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

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

First Federal grows mortgage biz with NOLA Lending acquisition

The Florida-based thrift expands its retail mortgage operations into Louisiana and Mississippi, and will keep most of NOLA Lending Group’s employees and brand identity. Continue reading

How this Florida team stays $1B ahead of the competition

The Jills Zeder Group at Coldwell Banker Realty routinely blows its competition out of the water. Jill Hertzberg shared how they do it again and again. Continue reading

Mortgage originator fined $31K, loses license in 19 states

The settlement resolves allegations that someone else took pre-licensing and continuing education courses that Colorado-based loan officer claimed credit for. Continue reading

Redfin CEO: These 10 shifts defined real estate in 2025

2025 was another landmark year in real estate. Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman breaks down the 10 trends that mattered most. Continue reading

Design trends and tips to help your listing fly off the market in 2026

Restraint, a focus on nature and the outdoors, and good staging will help luxury agents and their clients close the deal in 2026. 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

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

How to get compensated when buyers ghost you: The Download

From agent commissions to a brokerage compensation dispute, find out how real estate pros are making bank and protecting their pay. Continue reading