Award per homeseller in Sitzer is about $913 and getting smaller

Over 491,000 homesellers have filed claims for a portion of the $700 million raised by real estate settlements in Sitzer, with more to come before May 2025 deadline. Continue reading

NAR signals worst of downturn may be over as existing-home sales rise

Annual existing-home sales increased for the first time in more than three years in October, according to the National Association of Realtors. “The worst of the downturn in home sales could be over.” Continue reading

11 key takeaways from the 2024 Teams Report

This year’s Teams Report offers a roadmap for navigating the challenges and opportunities of today’s real estate market for teams, Chris Pollinger writes. Continue reading

How to hit the reset button on your team culture

Resetting and renewing your company’s culture starts with understanding the current state of play so that you can implement targeted and effective improvements, coach Verl Workman writes. Continue reading

Get to know 2025’s hottest luxury home design trends

Chris Pollinger and designer Samantha Senia share the top 2025 design trends redefining luxury homes — from sustainable reclaimed wood tables to statement lounge chairs. Continue reading

Here’s how to answer today’s most pressing buyer, seller questions

As 2024 draws to a close, Jimmy Burgess and Keeping Current Matters’ David Childers look at some of the most common concerns clients are voicing right now. Continue reading

Phoenix Realtors offer MLS Choice amid 3-way agreement pushback

The new membership option will give agents who aren’t members of local, state or national Realtor associations access to state-compliant forms as alternative to NAR’s “three-way agreement.” Continue reading

Lamacchia Realty finalizes Stone Ridge Properties acquisition

The acquisition of the Massachusetts-based brokerage marks Lamacchia Realty’s 10th acquisition in the state over the past 16 months, adding offices in Newburyport and Amesbury. Continue reading

From W2 to 1099: How to set up your new real estate business

Rick Guerrero talks to coach Katherine Loucaidou about making the leap from a steady full-time job to running your own real estate business. Continue reading