Why ‘leadership’ shouldn’t be a dirty word in real estate
Leadership is not something you do once you get the title, Lori Muller writes. It’s something you do every single day in every environment you’re in....
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7 things real estate brokers should do before the end of the year
End of year planning should be at the top of your to-do list now. Erica Ramus shares strategies to make it more effective and more impactful....
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Northeast sees strongest price gains in Q3 as median single-family home price hits $426,800
Home prices climbed in 77 percent of metro areas during the third quarter of 2025 as the median single-family home price in the U.S. rose by 1.7 percent year over year....
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Heard of a K-shaped economy? You’re living in it now
Much like the American people today, the economy is starkly divided — and it's impacting the real estate market. Here's how....
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How to keep agents motivated if they’re worried about commissions
Agents don't need more money, Verl Workman writes. They need more motivation and the confidence to achieve their professional goals in today's market....
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Why a better morning routine is your secret lead gen weapon
Adaptability and a user-friendly morning routine help ensure you keep your focus and energy high, no matter what comes your way in a day, coach Darryl Davis writes....
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Why gratitude and joy matter in the season of giving (and every season)
When we live from a state of joy and gratitude, our world expands, coach Melanie Klein writes. Here's how to put those mindsets to work as we approach the year's end....
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Demand for mortgages cools as rates rebound from 2025 low
Mortgage rates hit a new 2025 low of 6.12 percent on Oct. 28, but have been on the rise after Fed Chair Jerome Powell said there's no guarantee the Fed will cut rates for a third time in December....
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There’s nobody in charge of looking out for waste, fraud and abuse at Fannie and Freddie’s regulator
FHFA acting Inspector General John "Joe" Allen is set to be fired, Reuters reports, and the position is now vacant as the mortgage giants move toward a public offering....
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Why commissions have risen since the 2024 NAR settlement
Many expected commissions to fall after the 2024 NAR commission settlement, but data shows that average rates have actually ticked up slightly. Why?...
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