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Generational wealth, foreign buyers, rising prices: Sotheby’s Luxury Outlook for 2026

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The luxury market is poised for steady growth this year, with multiple factors driving the market toward a fruitful and lucrative 2026. Continue reading →

ERA chief on 2026: Will agents ‘lose their cognitive ability’ to AI?

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ERA Brand President Alex Vidal talks negotiations, relationships and how leaders can ensure their agents maintain a high emotional IQ amid the rise of artificial intelligence. Continue reading →

Why every real estate agent needs a signature candle

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Troy Palmquist has used custom scented candles throughout his real estate career. Here’s why a private-label scent can become one of the most effective branding tools in an agent’s arsenal. Continue reading →

Fannie, Freddie regulator vows to protect consumers from rising credit report fees

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FHFA Director Bill Pulte’s tweet dented Equifax, Experian and TransUnion shares as the MBA renewed calls to do away with tri-merge reporting. Continue reading →

7 questions you MUST ask buyers before meeting in person

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Qualify your buyer prospects up front with these proven questions to ensure you get your transaction to the closing table, Derek Carlson writes. Continue reading →

Is AI working for you, or are you working for AI?

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Christie’s International Real Estate President Gavin Swartzman outlines three guiding principles that will help real estate brokers harness the power of AI to grow their value proposition and their business. Continue reading →

First Federal grows mortgage biz with NOLA Lending acquisition

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The Florida-based thrift expands its retail mortgage operations into Louisiana and Mississippi, and will keep most of NOLA Lending Group’s employees and brand identity. Continue reading →

Klipster won’t rescue video listing apps: Tech Review

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Tech expert Craig Rowe reviews Klipster. “The mobile application helps real estate agents create and share listing and social marketing content on its own consumer-facing network,” he writes. Continue reading →

First-time buyers get creative with financing in 2026

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Easing interest rates, down payment assistance and builder incentives are helping first-time homebuyers compete, according to the latest from the National Association of Realtors. Continue reading →

Clash of the titans: Looking back at the Zillow-Compass legal battle

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Zillow and Compass are going head to head in an antitrust battle over the portal giant’s Listing Access Standard. Here’s a timeline of the rivalry and how the case has evolved. Continue reading →