5 predictions for 2025 from NAR’s economic summit

The National Association of Realtors hosted its latest Real Estate Forecast Summit on Thursday, where five of the industry’s top economists shared their predictions for mortgage rates, consumer activity, government spending and macroeconomic trends. Continue reading

FBS, maker of FlexMLS, now offers marketing services

FBS, the maker of FlexMLS and its sister software systems, is adding to its family of products aimed to empower multiple listing services with a marketing services offering called MAS, or marketing add-on services. Continue reading

Nation’s biggest lender, UWM, is piloting Fannie Mae title waivers

Trade group for title insurers complains federal regulators are disregarding the views of lawmakers in allowing program to move forward on eve of a second Trump administration. Continue reading

Broker Spotlight: Brett Henry, RealtorDR

Learn how this brokerage president pioneered a digital-first approach to Caribbean real estate that makes international property investment more accessible. Continue reading

Oren and Alon Alexander denied bond as new lawsuit is filed

In bond court on Thursday, Oren pleaded with the judge to be allowed to be with his wife, who is nine months pregnant, when she gives birth. A detention hearing is scheduled for Friday. Continue reading

9 strategies for indie brokers to keep real estate agents thriving

By investing in your agents with innovative and meaningful initiatives, you’re building a foundation for long-term success, luxury advisor Chris Pollinger writes. Continue reading

HomeSmart joins brokerages in allowing agents to shift from NAR

The shift by HomeSmart and Realty One Group reflects growing skepticism about NAR’s three-way agreement and Phoenix Realtor’s announcement of MLS Choice in November. Continue reading

Riding a strong year, Ryan Serhant says ‘America is open for business’

Ahead of his appearance at Inman Connect New York in January, the CEO shared his thoughts on what industry players should be focusing on, updates at SERHANT. and his optimistic view of 2025. Continue reading

6 steps for hitting the reset button on your team culture: Part 2

With the right strategies in place, you can successfully reset your team culture and drive your organization toward success, coach Verl Workman writes. Here’s where to start. Continue reading

Huddle Up: How Mike Rankin Collective builds team culture

For Mike Rankin and his team, success is rooted in a commitment to collaboration, positivity and client-centric service along with a family-like team culture, Melanie Klein writes. Continue reading