What you should know about California’s new listing photo law

A new California law changes what agents must disclose when doctoring listing photos. America Foy breaks down what you can (and can’t) do and the consequences for not disclosing. Continue reading

The Compass-Anywhere deal is done. This Coldwell Banker agent has lingering questions

As the merger closes quickly, Cara Ameer offers questions that still haven’t been answered and insights on the future possibilities. 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

Pulte pledges Fannie, Freddie’s help in curbing home purchases by institutional investors

Trump’s promise to “ban” large institutional investors from buying more single-family homes renews the debate over whether such a move would be legal — or make much of a dent on affordability. Continue reading

Trump seeks to ban institutional investors from buying single-family homes

The president’s announcement was made against the backdrop of high inflation, which Trump blamed on former President Biden and Democrats in Congress. Continue reading

Generational wealth, foreign buyers, rising prices: Sotheby’s Luxury Outlook for 2026

The luxury market is poised for steady growth this year, with multiple factors driving the market toward a fruitful and lucrative 2026. Continue reading

These are the stories you couldn’t get enough of in 2025

From crimes and misdemeanors to mergers and acquisitions, clients weren’t the only ones making major moves this year. Here are the most-read Download column topics of 2025, updated for EOY. Continue reading

The priciest home sales of 2025 pushed the boundaries of luxury

Concentrated in Florida and California, the year’s biggest residential sales featured high-profile buyers eager to secure investments with ample square footage, pedigree and prime locations. Continue reading

The last deal of 2025: What it takes to close during the holidays

If you’re racing the calendar to get to the closing table before year-end, take a tip from these agents who are still working right up through New Year’s Eve. Continue reading

Real estate’s ghosts: A compliance carol for past, present and future

On the eve of reflection, choice and accountability, compliance expert Summer Goralik shares a compliance carol with the real estate industry. Continue reading