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4-point business plan for real estate success in 2025

Feb 26, 2025

Communication, culture and self-care are at the heart of Houston broker Jemila Winsey's success. Find out how to plan for your own triumphs in 2025.

Which marketing strategies need to die in 2025? Pulse

Feb 26, 2025

Are you over cold calling? Sick of Facebook? Let us know which lead gen and marketing strategies you're no longer doing in 2025.

NAR makes $197M commission suit settlement payment

Feb 26, 2025

At least some of the payout will come from NAR’s reserve funds, including operating reserves and those collected from members specifically for lobbying and to advertise the Realtor brand.

11 pieces of rock-solid advice for brand-new real estate agents

Feb 26, 2025

New agents who want to start a real estate business and build momentum fast, Darryl Davis writes, can learn from more experienced agents.

7 ways to detox your professional life and take back your sanity

Feb 26, 2025

Detoxing your work life isn’t just about eliminating what’s bad, coach Darryl Davis writes. It’s about creating an environment where you can actually thrive.

The emotional toll of real estate (and why you can’t ignore it)

Feb 26, 2025

Your mindset, your habits and your emotional resilience will determine how well you handle the real estate rollercoaster, Aaron Hendon writes.

NAR, Mortgage Bankers Association back CFPB nominee

Feb 25, 2025

The National Association of Realtors and several other housing groups urged Congress to confirm Consumer Financial Protection Bureau nominee Jonathan McKernan, noting he has a "wealth of experience" to lead the financial watchdog.

Rascoff-backed AI app out of beta with $6.7M seed round

Feb 25, 2025

A new artificial intelligence workflow solution called HouseWhisper has entered the market, backed a new seed round of funding of $6.7 million.

Former new dev leaders at The Agency, Official launch Redeavor

Feb 25, 2025

The company's unique value proposition lies in its three-tiered structure, founders said, where sales, advisory services and capital investment can all be handled by in-house talent for those clients who need all three.

December home prices extend decade-long growth streak

Feb 25, 2025

U.S. home prices continued their climb in December, extending a long-running growth streak and reaching all-time highs, according to data released Tuesday by S&P Dow Jones and the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA). The FHFA Housing Price Index (HPI) and the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Indices reported annual growth of 4.5 percent and 3.9 percent, respectively, marking yet another quarter of steady appreciation since 2012, according to the FHFA.

Pacaso, The Agency partner on co-ownership sales

Feb 25, 2025

The two companies will also expand listing availability in number of luxury markets, such as La Jolla, Miami, Vail, London and Napa, among other domestic and international destinations.

19 skills every real estate agent will need in the next 5 years

Feb 25, 2025

The next five years, luxury consultant Chris Pollinger writes, will separate the real players from the ones who are just dabbling in real estate.