‘Where do we go from here?’ 6 actions real estate agents can take to keep MLK’s dream alive in 2026

Contributor Dr. Lee Davenport writes that real estate agents have a responsibility to answer Dr. King’s 1967 rhetorical question, “Where do we go from here?” with action, not complacency. Continue reading

Leadershift: How brokers and team leaders can prepare for 2026

The market is poised for change. If you want to be part of what’s ahead, take a page from John Maxwell’s book “Leadershift.” Lori Muller shows you how. Continue reading

Crisis-proof leadership? Women wrote the playbook

The leadership style many women embody — grounded in nuance, care and long-term thinking — is not only valid but essential in today’s market, brokerage CEO Dezireh Eyn writes. Continue reading

Coldwell CEO encourages leaders to give up the M&A ‘chase’

Ahead of Inman Connect San Diego, Coldwell Banker Realty president and CEO Kamini Lane talks about industry consolidation and the power of adopting a highly selective M&A strategy. Continue reading

New report highlights growing anti-LGBTQ sentiments among agents

The LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance released its fifth annual report on Thursday, which highlighted the rise of anti-LGBTQ+ legislation and anti-LGBTQ+ discrimination from agents. Continue reading

Real Talk: Thoughts and prayers for those fighting 10-5

Has NAR leadership learned anything about consumers in the past 25 years? As they prepare to vote on changes, housing counselor Rachael Hite thinks they haven’t. Continue reading

Keller Williams isn’t slowing down on inclusion: Natalie Davis

Newly minted Keller Williams Head of Community Growth Natalie Davis talks about diversity and how childlike curiosity is key to maintaining an inclusive brokerage culture. Continue reading

Keller Williams pledges support for inclusion with Natalie Davis hire

Davis, a broker and coach, will replace Julia Lashay Israel as Keller Williams’ head of Community Growth. The appointment reflects the franchisor’s commitment to inclusivity, executives said. Continue reading

FHFA gutting Fannie, Freddie minority homeownership programs

Flood of orders published without explanation on social media target programs and practices designed to boost lending in minority communities, protect borrowers from unfair or deceptive practices. Continue reading

Trump administration lifts FHA appraisal bias protections

Lenders no longer under orders to keep a sharper lookout for appraisal bias or have a process for helping borrowers who suspect appraisal bias to ask for a “reconsideration of value.” Continue reading