Estate to Explain Itself: What the Compass and MRED Summons Means for Every Agent

"A House subcommittee just summoned Compass and MRED over private listings. Here is why every working agent should be paying attention."

July 23, 2026

Market Timing Matters: How Agents Can Help Buyers Navigate the Pending Sales Slowdown

Pending home sales hit a new low in June, with the NAR index falling to 72.5. Here is what that means for buyers and how agents can turn a slow market into a competitive advantage.

July 21, 2026

The States Are Coming for Private Listings. Here's What Every Agent Needs to Know.

State laws are rewriting private listing rules. Three regulatory models, five states, and what every agent must change before 2027.

July 21, 2026

Brokerage Transaction Compliance and the Independent Brokerage: What You Need To Know

Transaction compliance is one of the biggest operational risks for independent brokerages - here is how to protect your firm, your agents, and your license without adding overhead.

July 18, 2026

What the First American DataTree Class Action Tells Brokerages About Data Privacy in Real Estate

A pending class action against First American Title over its DataTree product is a wake-up call for brokerages: the tools you put in your agents' hands carry real data-privacy risk you cannot afford to ignore.

July 17, 2026

Real Estate CRM Features That Actually Save Agents Time

Most agents spend under 3 hours a day on dollar-productive work. These CRM features reclaim the rest: smart routing, auto follow-up, and behavior triggers.

July 16, 2026

A New Housing Bill Just Passed: What Independent Brokerages Need to Know Right Now

A new federal housing bill has passed, and while the details are still emerging, independent brokerages have a real opportunity to guide clients through the uncertainty and come out ahead.

July 15, 2026

Compass Files Ethics Complaints Against Zillow In 26 States

July 15, 2026

10 Cheapest States To Live In

July 14, 2026

First American Title Sued By Homeowners Over Property Database

A lawsuit targeting a major title insurer's property database is raising fresh questions about data privacy and professional liability. Here is what real estate agents need to know right now.

July 14, 2026

What the Zillow and Compass Fight Over Private Listings Means for Independent Agents

The public dispute between two real estate giants over private listings raises real questions about inventory access and transparency. Here is what independent agents need to know and how to stay competitive no matter how the dust settles.

July 12, 2026

Is Real Estate Tool Consolidation Inevitable?

Agents and brokerages are drowning in disconnected software. Here is what the push toward platform consolidation means for your business and why it may be the most important shift in real estate technology right now.

July 11, 2026

Who Wins With Private Listings?

Private listings are dividing the real estate industry. Before you agree to one, here is what every agent and seller should know about who actually benefits.

July 11, 2026

Oahu Housing Report

Get a clear picture of where Oahu real estate stands this June, from shifting inventory levels and median prices to what buyers and sellers should expect heading into the second half of 2026.

July 7, 2026

The Chicago Courtroom That Will Decide What You Get to See

A trial about listing data, told from the only seat that should matter, the buyer's and the seller's

June 30, 2026

Why Single Point Real Estate Apps Cost You Time And Money

Juggling a dozen separate apps to run your real estate business sounds productive, but it's quietly draining your budget and your day. Here's why an all-in-one platform changes everything.

June 24, 2026

The True Cost of Disconnected Real Estate Tools

Adding an AI add-on to outdated tools sounds like progress, but for real estate agents it often creates more friction than it removes. Here is what actually moves the needle.

June 18, 2026

The Advantage of Connected Data

Disconnected tools cost agents time, deals, and clarity. Learn how connected data across your CRM, MLS, IDX Website, and marketing tools gives real estate professionals a measurable edge.

June 17, 2026

Why All-In-One Tech Stacks Are Emerging Now

Fragmented tools are costing agents time and money. Discover why all-in-one tech stacks are becoming the go-to solution for modern real estate professionals.