NAR vows to make sure ‘every dollar is justified’

The National Association of Realtors released its 2025 Annual Report on Tuesday, which reflected on industry pressure points and how NAR is refocusing on helping Realtors “thrive in their day-to-day businesses.” Continue reading

Long Island attorney accused of gambling away $750K earmarked for his client’s home purchase

Lawyer Peter Giattino is facing felony charges for allegedly stealing $750,000 from a real estate client. He’s accused of spending the funds on gambling and other personal expenses. Continue reading

Zillow exec: AI should give agents ‘time to go do the human stuff’

Zillow VP of Product Cameron Swiggett told Inman AI innovation and investment has snowballed, and argued the tech doesn’t dim human innovation — it highlights it. Continue reading

REMAX expands Canadian footprint with $3B family brokerage

Toronto real estate dynamo Vivian Risi and her two children, Michelle and Justin, have moved their brokerages to REMAX after years with Royal LePage. The Risis’ teams closed $3B in 2025 alone. Continue reading

2025 existing-home sales miss 2024 pace by razor-thin 1K margin

Existing-home sales increased 5.1 percent month over month in December. However, it wasn’t enough to push 2025 above the previous year’s level. Continue reading

One CEO on what will help agents grab more market share in 2026

Despite an underwhelming 2025, Century 21 CEO Mike Miedler is excited about the year ahead, saying that agents who master business basics and lean into niches will succeed. Continue reading

Opportunity knocks: This week’s industry hires and moves

The industry shuffle continues, with teams and brokers going independent or returning to their roots. Here are updates from HomeSmart, The Agency and others. Continue reading

A Texas couple promised a ‘Chip and Joanna Gaines vibe.’ Instead they stole nearly $5M

Chris and Raquelle Judge earned $4.8 million from renovation projects they didn’t complete, leaving some clients out of more than six figures in costs. Continue reading

ERA chief on 2026: Will agents ‘lose their cognitive ability’ to AI?

ERA Brand President Alex Vidal talks negotiations, relationships and how leaders can ensure their agents maintain a high emotional IQ amid the rise of artificial intelligence. Continue reading

First-time buyers get creative with financing in 2026

Easing interest rates, down payment assistance and builder incentives are helping first-time homebuyers compete, according to the latest from the National Association of Realtors. Continue reading