Real Estate News

New data shows the colossal scale of Compass the megabrokerage
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 8:45:20
New data released last week gives a clearer picture of the effect of consolidation on the real estate industry. read more»

What ‘Summer House’ star Ciara Miller’s story teaches the real estate industry about Black wealth
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 8:00:27
The family home is often the first and only model of homeownership a Black child ever sees, Mo Gatling writes. It shapes what feels possible. read more»

The housing market isn’t breaking. It’s being rebuilt in real time
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 22:42:06
While the industry debates exposure, writes contributor Deb Siefkin, the structure of the market and how buyers find homes is being rewritten. read more»

NWMLS is one of few MLSs that don’t allow coming soons. Redfin says that should change
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 21:50:20
Redfin veteran Joe Rath — now at parent Rocket — said his company "supports a seller’s choice in how their property is marketed." read more»

30-year mortgage rate inches down to 4-week low
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 19:52:10
Mortgage rates have dropped to an average of 6.30 percent, renewing hope in a more active spring homebuying season. read more»

Where the line meets between fiduciary duty and fair housing
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 19:40:14
When access to a home is filtered through limited showings, selective exposure or overly restrictive buyer criteria, the result is fewer opportunities for certain buyers to participate at all, new Inman contributor Colette Stevenson writes. read more»

Here’s what your 1st meeting with a buyer should look like
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 19:25:25
Your first meeting with a buyer is not a hurdle to get over, coach Darryl Davis writes. It is the foundation of everything that comes next. read more»

Spring has sprung, but the inventory crunch is still in full swing
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 19:18:48
Frederick Warburg Peters looks at the spring market in New York City and the factors that are impacting inventory. read more»

Century 21 revisits ‘The Joy of Home’ in new marketing campaign
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:47:14
During its Las Vegas conference, Century 21 debuted "Color of Happiness," a sequel to the franchisor's hit 2024 commercial. read more»

Real estate ‘finfluencer’ gets jail time for $23M Ponzi scheme
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:48:47
Tyler Bossetti has been sentenced to six years in federal prison for pushing fraudulent real estate investments and committing tax fraud. read more»

Exposed beams, Victorian style top Zillow’s buyer engagement index
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:56:23
Exposed beams bring a 20 percent boost in daily buyer engagement, according to Zillow's newly launched Buzz Index, which tracks clicks, saves and return visits across more than 600 home features and design styles. read more»

How ‘Owning Manhattan’s’ Peter Zeitzaff got an ‘Ivy League MBA’ in 3 months
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 8:50:41
Through persistence, hard work and mastering his craft, Peter Zaitzeff went from slinging burgers to the target of Ryan Serhant’s recruiting efforts. Here’s how he did it and what agents can learn. read more»

Why your best agents ignore your brokerage’s tech stack
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 8:00:35
If your top agents aren’t using your tech stack, it’s not a training, culture or communication problem, The Agency's Zane Burnett writes. It’s a product problem. read more»

You don’t grow by doing more. You grow by doing better
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 0:26:07
According to real estate top producer Kat Kosmala, growth comes from developing and implementing systems that work. read more»

Why fluctuating rates raise the stakes for home inspections
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 22:23:56
New contributor and CEO Charles Furlough explains that inspections are not just about safety but also about financial pitfalls in today’s market. read more»

Disney outlines plans for 4,000-home North Carolina community
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 20:31:06
Dubbed Asteria, the 1,500-acres development will include a mix of single-family homes, condos, duplexes and apartments. read more»

How not to lose your real estate license (and torpedo your career)
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 19:58:40
You worked hard for your real estate license. Don't let a foolish mistake (or purposeful error) result in disciplinary proceedings against you. read more»

No one’s training new agents for this part of real estate
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 19:05:07
One of the first things new agents need to know is how to help a client step back and think clearly about their real estate goals and challenges, broker-owner Deb Siefkin writes. read more»