Real estate and the K-shaped economy
Economists say we're living in a K-shaped economy right now. Here's what that means for you, and for the real estate market
real estate agent commissions rose
Opinion
Many expected commissions to fall after the 2024 NAR commission settlement, but data shows that average rates have actually ticked up slightly. Why?⁣
by Lee Davenport Nov 5
From Vegas to venture capital: Navigating the uncertain path of the proptech founder
Proptech founders across the growth spectrum share their experiences of what goes into turning a technology passion into a functional company
by Craig C. Rowe Nov 5
kiss your way to productivity
Don't let the mundane suck up your time and energy, Carl Medford writes. Use the KISS method to improve your productivity and simplify your life
by Carl Medford Nov 4
New Fannie, Freddie housing goals may hurt working families
A coalition of groups has warned that the Trump administration's goals for the mortgage giants will leave up to 177K lower income homebuyers looking elsewhere for a loan
by Matt Carter Nov 4
Share of first-time homebuyers falls to lowest point ever
Homebuyers and homesellers are also older, with the median age of first-time buyers rising to 40, according to a new report on homebuyers and sellers from the National Association of Realtors
by Taylor Anderson Nov 4
Russ Cofano and NAR building in Chicago
Opinion
The trade group's control over membership, access and pricing exacerbates risk for members and the clients they serve each day
by Russ Cofano Nov 4
10 compelling reasons that your buyers should purchase now 
Help your buyer clients achieve their goals before the year ends, trainer Bernice Ross writes, and start 2026 strong with a commission check in your pocket
by Bernice Ross Nov 4
It's 'difficult' for buyers 'to negotiate lower commission rates,' watchdog says
The Consumer Policy Center says that buyer's agents have learned to hedge against the newfound ability of buyers and sellers to negotiate rates
by Taylor Anderson Nov 3
Is the housing market in the midst of a recession? Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent thinks so
The Treasury Secretary blamed the Federal Reserve for the current housing recession and said that if the central bank cut interest rates more quickly, the recession might come to a close
Real estate agent using digital tools with AI interface overlay, symbolizing collaboration between humans and artificial intelligence in real estate.
AI adoption in real estate is evolving fast, but its real progress comes from people — the agents, brokers and marketers shaping how the technology works with them
by Jessi Healey Nov 3
8M reasons to focus: A data-driven Q4 reality check for real estate
There are more than enough motivated buyers and sellers ready to transact right now, Jason Waugh writes, and many are the most motivated ones we see all year
by Jason Waugh Nov 3
Compass targets Zillow's warnings to agents in new brief
In a new brief filed as part of the case against Zillow, Compass criticized the portal's alleged powers of 'intimidation' and claimed it was trying to serve as a regulatory agency
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 31
More problems for homebuyer as government shutdown hit 30 days
Fannie and Freddie will want government employees to show they have reserves, and some homeowners are now outside 30-day grace period for National Flood Insurance Program renewals
by Matt Carter Oct 31
Why the NAR settlement has become a blessing, not a curse
Opinion
By removing the automatic assumption of buyer’s agent fees, we’re putting the focus back where it belongs, Darryl Davis writes, on fiduciary duty, negotiation and service
by Darryl Davis Oct 31