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NAHREP panel tackles supply, state of Hispanic homeownership

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The National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP) released its annual State of Hispanic Homeownership Report, revealing that Hispanic households added a net gain of 441,000 owner-households in 2025, the largest single-year increase since the U.S. Census Bureau began collecting the data in 1975. Without those gains, the total number of U.S. homeowners would […]

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When comps are scarce, here’s how to price and market a listing

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Pricing a home is always a unique challenge for real estate agents, but it can be especially daunting in a low-turnover market. The current real estate turnover rate, or the rate at which homes change hands, is at its lowest rate in 30 years, according to a Redfin analysis. One of the main reasons is

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Howard Hanna settles homebuyer commission case as courtroom tensions escalate

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Hanna Holdings, the parent company of Howard Hanna Real Estate Services, has settled the homebuyer commission lawsuits.  In a filing in the Davis homebuyer commission lawsuit on Monday, attorneys for Hanna Holdings indicated that the company had reached a settlement agreement in the Tuccori home buyer commission lawsuit via an opt-in feature in that lawsuit’s

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Ownli expands to 43 states with commission-free home listing platform

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Ownli has launched its real estate platform nationwide across 43 states, positioning its commission-free model as an alternative to current compensation fees, the company announced Tuesday. The Denver-based company said that as of March 1, 2026, its platform features more than 500,000 active properties across the U.S., representing $313 billion in total market value and

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The power of leading with influence in real estate sales

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One truth stands clear: real estate sales are built on trust, not persuasion. Yet, many agents still wrestle with outdated sales tactics, focusing on pushing products rather than understanding client needs. The most successful agents, however, don’t sell at all. Instead, they lead with influence and trust, employing a methodology that empowers clients, builds lasting

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National Land Realty rolls out tiered commission model aimed at boosting agent earnings

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National Land Realty has introduced a new commission structure that lets land brokers and agents choose from three different plans, including an option that allows top producers to scale up to a 100% commission split, the company announced March 31. The Greenville, South Carolina-based land brokerage said its new “Enhanced Commission and Growth Plan” is

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Real estate agents: The pricing conversation has changed — have you?

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Here’s a truth that’s going to sting a little: if you’re still walking into listing appointments armed with the same pricing presentation you used in 2021, you’re bringing a butter knife to a sword fight. The market has fundamentally shifted, and the agents who haven’t shifted with it are watching listings expire, price reductions pile

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Indiana Regional MLS taps REcore for AI compliance platform

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Indiana Regional MLS (IRMLS) has signed an agreement with REcore to deploy Navigator by Lundy, an AI-powered knowledge and compliance platform, across its MLS and shareholder associations. In a move aimed at standardizing support and compliance across its footprint, IRMLS will provide Navigator access not only to its internal staff but also to its shareholder

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What a visit to NAR revealed about leadership change

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I’ll be honest with you — I’m not always the most charitable voice when it comes to the National Association of Realtors. Those of you who follow me know I say what’s on my mind, and for a while, my mind hasn’t been particularly generous toward NAR leadership. So, when I received an invitation to

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The housing blind spot: Why the Senate’s housing bill is a start, not a solution

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The passage of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act felt like a rare event in Washington: genuine, overwhelming bipartisanship. In a political climate defined by caustic friction, an 89-10 vote in the Senate isn’t a legislative victory; it is a confession. It is an admission by both parties that housing affordability has reached a

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