Buyers aren’t flaky. The market is setting them up to walk away

Escalating costs and the impact of deferred maintenance mean that buyers and sellers aren’t always on the same page, so buyers are walking away, bi-coastal luxury agent Cara Ameer writes. Continue reading

Affordable housing is a polycrisis: Here are 5 things to know in 2026

If real estate and housing are your passion and your career, Rachael Hite writes, you should be among the foremost advocates to help all Americans find their way home. Continue reading

Why the FHFA’s latest move puts fair housing at risk

If you’re someone who believes fair housing should mean fair housing for everyone, LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance President Tommie Wehrle writes, it’s time to get involved and lend your voice. Continue reading

How Bad Bunny’s ‘DtMF’ spotlights fair housing and Black history

In honor of the convergence of DtMF, Black History Month and Super Bowl LX in Santa Clara County, Dr. Lee Davenport looks back at the ‘Godfather of Silicon Valley,’ Roy Lee Clay Sr. Continue reading

How I built a custom CRM during an 18-minute Uber ride

Drew Thompson explains why the era of complex, expensive real estate tech is over — and how you can build exactly what you need, right now. Continue reading

How I built a custom CRM during an 18-minute Uber ride

Drew Thompson explains why the era of complex, expensive real estate tech is over — and how you can build exactly what you need, right now. Continue reading

I spent a decade building a real estate media company. Now I’m building its replacement

The model Ori Harel spent 10 years building is going away. Now he’s building a next-generation, AI-driven content creation platform. Here’s why you should pivot in your business, too. Continue reading

Freedman: Free market scores an early victory over PLNs

Brown Harris Stevens CEO Bess Freedman looks at Zillow’s early win in its fight with Compass and its implications for the future of PLNs. Continue reading

Freedman: Free market scores an early victory over PLNs

Brown Harris Stevens CEO Bess Freedman looks at Zillow’s early win in its fight with Compass and its implications for the future of PLNs. Continue reading

Making the shift: Why I chose a cloud-based brokerage model

Making the decision to change your brokerage model can be tedious, writes broker Sean McConnell. It’s not just about splits and logos; it’s about future-proofing your business. Continue reading