Trump seeks to ban institutional investors from buying single-family homes
The president's announcement was made against the backdrop of high inflation, which Trump blamed on former President Biden and Democrats in Congress....
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Referrals you never see coming: The lesson every agent needs
You’re never speaking to just one person. You’re speaking to their entire unseen network, Jeff Sibel writes. Real estate rewards long-term relationships more than short-term commissions....
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CoStar plans to slash spending on Homes.com through 2030
After investing heavily to create a fourth competing major real estate search portal, CoStar said Wednesday that it would cut spending on Homes.com by 35 percent this year....
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Newrez bets on AI with strategic investment in startup HomeVision
The top five lender and loan servicer says it's already using HomeVision's AI technology to evaluate collateral and will expand its capabilities to create an automated end-to-end underwriting platform, including income, assets and credit....
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A Texas couple promised a ‘Chip and Joanna Gaines vibe.’ Instead they stole nearly $5M
Chris and Raquelle Judge earned $4.8 million from renovation projects they didn't complete, leaving some clients out of more than six figures in costs....
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Generational wealth, foreign buyers, rising prices: Sotheby’s Luxury Outlook for 2026
The luxury market is poised for steady growth this year, with multiple factors driving the market toward a fruitful and lucrative 2026....
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ERA chief on 2026: Will agents ‘lose their cognitive ability’ to AI?
ERA Brand President Alex Vidal talks negotiations, relationships and how leaders can ensure their agents maintain a high emotional IQ amid the rise of artificial intelligence....
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How this team leader closes 950 deals a year on cruise control
How do you lead a 70-agent team to 950 deals a year without burning out? In this episode, Matt Delhougne, shares the systems, structure and mindset behind his massive St. Louis team....
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Why every real estate agent needs a signature candle
Troy Palmquist has used custom scented candles throughout his real estate career. Here’s why a private-label scent can become one of the most effective branding tools in an agent’s arsenal....
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Fannie, Freddie regulator vows to protect consumers from rising credit report fees
FHFA Director Bill Pulte's tweet dented Equifax, Experian and TransUnion shares as the MBA renewed calls to do away with tri-merge reporting....
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