Opinion
Escalating costs and the impact of deferred maintenance mean that buyers and sellers aren't always on the same page, so buyers are walking away, bi-coastal luxury agent Cara Ameer writes
by Cara Ameer Feb 19
Opinion
If real estate and housing are your passion and your career, Rachael Hite writes, you should be among the foremost advocates to help all Americans find their way home
by Rachael Hite Feb 18
Opinion
If you're someone who believes fair housing should mean fair housing for everyone, LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance President Tommie Wehrle writes, it's time to get involved and lend your voice
by Tommie Wehrle Feb 12
Opinion
In honor of the convergence of DtMF, Black History Month and Super Bowl LX in Santa Clara County, Dr. Lee Davenport looks back at the ‘Godfather of Silicon Valley,’ Roy Lee Clay Sr.
by Lee Davenport Feb 10
Opinion
Drew Thompson explains why the era of complex, expensive real estate tech is over — and how you can build exactly what you need, right now
by Drew Thompson Feb 9
Opinion
The model Ori Harel spent 10 years building is going away. Now he's building a next-generation, AI-driven content creation platform. Here's why you should pivot in your business, too
by Ori Harel Feb 9
Opinion
Brown Harris Stevens CEO Bess Freedman looks at Zillow's early win in its fight with Compass and its implications for the future of PLNs
by Bess Freedman Feb 9
Opinion
Making the decision to change your brokerage model can be tedious, writes broker Sean McConnell. It's not just about splits and logos; it's about future-proofing your business
by Sean McConnell Feb 5
Opinion
American attitudes around home affordability will determine whether Congress treats housing as a priority or as another talking point to be dropped between election cycles
by America Foy Feb 4
Opinion
The industry needs hands-on boutique brokers more than ever before. Keith Robinson pays homage to their personal and professional value
by Keith Robinson Feb 2
Opinion
Without recalibrating how market power is measured, Sean Frank writes, future consolidations will clear regulatory review while transforming competitive market conditions
by Sean Frank Feb 2
Opinion
Accountability and genuine transparency are still missing from NAR's communications, coach Darryl Davis writes, and Realtors deserve better
by Darryl Davis Jan 29
Opinion
Diversity isn't a flaw in the American experiment, Darryl Davis writes. It's the founding blueprint, and real estate professionals have a role to play as doorkeepers of the American dream
by Darryl Davis Jan 29
Opinion
Contributor and broker Holly Brink says that alternative MLSs and associations across the country are offering agents the long-overdue flexibility they need
by Holly Brink Jan 27
Opinion
Maybe the MLS isn’t perfect, broker Dennis Norman writes, but it’s still the only tool we have that puts listings in front of everyone, not just the ones invited behind the curtain
by Dennis Norman Jan 27
Opinion
Progress will come from dozens of reforms — legislative, regulatory, executive and local — each removing one obstacle, lowering one cost or opening one more door, Craig Cheatham writes
by Craig Cheatham Jan 27