Focus Matters More Than Ever in 2026 Marketing

Focus Matters More Than Ever in 2026 Marketing

Tighter budgets, deeper AI use and audience fragmentation are pushing real estate pros to prioritize focus, consistency and clear positioning over trend chasing. NEW YORK – As 2026 unfolds, real estate businesses are facing accelerating change driven by tighter...
Separating Fact From Fiction on Home Equity

Separating Fact From Fiction on Home Equity

By Trevor Mahoney Home equity can be a powerful financial tool, but misconceptions about risk, access and borrowing options may lead homeowners to make costly decisions. NEW YORK – Home equity is one of the biggest sources of wealth for American homeowners. Without...
Wall-to-Wall Carpeting Making a Come Back

Wall-to-Wall Carpeting Making a Come Back

Designers say high-end wall-to-wall carpet made from natural fibers is gaining favor for comfort, texture and sound control in upscale, design-driven homes. NEW YORK – Once a 1970s home staple, wall-to-wall carpeting is reemerging in high-end residential design,...
Compass Completes $1.6B Anywhere Acquisition

Compass Completes $1.6B Anywhere Acquisition

By Amy Connolly The deal brings together roughly 340,000 real estate pros and affiliate broker-owners under Compass International Holdings, with Robert Reffkin at the helm. NEW YORK — Compass announces the completion of the Anywhere Real Estate $1.6 billion...
Florida Realtors Scholarship Apps Now Open

Florida Realtors Scholarship Apps Now Open

Florida residents can apply for 2026-27 academic awards starting at $1,000. Students in any major are eligible if they submit their online application by March 6. ORLANDO, Fla. — Who doesn’t need extra money to pay for college? Whether you’re the parent of a college...
Gmail Introduces AI Writing and Inbox Tools

Gmail Introduces AI Writing and Inbox Tools

By Michael Liedtke New AI features in Gmail can draft emails, answer inbox questions and flag tasks, as Google expands Gemini-powered tools. NEW YORK – More artificial intelligence is being implanted into Gmail as Google tries to turn the world’s most popular...