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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 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.

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 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.