EXp rolled out updated referral disclosure forms on Monday. "Are we waiting for some third-party body that we're members of to have our back? As we learned, I'd rather be safe than sorry," Pareja said.
Zillow reverses course and removes climate data from listings
The portal announced last year that listings would begin showing climate data from First Street. Now, however, Zillow has pivoted so that, instead, listings feature a link to First Street's website.
$1.8 Million Homes in California
Midcentury modern homes in Rolling Hills Estates and San Rafael, and a Spanish Revival in Altadena
Shutdown blip, or worrying trend? Agent pipelines thin in November
A significant worsening of present-day client pipelines in November took real estate agents by surprise. Intel examines how likely it is that the trend will hold up.
To Thank Their Parents, They Bought Them a House
As children, they watched their parents work double shifts and multiple jobs. As adults, they gave their parents a version of the American dream.
How this agent-turned-coach went from no social media to 10M monthly organic views
In this episode, Ricky Carruth details how he built a million-dollar business as an agent (and then lost it) before becoming one of the most-recognized influencers in real estate.
Make 2026 your breakout year: Audit, refresh and reignite your real estate marketing
Find your winning formula for a bigger, brighter 2026, and stay authentic and audience-focused while showcasing your unique expertise, branding and marketing expert Stacey Ross Cohen writes.
Zillow Removes Climate Risk Scores From Home Listings
The scores aimed to predict a property’s risk from fires, floods and storms, but some in the real estate industry as well as homeowners have called them inaccurate.
Head of Instagram: You’re missing reach if you don’t do these 5 things
Instagram rewards the people who adapt, experiment and show up consistently, Jimmy Burgess writes. Use it to create momentum in 2026.
$2 Million Homes in São Paulo, Brazil
A modernist house in Alto de Pinheiros, an eight-acre estate in Campos do Jordão, and a 15th-floor apartment with city views.
My Condo Board Is So Secretive. How Do I Get More Information?
You have the right to seek documents and records from your building. Here’s how to do it.
The New York Neighborhoods That Best Protect Against Extreme Heat
The city’s new climate budgeting program is investing billions in keeping the city cool as the climate gets hotter.
How to Decorate a Country Home for the Holidays
The designer Shawn Henderson leans into simple greens and vintage lights for his home in Hillsdale, N.Y.
Trump’s Childhood Home Is on the Market for $2.3 Million
Also among November’s high-end real estate listings were Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne’s West Hollywood condo and Chris Chelios’s beachfront compound in Malibu.
Why your brand needs a ‘vibe’ (not red and green) this holiday season
Holiday marketing is shifting from years past as brands respond to tighter budgets, Gen Z influence rises and culture is shaped by hyper-specific aesthetics. From Uber’s grounded storytelling to Heinz’s nostalgia play and Meta’s AI tools, this season shows how much consumers want campaigns that feel real, useful and culturally aware. The same forces are reshaping real estate marketing, where value, emotion and clarity matter more than ever.
They Upsized to a Single-Family House in Brooklyn for Less Than $900,000. But Where?
When their Ditmas Park apartment became too cramped, a young family looked for a house in central Brooklyn where they could spread out. Here’s what they found.
Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Brooklyn
This week’s properties are in Carnegie Hill, Harlem and Clinton Hill.
Homes for Sale in New Jersey and New York
This week’s properties are a six-bedroom in Morristown and a four-bedroom in Mattituck.
Rep. Eric Swalwell sues Pulte, FHFA, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac
One of four Democrats subjected to criminal referrals by Pulte, Swalwell claims FHFA director "exercises unchecked control" over the mortgage giants and has abused his position by scouring their databases to concoct unfounded accusations of mortgage fraud.
Homebuyers came out in force last week, and rates are trending down
Applications for purchase mortgages hit a seasonally adjusted 2025 high last week, with FHA, VA, and USDA applications for less pricey homes driving the surge.