When you say yes to something misaligned, you’re saying no to your deeper purpose, Debra Trappen writes. Discover the power of saying no and claiming your value.
Hiring a home staging company? Ask these essential questions first
After owing a staging company for 20 years, team leader Carl Medford lists seven categories of critical questions to ask before selecting a stager for you and your listings.
YouTuber Kyler Ferris unveils video mega team after return to eXp
Ferris has launched what eXp Realty calls a "first-of-its-kind video-powered mega team" in Houston, in partnership with eXp real estate agent and YouTube creator Joe Rodriguez.
24-year-old Twitch streamer Adin Ross buys $26M Florida mansion
The controversial Grand Theft Auto streamer secured the 10-acre property with a $12.7 million mortgage. The sellers are aerospace executives who built a new home on the estate in 2024.
It’s not just KW! Compass was hit with a telemarketing lawsuit, too
A renter outside Portland, Oregon, sued Compass this week, saying its agents contacted her despite her phone being on the National Do Not Call Registry and multiple requests to stop calling.
TurboTenant, Rent Butter integrate to smooth tenant screening
TurboTenant's integration of Rent Butter will embed what the companies are calling “near-instant” credit and background checks into the application process, removing it as a secondary, stand-alone action in the application ecosystem.
Can You Guess the Hidden Costs of Homeownership?
Are you prepared for the routine expenses (and costly surprises) of homeownership?
Housing starts plunge 10% in May to lowest level since 2020
New residential construction made progress in completions but largely fell short on starts and permits, according to new data released Wednesday by the US Census Bureau and HUD.
How the Peacock Chair Became a Hallmark of Black American Décor
The regal seat continues to be part of Black American social traditions.
Lake Homes Realty branches out with new firm for mountain homes
The standalone brokerage will service clients across 21 states to start, with a focus on homes at elevation, with a mountain view, or those within a community shaped by the mountains.
Lone Wolf inks integration partnership with Follow Up Boss
Customers of both Lone Wolf and Follow Up Boss no longer have to worry about separate logins or jumping between applications thanks to a new partnership between the popular software brands.
Redfin teams up with Thumbtack on home improvement offering
The partnership is meant to help homeowners find tradespeople who can do tasks such as painting, cleaning, HVAC maintenance and more, the companies announced Wednesday.
Can You Guess the Hidden Costs of Homeownership?
Are you prepared for the routine expenses (and costly surprises) of homeownership?
$1.3 Million Homes in Kentucky, Washington and Massachusetts
A farmhouse in London, a bungalow in Seattle and a condo in a Queen Anne revival in Somerville.
How to Avoid Even the Unintended Results of Your Ecological Mistakes
Efforts to create plantings that welcome wildlife — birds, snakes, frogs, insects — can backfire. You can do better. Start by turning off the outdoor lights.
Sugar Land, Texas: Where Cultural Diversity Is a Point of Pride
A Houston suburb where master-planned communities abound and immigrants thrive.
6 tips for avoiding lawsuits, legal fees and court in real estate
Here are six common reasons lawsuits happen in real estate. If you want to avoid complicated litigation, follow these best practices from trainer Bernice Ross.
Lock it down! How to get prospects to commit to consultations
Preparation and precision matter when you’re trying to set a booked interview or consultation, broker-owner Kristine Milkovich writes. Here are six steps to book the appointment.
Real estate changes fast. What do you want to know more about?
Artificial intelligence, a landmark lawsuit, private listing networks — this industry has seen a lot of change this past year. We want to know: What do you need more information about?
Sellers leave money on the table with privately sold listings
The data doesn’t lie: For the vast majority of sellers, the most effective and profitable way to sell a home is to list it publicly on the MLS, Windermere economist Jeff Tucker writes.