11 ways to say no (without actually having to say no)

Setting boundaries and saying no doesn’t have to be so difficult with help from best-selling author Jay Papasan. He offers a range of options from delicate to direct to help you guard your time and energy. Continue reading

Abandoning NAR won’t help us reclaim our legacy and lead change

Agents industrywide are tempted to give NAR the cold shoulder, but coach Darryl Davis says that is not the solution to fix the major problems at hand. Continue reading

Carmine Sabatella of HGTV’s ‘Inside Out’ joins The Agency

The real estate agent and interior design pro said he was making the move because of The Agency’s boutique culture. He has closed more than $300 million in sales volume during his career. Continue reading

Fed Chair Powell’s attempt to deflate rate-cut expectations flops

Investors who fund most mortgages remain convinced the Fed will begin lowering rates in the spring to avoid strangling the economy. Continue reading

Seattle-based Coldwell Banker franchise ditches NAR

The company is the latest of several to step away from the National Association of Realtors, which has suffered both a scandal and legal defeats in recent months. Continue reading

Hallelujah! Finally, some good news about the real estate market

You loved last week’s good news on mortgage rates, and this week brought even more smiles to real estate agents and brokers. Continue reading

24 affirmations, lessons and contemplations for 2024

Does ill will have your holiday tinsel in a tangle? Grab some hot chocolate and realign your spirit with end-of-year insights to make this chilly season merry and bright. Continue reading

ONE Sotheby’s taps Compass alum Lena Johnson as CMO

The marketing executive spent eight years at Vogue before transitioning into real estate and was instrumental in the founding of Compass’ luxury division. Continue reading