How Great Brokers Grow Stronger Teams

How Great Brokers Grow Stronger Teams

By Jill Butler A talent-focused approach, including selective recruiting, clear vision and strong culture, can help brokers build businesses that stay steady in shifting markets. CHICAGO –  Here’s the truth I’ve learned since opening my brokerage: Yes, transactions,...
Luxury Market Holds Firm in 2025

Luxury Market Holds Firm in 2025

High-end homes continue to outperform the broader market nationally, with tighter supply and all-cash sales helping demand hold firm despite mixed economic signals. NEW YORK – Luxury homebuyers are showing clearer signs of resilience even as broad housing demand...
AI Solutions That Reshape Agent Workflows

AI Solutions That Reshape Agent Workflows

AI platforms now help agents handle lead generation, virtual staging, customer interactions and data analysis, streamlining routine tasks and improving efficiency. NEW YORK – With artificial intelligence, the real estate sector can automate time-consuming tasks and...
Fed to Weigh Potential Rate Cut

Fed to Weigh Potential Rate Cut

By Amy Connolly The latest outlook shows strong expectations for a quarter-point cut as the Fed reviews easing inflation and softer spending ahead of Wednesday’s decision. WASHINGTON — With Federal Reserve policymakers meeting this week, many home buyers, sellers and...
Affordability Shifts Buyer, Seller Behavior

Affordability Shifts Buyer, Seller Behavior

Delistings jumped nearly 38% as more owners stepped back nationwide, while buyers turned to affordable “refuge markets,” Realtor.com reported. AUSTIN, Texas — The U.S. housing market held to the steady pattern that has defined much of 2025 this November but beneath...
How 2025 Can Guide 2026 Planning

How 2025 Can Guide 2026 Planning

A look back at 2025 market conditions and consumer trends is helping agents identify what worked, what didn’t and how to approach their 2026 business plans. NEW YORK — Real estate professionals preparing for 2026 are taking a closer look at what truly shaped their...