Top 25 things real estate agents REALLY want for Christmas 2025

From lumps of coal to listing wars, Carl Medford lists the things everyone in the real estate world is looking for on Christmas morning. Continue reading

How to convert renters into buyers in 2026

Many agents are scrambling to finish 2025 strong, but this simple educational campaign takes little time to prepare and yields year-long referrals, writes broker America Foy. Continue reading

5 ways real estate agents can still win big in Q4

By October, many real estate agents are ready to coast into the holidays. Amy Corr, Chief Brokerage Officer for @properties Christie’s International Real Estate, shares five strategies agents can use to win in Q4. Continue reading

Why Flyhomes is quitting the real estate brokerage business

The cash offer pioneer is pivoting to a national rollout of its “Buy Before You Sell” bridge financing program. Continue reading

Broker Spotlight: Matt Borland, Corcoran Icon Properties

Find out how this Northern California brokerage executive is bringing “measured, intentional growth” across his region, while preserving company culture and values. Continue reading

Tap into the growing numbers of buyers insisting on upgrades

Smart home improvements make all the difference between a listing that slowly sells and one that truly stands out in the market, team leader Carl Medford writes. Continue reading

Lake Tahoe property sells for discount at $33.5M

The 10,000-square-foot Incline Village estate first hit the market for $49 million about one year ago. The home was sold with furnishings to a buyer from the San Francisco Bay Area. Continue reading

The Agency scoops up 4 NorCal Compass agents

Over the past few months, 34 agents have joined The Agency from Compass’ Northern California offices. In total, The Agency has brought on 72 agents in the region over the course of 2023. Continue reading

There are 1.25 million fewer million-dollar homes in America in 2023

The share of $1 million homes in the U.S. dropped from a high of 8.6 percent in June 2022 to approximately 7 percent in January, due in part to higher mortgage rates that have cut into homebuyer purchasing power. Continue reading

Silicon Valley’s priciest listing, ‘Green Gables,’ asks $135M

The sweeping compound, which includes seven residences across 74 acres of land, has become the tech hub’s most expensive listing. Continue reading