CoStar continues defense of Homes.com strategy

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CEO Andy Florance said Homes.com has the winning short- and long-term strategy after revealing that the company kept adding paid members in 2025. Continue reading →

90% of podcasts don’t last past 3 episodes. Here’s how to keep going

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New contributor Tim Garrity shares tips for building your brand reputation and client relationships by staying consistent with your podcast. Continue reading →

Rev­o­lu­tion next: What ICNY 2026 re­veals about real estate’s future

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As tech tools change, Roland Kampmeyer writes, the real estate professional must double down on the things that only humans can do with service and sensitivity. Continue reading →

EXp touts ‘relentless execution’ as it reports growing losses in 2025

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EXp had a full-year net loss of $22.7 million, up from $16.8 million in 2024. However, the company also grew revenue and worked to trim operating expenses. Continue reading →

Watchdog: Beef up referral fee disclosure or prepare for lawsuits

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A report released on Tuesday by the Consumer Policy Center suggested lawsuits will follow if brokerages, real estate portals and regulators don’t step in and add transparency first. Continue reading →

Housing market splinters as inflation outpaces price growth

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S&P Global, the Federal Housing Finance Agency and Redfin all released housing reports on Tuesday, revealing fracturing pricing trends and the market’s struggle to settle into a new normal. Continue reading →

Is crypto ready for prime time in housing finance? Rate thinks so

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Mortgage lender Rate has launched RateFi, a nationwide non-QM mortgage program that allows qualified borrowers to use verified cryptocurrency holdings for mortgage qualification without liquidating their digital assets. Continue reading →

Mortgage rates have dipped below 6%. Here’s where it may unlock more transactions

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The drop to 5.99 percent on 30-year fixed-rate mortgages in the wake of shifting tariff policies could unlock transactions in select markets in the Midwest and South, according to an analysis from Realtor.com. Continue reading →

Stuck in a rut? Pros urge agents to do lead gen with a human touch

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With AI ubiquitous today, personal touch matters more now than ever before. And it can make all the difference when it comes to breaking out of a dry spell. Continue reading →

NAR Code of Ethics Articles and SOPs new agents overlook most

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You passed the licensing exam. But the Code of Ethics that governs this profession doesn’t end with a test score — it’s where your career begins, coach Darryl Davis writes. Continue reading →