Attention listing agents: ‘Buyer beware’ won’t prevent a lawsuit

Unlike a car salesman or a furniture retailer, Darryl Davis writes, agents operate under a license issued by the state. That license comes with fiduciary duties. Continue reading

The retirement conversation that instantly elevates your authority

Agents who confidently address retirement planning don’t just sell homes, Jeff Sibel writes. They become the trusted authority in their market. Continue reading

CoStar continues defense of Homes.com strategy

CEO Andy Florance said Homes.com has the winning short- and long-term strategy after revealing that the company kept adding paid members in 2025. Continue reading

90% of podcasts don’t last past 3 episodes. Here’s how to keep going

New contributor Tim Garrity shares tips for building your brand reputation and client relationships by staying consistent with your podcast. Continue reading

Rev­o­lu­tion next: What ICNY 2026 re­veals about real estate’s future

As tech tools change, Roland Kampmeyer writes, the real estate professional must double down on the things that only humans can do with service and sensitivity. Continue reading

EXp touts ‘relentless execution’ as it reports growing losses in 2025

EXp had a full-year net loss of $22.7 million, up from $16.8 million in 2024. However, the company also grew revenue and worked to trim operating expenses. Continue reading

Watchdog: Beef up referral fee disclosure or prepare for lawsuits

A report released on Tuesday by the Consumer Policy Center suggested lawsuits will follow if brokerages, real estate portals and regulators don’t step in and add transparency first. Continue reading

Housing market splinters as inflation outpaces price growth

S&P Global, the Federal Housing Finance Agency and Redfin all released housing reports on Tuesday, revealing fracturing pricing trends and the market’s struggle to settle into a new normal. Continue reading

Is crypto ready for prime time in housing finance? Rate thinks so

Mortgage lender Rate has launched RateFi, a nationwide non-QM mortgage program that allows qualified borrowers to use verified cryptocurrency holdings for mortgage qualification without liquidating their digital assets. Continue reading

Mortgage rates have dipped below 6%. Here’s where it may unlock more transactions

The drop to 5.99 percent on 30-year fixed-rate mortgages in the wake of shifting tariff policies could unlock transactions in select markets in the Midwest and South, according to an analysis from Realtor.com. Continue reading