What factors pushed mortgage rates back up? Economist

Windermere’s Principal Economist Jeff Tucker looks at mortgage rates and the factors that have pushed them up more than a point since September. Continue reading

Verify by CallAction reduces risk as TCPA tightens: Tech Review

On Jan. 27, new rules for contacting consumers kick in. If you’re not compliant, you’re at serious risk of fines and lawsuits. Just ask Keller Williams. Continue reading

What you need to know about the cold call rule changes this month

For real estate agents, changes to the Telephone Consumer Protection Act on Jan. 27 will mean being extra careful with how you gather leads, contact potential clients and manage consent. Continue reading

Mark Doherty joins Sarkis Team at Douglas Elliman as vice president

Doherty is a Massachusetts native with more than 25 years of industry experience. He said a meeting with team cofounders Manny and George Sarkis “reinvigorated” his enthusiasm for real estate. Continue reading

LISTEN: Real estate leaders pen song to help LA wildfire families 

Marc Davison, John Heithaus and David Charron — leaders in LA and elsewhere in real estate — wrote and produced “Santa Ana Fury” in a bid to solicit donations for the Realtors Relief Foundation. Continue reading

5 cringey social media turnoffs to avoid in real estate

Want to add value and connect with potential clients through your social media platforms? Rachael Hite offers must-dos and never-dos to help you build know, like and trust authority. Continue reading

7 powerful ChatGPT prompts that make doing business a no-brainer

Agents who lean into using AI to serve their clients at a higher level, Jimmy Burgess writes, will absolutely outperform the agents who don’t embrace this technology. Continue reading

How to be more intentional, aligned in your relationship-building

In the fast-paced, competitive world of real estate entrepreneurship, coach Melanie Klein writes, the relationships you nurture are just as critical as the systems you implement. Continue reading

What’s the biggest challenge your business faces in 2025? Pulse

Are you anticipating some struggles this year from market forces, competition or other factors? What do you plan to do about it? Continue reading

What not to post: 9 common social media pitfalls to avoid

Social media is a powerful tool for real estate agents, but knowing what not to post is just as important as knowing what to share. Expert Jessi Healey outlines the top mistakes to avoid, from posting too much to ignoring comments, so you can maintain … Continue reading