Real estate’s ‘Moneyball’ moment: 5 reasons new agents have the edge in 2026

Broker Zac Kennedy shares why 2026 is the year new real estate agents win big by trading flash for fundamentals. Continue reading

MLS to AI: The real estate acronym decoder every agent needs in 2026

Contributor and COO Holly Brink has the ultimate guide to decode the lingo of business for new and seasoned agents. Continue reading

New academy seeks to prep real estate pros for public speaking

Founded by eXp Realty team leader Kendall Bonner, Industry Speaks Academy provides real estate professionals with structured training and feedback to ready them for speaking opportunities at events, podcasts and more. Continue reading

2025 existing-home sales miss 2024 pace by razor-thin 1K margin

Existing-home sales increased 5.1 percent month over month in December. However, it wasn’t enough to push 2025 above the previous year’s level. Continue reading

Alexander twins face new charge ahead of federal trial

Former luxury broker Oren Alexander and his ex-security executive twin brother, Alon Alexander, have been charged with a new count of sexual abuse by physical incapacitation in advance of their sex trafficking trial scheduled for Jan. 26. Continue reading

Mortgage firm Lower acquires Acopia Home Loans

Lower previously acquired residential portal and tech firm Movoto, and struck up a marketing partnership with HomeSmart. The Acopia deal helps the company expand in the Southeast. Continue reading

4 times Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman showed he’s one of a kind

From his start as a “pugnacious” young exec to recent appearances on reality TV, Kelman has given the real estate community many memorable moments to reflect on as he prepares to leave the industry this week. Continue reading

Agent confidence is outpacing market conditions in 2026

Coach Darryl Davis and his team have weathered many turbulent markets with their clients for decades, and they are predicting that confidence will be key for what’s ahead. Continue reading

The Compass-Anywhere deal has closed. Now the real work begins

The merger is not just about these two companies, Keith Robinson writes. It is about the shape of the whole real estate industry. Continue reading

How inflation is changing buyer behavior — and what agents can do 

Help buyers understand the long-term impact of a real estate purchase instead of getting hung up on short-term market challenges, Luke Babich writes. Continue reading