A Realtor.com report found the growing “commute tax” is shrinking home searches as buyers factor transportation costs into overall affordability. Florida agents say commute times and day-to-day travel expenses are becoming increasingly important in housing decisions. Rising gas prices and return-to-office mandates are reshaping how buyers search for homes, with some Florida house hunters placing … Read more
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — One of Colorado’s most prominent companies – and among the world’s most recognizable real estate brands – may be making a headquarters move to Florida as part of an $880 million transaction announced Monday by tech-based real estate firm Real Brokerage. RE/MAX Holdings, founded in 1973 by pioneering broker and entrepreneur Dave Liniger and his wife Gail, has been purchased by Real, … Read more
Scams tied to property deals are rising, with more than 12,000 victims reported. AI is making schemes harder to detect and easier to scale. WASHINGTON – Cyber criminals stole more than $275 million through real estate-related fraud from at least 12,368 victims last year, according to a new report from the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint … Read more
Earnest money shows buyers are committed and financially ready, helping sellers feel more secure about accepting an offer. NEW YORK – Question: My husband and I are trying to buy a home. We got prequalified, as our real estate agent recommended and have the lender ready, but our offers keep getting rejected. Our agent believes … Read more
AI is already reshaping how agents work. Here’s why brokers need clear guardrails. NAR’s AI policy template can help you get started. CHICAGO — Artificial intelligence is already embedded in the way many real estate professionals work. Agents are using it for drafting listing descriptions, responding to leads, generating marketing content, developing CMAs and analyzing … Read more
NEW YORK — Every spring, thousands of homeowners list with the same goal: Sell quickly and walk away with the highest possible price. But in the busiest season of the year, strong demand alone doesn’t decide the outcome. The difference between a good sale and a great one often comes down to a handful of … Read more
AI tools are helping brokerages protect their brand, streamline operations and standardize onboarding, freeing agents and staff to focus on higher-value work. NEW YORK — Artificial intelligence (AI) adoption is increasingly focused on reducing friction rather than replacing people, as brokerages look for ways to improve consistency, protect their brand and free up staff time … Read more
Delistings are rising in some markets as pricing gaps widen. Agents can keep sellers committed by setting realistic prices and staying proactive. CHICAGO – Home sellers are increasingly second-guessing the For Sale sign and stepping back if their homes don’t attract the offers they expect, according to a new report from Realtor.com. It highlights a … Read more
Emerging tech is helping agents spot buyer intent sooner, prompting timely outreach that turns interest into real conversations as 2026 approaches. NEW YORK — Real estate tech leaders are outlining the tools they believe will give agents an edge in 2026, with AI-driven platforms changing how professionals search, nurture and convert business. Inside Real Estate … Read more
First-time buyers can overlook steps that add real costs, from skipping pre-approval to underestimating expenses and making credit moves before closing. NEW YORK – Buying your first home is exciting and, let’s be honest, a little overwhelming. Between mortgage terms, bidding wars and market pressure, it’s easy to overlook key steps or make snap decisions. … Read more
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