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What did Trump say about housing and mortgage rates at Davos?

Jan 21, 2026

President Trump kept his focus on a potential ban on institutional homebuyers and highlighted existing plans to buy $200 billion in mortgage bonds to drive down rates.

REMAX, Real both pick up big Compass teams in the West

Jan 21, 2026

Two leading Compass teams based in Seattle and Denver have moved to other brokerages, according to separate announcements on Wednesday. The teams represent a combined 2025 sales volume of $270 million.

Buyers are returning, sellers are ‘increasingly realistic about pricing’: Pam Liebman

Jan 21, 2026

As the market shifts this year, key areas of opportunity await savvy agents, according to a Corcoran survey of affiliate owners shared exclusively with Inman.

Realtor.com launches MLS-led collaborative search experience

Jan 21, 2026

Realtor.com has launched Realtor.com+, a collaborative home search experience for agents and their buying clients. It's available only through multiple listing services, which will offer it as a member benefit.

The MLS is under attack. Realtor.com’s CEO explains why

Jan 21, 2026

On this episode, Damian Eales gives his unfiltered take on the future of the MLS, the dangers of private listings, and why the industry needs to stop the infighting and start serving the consumer.

Improving rates just drove a ‘big week’ for mortgages

Jan 21, 2026

The latest numbers from the Mortgage Bankers Association show that applications for loans increased last week. Rates for a 30-year fixed rate loan averaged 6.16 percent

Industry vets debut playbook to provide ‘non-Realtor MLS Access’

Jan 21, 2026

Russ Cofano and Amit Kulkarni of Alloy Advisors are among a group that has created the "Playbook for MLS Access in the Post NAR Policy Era."

Is your follow-up awkward? Here’s how to fix it

Jan 21, 2026

Positioning is the specific promise you make to clients and the specific pain point you solve, Josh Ries writes. Effective positioning is essential for great follow-up, connection and marketing.

Secrets to ultra-luxury staging: customize, communicate and get it all done quickly

Jan 21, 2026

Not all staging is equal. Keys to success at an elite level include paying attention to detail, working with speed, and keeping an open dialogue.

Why your role matters more than the team itself

Jan 21, 2026

Teams are not one size fits all, new contributor Ashlee Jankovich writes. Agent success is directly related to their role alignment rather than team model.

3 ways this brokerage implements AI to improve operations

Jan 21, 2026

AI isn't about replacing people, Kate Hulbert writes. It's about reducing friction, improving consistency and allowing your team to spend time on high-value work.

NAR vows to make sure ‘every dollar is justified’

Jan 20, 2026

The National Association of Realtors released its 2025 Annual Report on Tuesday, which reflected on industry pressure points and how NAR is refocusing on helping Realtors "thrive in their day-to-day businesses."