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New listings grew 276% last week — but it’s not enough

Aug 14, 2025

Annual new listing growth jumped from 1.7 to 6.4 percent in one week. However, Realtor.com said the listing jump hasn't translated to more home sales, as homebuyers struggle with affordability.

Broker Spotlight: Aaron Luttrull, Schuler Bauer Real Estate Services

Aug 14, 2025

Touting its "proven leadership with a personal touch," find out how Aaron Luttrull and his company "combine big-brokerage services with a hands-on, relationship-first approach."

What every real estate pro should know about kickback rules

Aug 14, 2025

RESPA is the biggest party foul in real estate. Compliance expert Summer Goralik explains the rules and stresses that anything less than full compliance can be a career-ending misstep.

New course gives agents cutting-edge consumer, design trends data

Aug 14, 2025

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate's new course helps real estate agents leverage cutting-edge consumer and home design trends to upgrade their marketing.

How real estate pros can thrive beyond the MLS in the AI era

Aug 14, 2025

Marketing expert Molly McKinley shares how savvy agents are building sustainable competitive advantages through integrated digital marketing.

3 clichés top listing agents don’t buy into during a market downtick

Aug 14, 2025

Think smart, writes coach Annette DeCicco, and list like a pro. Hit all three of these smart consultation tips on pricing, condition and negotiation to win listings that sell at consistently high premiums.

Coachella for real estate pros: How I navigate the industry’s big events

Aug 14, 2025

While conferences and networking events may seem worlds apart from your favorite music festival, they have more in common than you may expect, Summer Goralik writes.

A due diligence checklist to protect your fixer-upper investment

Aug 14, 2025

Fixer-uppers can be great investments, even in challenging real estate markets, but only if you know what to look for.

Face-to-face networking event? Be sure you’re the one they remember

Aug 14, 2025

In an age of short attention spans, the ability to connect face to face is more important than ever, Bernice Ross writes. Here's how to make the most of your next networking opportunity.

Here’s the last look at Redfin’s finances as an independent company

Aug 14, 2025

The tech-based brokerage’s losses were mounting in 2025 before it merged with Rocket in a deal valued at just under $1.8B, according to new documents

Mortgage rates hit 4-month low and have more room to drop

Aug 13, 2025

Homeowners scrambled to refinance last week as mortgage rates dropped to the lowest level in four months, with homebuyer demand also up by double digits from a year ago, according to a weekly survey of lenders by the Mortgage Bankers Association. Mortgage rates have more room to come down in the months ahead, with Federal […]

How to choose real estate tech without wasting time (or budget)

Aug 13, 2025

Looking for new tech partners? Here are the tips you’ll need, the questions to ask and the red flags to watch for before you sign on the dotted line from broker-owner Jessica Souza.