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Redfin says it won’t follow Zillow in removing climate risk data
In a new report, Redfin revealed an uptick in demand for climate risk data following natural disasters such as California's wildfires and Texas' Hill Country floods.

Florida firm granted $24K after buyer breaks broker agreement
Echo Fine Properties took a homebuyer to arbitration this year, after learning the buyer purchased a property with another firm's agent in violation of their buyer broker agreement, and was awarded $24,000.

‘Owning Manhattan’s’ Tricia Lee gets candid about not being featured in the Season 2 trailer
Find out how the "honorary mayor of Brooklyn" handled her fans’ outcry, what her expansion into Manhattan has been like, and what she really thinks about Jessica Markowski’s social media.

Erik Carlson is ‘hopeful’ about 2026 — and REMAX’s future
CEO Erik Carlson reflected on the franchisor's growth in 2025 and offered predictions about 2026, which is primed to offer better affordability and sales.

6 books that will rewire you in 2026. Add them to your reading list
These are the books that Real Estate Insiders Unfiltered host Keith Robinson says rewired his brain, changed his habits and helped him grow professionally.

Falling mortgage rates are helping with affordability and starting to bring buyers back: ICE
Tighter inventories in some markets have helped firm up home prices in recent months, so many homebuyers will remain stretched unless mortgage rates keep falling.

Zillow, Compass make final push ahead of hearing decision
Zillow and Compass have laid out their main arguments from a four-day injunction hearing last month. The judge will use these filings to decide the fate of Zillow's private listing policy during an antitrust suit.

How boutique brokerages can thrive as big brands merge
Marketing and transformation experts Troy Palmquist and Lauren Henss discuss the future for smaller indie brokerages in the face of rampant real estate industry consolidation.

What you should NOT delegate to a financial planner
Delegating financial tasks can free up your time, but some decisions should never leave your hands, Amanda Neely writes. Here's what to keep close.

Husband accused of killing real estate exec wife shopped for body disposal, cleanup supplies
The second week of Brian Walshe's murder trial saw the prosecution present physical evidence from the crime scene and video evidence related to the disposal of real estate executive Ana Walshe's body.

11 reasons homesellers should list during the holidays 
Agents who lean in during the holidays, coach Darryl Davis writes, are the ones whose businesses end the year strong and start the new year already ahead.

Trump claimed 2 homes as principal residences in the 1990s, ProPublica reports
The White House denies wrongdoing, and loans were paid off long ago, but circumstances are similar to political rivals' deals that Trump has called fraudulent.

Buyer’s agent commissions see rebound in wake of settlement
The average buyer's agent commission was 2.42 percent during the third quarter, which is still below averages from 2023, but higher than rates following the announcement about industry practice changes after the NAR settlement.

How to help sellers price homes strategically in a shifting market
The right pricing strategy gets your seller client to the closing table faster and helps them achieve their real estate goals, Luke Babich writes.

How MLSs are responding to NAR’s national policy shift: Intel survey
Now that real estate's largest trade group has lifted its national policy that ties MLS access to Realtor membership, local groups are beginning to weigh in.

Lessons from ‘Stranger Things’: Visibility in an Upside Down market
Season 5 of "Stranger Things" delivers a surprising roadmap for today’s real estate market. As conditions flip and competition tightens, the show’s focus on identity, trust and hyperlocal expertise mirrors exactly what helps agents stay visible when everything else feels a little Upside Down.

Finding power and purpose in brand evolution
A rebrand isn’t about changing who you are but clarifying what you stand for. HomeSmart’s evolution shows how aligning identity, culture and purpose can strengthen relationships and create momentum for future growth.

What happens when you stop selling bedrooms and start selling Saturday mornings
Agents who lead with lifestyle, not layouts, are winning buyers in a market shaped by delayed life decisions.