Why M&A is the smartest play for brokers planning for the future

In real estate, a strong legacy isn’t just about the past — it’s about ensuring a thriving future, Joshua A. McGrath writes. If you’re considering M&A, here’s what you should know.
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Want to get more for your sellers? List in late May

Despite a slow start to the year, Zillow’s latest report said May might be a potential goldmine for homesellers. Listings that go live during the last two weeks of May receive a premium of $5,600. Continue reading

NAR makes more changes to leadership team with new CFO pick

NAR named Matthew Cenedella as its new CFO. He will replace long-time CFO John Pierpont, who will retire at the end of March. Continue reading

Middle East and Asia drove global residential luxury growth last year

Despite global uncertainties, many investment opportunities exist for the wealthy in today’s market, Douglas Elliman and Knight Frank’s The 2025 Wealth Report shows. And they continue to be interested in real estate. Continue reading

LA-based Distinct Concierge launches AI-fueled app for A-listers

Operating in Beverly Hills’ vaunted 90210 ZIP code, Distinct Concierge serves professional athletes and entertainers, an exclusive subset of the market that requires unique touchpoints. Continue reading

Broker sues over state brick-and-mortar office mandates

Online fee-for-services broker Derek Eisenberg, the founder of Continental Real Estate Group, is suing Nevada and West Virginia over the requirements, alleging they’re unconstitutional. Continue reading

Help clients get spring deals done with an assumable mortgage

Get buyers off the fence and help sellers market their homes more effectively when you tap into the potential of assumable mortgages, Troy Palmquist writes. Continue reading

How to coach your team to better results in any market

While others sit back and wait for change, coach Verl Workman writes, you must empower your team to rise above challenges with confidence, creativity and determination. Continue reading

Homebuyers and homeowners jump on big drop in mortgage rates

Requests to refinance surged 37 percent last week and were up 83 percent from a year ago after the biggest one-week decline in mortgage rates since November, the MBA’s latest weekly lender survey shows. Continue reading

As JVs struggle, Rate names top salesman to head retail mortgage

Guaranteed Rate Inc.’s retail mortgage operations named Shant Banosian as president on Tuesday as joint ventures with Compass and Anywhere Real Estate strove to generate profits. Continue reading