Resources

Finding Financial Freedom: Owning your money story is everything

Jul 10, 2025

Melanie Klein profiles Compass' Cindy Scholz and her wealth-building journey for those who are just starting out and those who are seeking financial independence.

Teams Spotlight: Ricardo Rodriguez and Associates

Jul 10, 2025

Learn why this powerhouse New England team lead and his agents don't just sell homes; they shape experiences.

Dwiggins: Zillow understands the consumer better than NAR

Jul 10, 2025

In Part 2 of our deep dive convo with James Dwiggins, co-CEO of franchisor NextHome, he accuses Robert Reffkin of "posturing" to pressure MLSs to change rules around private listings.

Homebuyers rushed to lenders last week as mortgage rates dipped

Jul 9, 2025

Rates are on the rebound again as investors weigh a strong June jobs report and the Trump administration's threats to impose new tariffs in August.

‘It could have been us’: Houston Realtor shares flood survival story

Jul 9, 2025

Rise Realty Group leader Ricky Gonzalez shares how he and 12 friends survived the Texas Hill Country flash flood, thanks to quick thinking and the bravery of a nearby Kerrville family.

New rules for Fannie, Freddie credit scoring are stumping lenders

Jul 9, 2025

Mortgage giants allegedly weren't informed in advance that they'd be required to accept VantageScore 4.0, and lenders have lots of questions about how the new process will work.

American Real Estate Association partners with RLTYco

Jul 9, 2025

With the partnership, RLTYco CEO and cofounder Briggs Elwell will join the association's board, and agents who subscribe to RLTYco will also have access to AREA membership through the company's suite of services.

Compass acquires Colorado-based indie PorchLight Real Estate Group

Jul 9, 2025

The firm was founded in 2005 and closed $922.3 million in sales volume in 2024, according to RealTrends. About 180 agents will be making the move to Compass.

Dwiggins on Compass, Zillow and real estate ‘Armageddon’

Jul 9, 2025

The co-CEO of franchisor NextHome, James Dwiggins, talks about the future of the industry in light of the debate over NAR's Clear Cooperation Policy ahead of his appearance at Inman Connect San Diego.

SERHANT. expands operations into the Washington DC metro area

Jul 9, 2025

This marks the luxury firm's second new market of 2025. It launches with more than 30 agents, led by Principal Broker Maryanne Moyers and founding agents MJ Frazier, Lizzy Conroy and Antonio Nguyen.

‘Small acts of kindness’ abound in Texas Hill Country flood aftermath

Jul 9, 2025

A flash flood devastated Texas's Hill Country over the Fourth of July weekend, killing more than 100 residents. Real estate professionals have stepped in to help

House hacking: A creative solution for your exhausted buyers

Jul 9, 2025

House hacking is a mindset shift that turns today’s real estate market challenges into strategic advantages, broker Julie Busby writes.