October brought the strongest buyer’s market in 12 years: Redfin

The number of homesellers exceeded homebuyers by a record 36.8 percent in October, which is the largest divide between the two groups since at least 2013, Redfin reported on Wednesday. Continue reading

Jason Oppenheim: Private listings could take real estate ‘back to the Dark Ages’

The luxury broker also said a fixed-rate 50-year mortgage would provide “massive value” to consumers, and expressed exasperation over the volume of industry litigation today. Continue reading

Stop begging for deals: 9 real-world tips for negotiating concessions

Master these nine real-world strategies for negotiating concessions. Chris Pollinger helps you stop begging for discounts and start controlling the deal with confidence. Continue reading

Kris Lindahl on why unapologetic authenticity is your only sustainable marketing plan

On this episode, the three-time bestselling author and CEO shares his inspiring journey from early life trauma to becoming a teacher to building a brokerage with billions in sales. Continue reading

5 reasons your plumber is quietly richer than you

Agents are famous for promoting personas of wealth and influence, writes financial advisor Jeff Sibel, but impulsive spending today could be an agent’s retirement pitfall tomorrow. Continue reading

Here’s why SMART goals are dumb and STUPID goals work better

Forget everything you think you know about goal-setting. Coach Verl Workman helps you lean into the power of STUPID goals to fuel your real estate business in 2026. Continue reading

NAR by the numbers: Dues flat, members ‘sticky,’ cost cuts ahead

NAR didn’t change member dues for next year, though it is using most of an advertising assessment to pay for operating expenses as a $72 million settlement payment looms. Continue reading

Don’t merge Fannie and Freddie, says their biggest investor

Billionaire investor Bill Ackman floats plan to relist mortgage giants on the New York Stock Exchange this year, but says it’s too soon for the government to sell any of its stake. Continue reading

The urgency trap: Are you training clients to ignore your boundaries?

How can you make yourself available while still setting boundaries with clients that are healthy? Josh Ries offers tips to implement now. Continue reading

Learning to lead: 5 practices that help moms thrive in real estate

Working women often pay a “motherhood penalty” in their careers, writes CEO and contributor Dezireh Eyn, but with a shift in perspective, women can win instead. Continue reading