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Listing agents create the value, but who gets the opportunity?

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If listings are the foundation of the real estate market, why are so many decisions being made without agent input? Robert Smith asks. Continue reading →

More than 1 in 3 homesellers is giving up a sub-5% rate this spring

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More than a third of homesellers working with Coldwell Banker-affiliated agents hold mortgage rates below 5 percent and are still planning to list this spring, new survey data shows, an early sign the lock-in effect may be loosening. Continue reading →

Brands by Integra enters Arizona with CITIEA partnership

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Brands by Integra has acquired Phoenix brokerage CITIEA, marking the national network’s first Arizona deal and the start of a planned southwest expansion. The partnership brings 72SOLD founder Greg Hague into a national listing strategy role and adds C… Continue reading →

Rising property taxes stretch household budgets thin (VIDEO)

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Property taxes are rising fast in 2026, shocking homeowners and straining budgets. Most still aren’t appealing their tax bills despite growing pressure. Continue reading →

Compass International Holdings execs: Consolidation must deliver real results

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Compass International Holdings Brands and Century 21 execs say the future of consolidation hinges on unified tech platforms, stronger agent support and measurable consumer value. Continue reading →

How brokerage owners can optimize per-agent margins

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Once recruiting is done, it’s time for brokers to start looking at the amount of income they’re making per agent, Joe Killinger writes. Continue reading →

NAR’s Yun has a new 2026 prediction: a slower, less certain market recovery

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NAR’s Lawrence Yun outlines a cautious 2026 housing market outlook, citing mortgage rate volatility, oil price shocks and shifting consumer sentiment as key forces shaping a slower, uncertain recovery. Continue reading →

Your real estate clients aren’t hiring you to be yourself

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Authenticity opens the door. Broker-owner Deb Siefkin shares what actually carries the conversation when the decision gets difficult. Continue reading →

Rezora IO wants to give real estate agents their time back

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Founder Aidan Richards tells Troy Palmquist the company is not trying to replace the agent. It is trying to take one of the most repetitive, frustrating parts of the job and make it more scalable.  Continue reading →

FHFA, HUD approve VantageScore 4.0 for government-backed loans

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VantageScore 4.0 will now be accepted by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, with the Federal Housing Administration also moving to adopt the model. Continue reading →