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 guided his success.
George Morales elected to NRMLA board
Morales currently chairs the Reverse Mortgage Work Group Mortgage Industry Quality Assurance Organization . George Morales “It is a tremendous honor to join NRMLA’s Board of Directors,” Morales said in a statement. “Reverse mortgages are entering a new era of innovation, and I am grateful for the opportunity to help lead our industry forward.” Together, […]
Bright MLS forecasts 2026 as reset year, not a rebound
Average mortgage rates are expected to remain above 6 percent next year, rising from about 6.25 percent in early 2026 to 6.15 percent in the fourth quarter as economic conditions ease. Existing home sales are forecast to climb 9% to 4.51 million—still lower than prior activity but up from recent lows. Inventory is projected to […]
Ridley founder says platforms, not agents, will eventually be at the center of the transaction
The self-selling company just received new funding. Meanwhile, CEO Mike Chambers says his company “wants to support agents” who are “arguably the first consumer.”
It looks like the CoStar-Zillow legal battle is changing venues
Costar agreed that moving the case from New York to Washington would likely make the proceedings more efficient for all parties.
Futuristic Smart Home With a Self-Cleaning Pool Hits the Market in Massachusetts for $4.2 Million
A custom-built Massachusetts residence is redefining what it means to sit back and relax. Located on a leafy 0.7-acre parcel in Lexington, the six-bedroom property, on the market for $4.19 million, is a home that still feels sculptural and relaxed within easy reach of Boston. It starts long before you even step foot inside the […]
Ellen DeGeneres’ $30 Million U.K. Farmhouse Is Hit by More Flooding Months After She Listed It—as Rumors Swirl She’s Planning a Return to the U.S.
A spacious farmhouse Ellen DeGeneres And Portia de Rossi Bought as their initial home base during their move to the UK which is reportedly surrounded by high flood waters – just five months after the couple listed the property for £30million. DeGeneres, 67, and De Rossi, 52, bought the 43-acre property in June 2024 for […]
Dual licensing is on the rise. Is it the right move for your business?
This trend is in response to how clients’ lives have evolved since holding real estate licenses in more than one state or market, writes Kevin Guzman, but it’s not for everyone.
Redfin on 2026: Affordability improves, sales rise only slightly
According to economists at Redfin, buyers remain on the spot due to concerns about the broader economy, which expects modest sales growth and slowing home prices after 2011.
This team is jumping on the private listing platform trend (EXCLUSIVE)
One of the top brokerages in Massachusetts has created its own team-led private listing network, as more brokerages compete for client listings on their platforms.