Dwiggins: Zillow understands the consumer better than NAR

In Part 2 of our deep dive convo with James Dwiggins, co-CEO of franchisor NextHome, he accuses Robert Reffkin of “posturing” to pressure MLSs to change rules around private listings. Continue reading

Finding Financial Freedom: Owning your money story is everything

Melanie Klein profiles Compass’ Cindy Scholz and her wealth-building journey for those who are just starting out and those who are seeking financial independence. Continue reading

What you focus on flourishes: Intentional growth for life

Your energy goes where your attention flows, so what are you feeding? Debra Trappen wraps up her Lead with Fire series with inspiration for the journey ahead. Continue reading

7 steps to reset and rebuild when your team loses a rainmaker

If you’ve designed a business that relies on just one person (even if it’s you), luxury expert Chris Pollinger writes, you need to know what to do if that person is no longer producing at the same level. Continue reading

‘It could have been us’: Houston Realtor shares flood survival story

Rise Realty Group leader Ricky Gonzalez shares how he and 12 friends survived the Texas Hill Country flash flood, thanks to quick thinking and the bravery of a nearby Kerrville family. Continue reading

Dwiggins on Compass, Zillow and real estate ‘Armageddon’

The co-CEO of franchisor NextHome, James Dwiggins, talks about the future of the industry in light of the debate over NAR’s Clear Cooperation Policy ahead of his appearance at Inman Connect San Diego. Continue reading

Compass acquires Colorado-based indie PorchLight Real Estate Group

The firm was founded in 2005 and closed $922.3 million in sales volume in 2024, according to RealTrends. About 180 agents will be making the move to Compass. Continue reading

SERHANT. expands operations into the Washington DC metro area

This marks the luxury firm’s second new market of 2025. It launches with more than 30 agents, led by Principal Broker Maryanne Moyers and founding agents MJ Frazier, Lizzy Conroy and Antonio Nguyen. Continue reading

Are sellers coming off the sidelines in your market? Pulse

National numbers suggest we’re finally seeing an end to the lock-in effect. How is it playing out in the neighborhoods you serve? Continue reading

‘Small acts of kindness’ abound in Texas Hill Country flood aftermath

A flash flood devastated Texas’s Hill Country over the Fourth of July weekend, killing more than 100 residents. Real estate professionals have stepped in to help. Continue reading