Lesson Learned: Play the long game as you build your brokerage
Find out how this New York City broker got his start, and learn about the core leadership principles that guide his success....
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NAR spent big on exec salaries, marketing and lobbying in 2024
The association's IRS Form 990, which was recently released to industry media, shows where its priorities lie when it comes to spending, but also paints a picture of the state of things before "fiscal discipline" by its new CEO fully kicked in, NAR said....
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6 housing market predictions for 2026, according to an economist
From mortgage rates to homeownership rates and more, Windermere’s Principal Economist Jeff Tucker provides insights tailor-made for 2026....
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Do AI cost estimates hurt more than they help?
No algorithm can replace the discipline, expertise and trust that real estate agents bring to home pricing estimates, Lindsey Harn writes....
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Real (Estate) Talk: Can a 50-year mortgage offer any benefits?
Many agents have been reading headlines about the good and bad of 50-year mortgage options for consumers. Broker and expert Dr. Lee Davenport advises agents to look to the goal of the consumer and weigh it against the risk...
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How to spot the latest wave of text scams targeting real estate pros
Find out how to spot the language that indicates a real estate agent scam, so you can stay safe and protect your pocketbook....
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Fannie, Freddie moving to adopt more inclusive credit scores
Lenders to get historical FICO Score 10T data within weeks, setting the stage for the eventual retirement of FICO Classic score and competition with VantageScore 4.0. ...
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Americans pull back in some foreign markets as dollar wobbles
Climate change, authenticity, cryptocurrency and more are also all on the minds of jet-setting international buyers, according to a new report....
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Yes, you do buy real estate leads! You just don’t realize it yet
Don't ignore the potential of paid leads, Josh Ries writes, especially if you're spending your time and energy generating leads on your own....
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Homebuyers made time for mortgages around Thanksgiving
Demand for purchase loans hit a new 2025 high last week after adjusting for the holiday, with mortgage rates near a low for the year and a Dec. 10 Fed rate cut on tap....
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