The Tariff effect: Spending habits are split among Americans 

The flurry of tariff announcements that have taken place these past few months have Americans on notice, with many adjusting their wallets as a result.  According to a new study conducted by Qualtrics on behalf of Intuit Credit Karma among 2,000+ U.S. adults ages 18 and older, roughly three quarters of Americans (73%) say they […] Continue reading

Your phone knows you better than your bestie (and it’s selling you out)

Mobile phones inherently carry privacy and security risks due to their constant connectivity and the vast amount of personal data they hold. Safety expert Robert Siciliano shares strategies to protect yourself. Continue reading

Maintenance repairs landlords are (and aren’t) responsible for

Regular property inspections, transparent policies, and a willingness to address concerns create a foundation of trust between landlords and renters, Ryan Barone writes. Continue reading

Teams Spotlight: Harrison Polsky, Polsky Porpino Team

Find out how Polsky and his team leverage his years of experience in luxury real estate and development to create optimal outcomes for team members and clients alike. Continue reading

Your step-by-step referral-based real estate business blueprint

Bernice Ross interviews Verl Workman, who provides insights from his new book to help agents and teams create leverage and generate “raving referrals.” Continue reading

Fathom Realty lifts agent count by 21% — but posts $22M loss in 2024

Fathom CEO Marco Fregenal says growth from My Home Group deal and smaller brokerage walkovers has company on track to achieve positive adjusted earnings in Q2 2025. Continue reading

Deeper than ChatGPT: How agents can leverage AI better in 2025

Tech experts and brokerage leaders explain how agents can expand their use of artificial intelligence tools and take a more thoughtful approach to the problems they want to solve with AI. Continue reading

Encouraging CPI inflation report does little for mortgage rates

Homebuyers have responded to a pullback in mortgage rates from January highs, but tariffs on imported goods could keep inflation elevated and halt the downward trend in rates. Continue reading

Clear Cooperation favors free markets: Bess Freedman

Dismantling CCP entirely will negatively impact the industry, Brown Harris Stevens CEO Bess Freedman writes. The industry needs to “step up and do what’s right for buyers, sellers and agents alike.” Continue reading

Srivatsaa steps down as Real president, opts for Board seat

Sharran Srivatsaa is stepping away from his role as President of The Real Brokerage to assume a seat on the company’s board of directors. The brokerage stated the move will become effective on June 1, 2025, pending corporate approvals. Continue reading