Evacuees still fight for housing as recovery efforts find their way in LA

As homeowners figure out what to do next, the city continues to search for some semblance of organization in the recovery. Agents are caught in-between trying to do the best they can to help their clients — sometimes while homeless themselves. Continue reading

13 negotiation questions every agent must learn to ask

Rather than telling your clients what you think they want to hear, Bernice Ross writes, ask the right questions, and get them talking about what matters most to them. Continue reading

Top 5 homeseller objections (and how to overcome them)

There’s a lot of information out there, and your sellers may be struggling to make sense of the market. Darryl Davis offers ideas for talking clients through their biggest objections and helping them make the right decisions. Continue reading

Trending: Duo’s demise, dislikes and the cost of comparison

Social media connects us, but at what cost? From Instagram’s “dislike” button to the pressure of comparison, Jessi Healey examines how these shifts affect mental health and engagement. Continue reading

HUD, FHA staffing cuts would undermine housing, union warns

The Trump administration is silent on details, but disputes the accuracy of a Feb. 18 report by Bloomberg Law that at least 40 percent of FHA’s workforce are set to be laid off as part of cost-cutting initiatives. Continue reading

NAR, Phoenix Realtors settle fight over MLS Choice

The Arizona association will withdraw MLS Choice, but will still offer some resources to people holding real estate licenses who are not members of NAR. Continue reading

EXp Q4 earnings mixed as revenue ticks up but agent count falls

The virtual brokerage ended 2024 with 82,980 agents — a 5 percent drop compared to the previous year, according to Q4 earnings data. EXp also posted $1.1 billion in revenue in the final three months of last year. Continue reading

CoStar makes bid to buy REA Group classifieds rival in Australia

CoStar is eying Australian real estate classifieds firm Domain for a rumored $2.7 billion. The purchase would put it toe-to-toe with News Corp, which owns REA Group, Australia’s largest classifieds firm. Continue reading

The ultimate guide to grammar, syntax and real estate writing

From using ChatGPT to enhance your writing to avoiding simple errors in communication, this guide is designed to help you target your most common mistakes and make your writing more effective. Continue reading

Black households led first-time homebuyer market in 2024

Despite a nationwide dip in first-time homeownership, Black buyers have bucked the trend in 2024, leading the market with 62 percent purchasing their first home, according to new data released by Zillow Thursday. This continues a growing trend, with Bl… Continue reading