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Portland tries a new affordable housing fix: paying homeowners to rent spare rooms

Mar 10, 2026

Portland is paying homeowners to rent spare bedrooms through a new pilot with PadSplit, aiming to expand affordable housing without new construction.

‘Intangibles’ drive agent success this spring: Redfin economist

Mar 10, 2026

Artificial intelligence, political upheavals and labor market volatility are all weighing on consumers this spring. Redfin Chief Economist Daryl Fairweather explains how agents can help.

Existing-home sales post February gain after decade-low 2025 figures

Mar 10, 2026

Existing-home sales increased 1.7 percent on a monthly basis, but housing demand continues to lag behind wage growth and job gains, NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun said.

Existing-home sales see February improvement after tough January

Mar 10, 2026

Existing-home sales increased 1.7 percent on a monthly basis, but housing demand continues to lag behind wage growth and job gains, NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun said.

Getting ghosted? Try these 7 lead-generation strategies

Mar 10, 2026

Ghosting comes from low-intent leads, awkward first conversations and generic follow-up, Josh Ries writes. Here are seven ways to reduce ghosting, and they start before you ever make the first call.

The internet says agents are doomed (again). Here’s what’s actually happening

Mar 10, 2026

A debate on X claims AI and platforms like Opendoor could replace real estate agents. Industry leaders say the reality is far more complicated.

Convert your next listing into 10 pieces of content

Mar 9, 2026

Katy Borja shares how one real estate listing, paired with AI, can solve the what-to-post content problem without adding more work.

Up the ladder: Real estate’s biggest new hires and moves

Mar 9, 2026

Century 21, Fathom Realty, and other industry brands made moves last week, adding multimillion-dollar teams and new executives to their ranks.

New Senate bill would force large investors to sell after 7 years

Mar 9, 2026

Lawmakers have asserted that by curbing how long large investors may own build-to-rent homes, it will help eliminate competition for everyday homebuyers and lead to lower prices. Not everyone agrees.

Clear collaboration in action: What the Compass-Redfin deal gets right

Mar 9, 2026

The Compass-Redfin deal, ARA co-founder Jason Haber writes, represents movement toward a more flexible, consumer-centric model where data serves sellers and buyers rather than institutions. 

Compass, control and the role of the real estate fiduciary

Mar 9, 2026

Compass's new listing lead referral program is opt-in, voluntary and worth paying close attention to, indie brokerage CEO Dezireh Eyn writes.

Real estate is one of women’s most powerful wealth-building vehicles

Mar 9, 2026

Platforms like real estate — whether as a career, a vehicle for investment or a means to secure financial agency — matter more than ever, coach Melanie Klein writes.