Why our industry must stand for the American dream

Diversity isn’t a flaw in the American experiment, Darryl Davis writes. It’s the founding blueprint, and real estate professionals have a role to play as doorkeepers of the American dream. Continue reading

In the flight to quality, be the destination: What the most productive agents know

Coldwell Banker Realty President and CEO Kamini Lane shares insights on tech, mindset and more to set you up for success in 2026. 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

Will the ‘vibecession’ end in 2026? Economist Jeff Tucker thinks so

Windermere’s Jeff Tucker explains why 2025 was a “remarkably stable” year and what can be done to improve consumer and agent sentiment going into 2026. Continue reading

The American homeownership dream is primed for a comeback

Stuart Siegel, President and CEO of Engel & Völkers Americas, writes that while the American dream of homeownership is not dead, it is changing. Continue reading

‘If our nurses, firefighters, and teachers can’t live here, then our community stops functioning’

Workforce housing initiatives offer one part of the affordability solution for discouraged buyers, but still fall short of the need. Continue reading

Whether it’s a penthouse or a purse, visibility matters: Exclusive

Coldwell Banker Realty President and CEO Kamini Lane writes that private property listing claims ignore the basic logic of supply and demand. Continue reading

The pursuit of home: What we’re really celebrating this 4th of July

As we celebrate Independence Day, Troy Palmquist looks at where the dream of homeownership went off the rails and how the real estate industry helps — and hurts — homebuyers. Continue reading

Senate confirms HUD deputy secretary in 51-43 vote

The Senate confirmed Department of Housing and Urban Development Chief of Staff Andrew Hughes as the department’s deputy secretary. Hughes also worked under former Secretary Ben Carson. Continue reading

President Trump to NAR midyear: ‘What you do is very beautiful’

Unable to attend NAR midyear in person, President Donald Trump sent a two-minute video lauding Realtors’ work and praising his One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Continue reading