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Why every real estate agent needs a signature candle

Jan 7, 2026

Troy Palmquist has used custom scented candles throughout his real estate career. Here’s why a private-label scent can become one of the most effective branding tools in an agent’s arsenal.

First Federal grows mortgage biz with NOLA Lending acquisition

Jan 6, 2026

The Florida-based thrift expands its retail mortgage operations into Louisiana and Mississippi, and will keep most of NOLA Lending Group's employees and brand identity.

Is AI working for you, or are you working for AI?

Jan 6, 2026

Christie's International Real Estate President Gavin Swartzman outlines three guiding principles that will help real estate brokers harness the power of AI to grow their value proposition and their business.

First-time buyers get creative with financing in 2026

Jan 6, 2026

Easing interest rates, down payment assistance and builder incentives are helping first-time homebuyers compete, according to the latest from the National Association of Realtors.

Klipster won’t rescue video listing apps: Tech Review

Jan 6, 2026

Tech expert Craig Rowe reviews Klipster. "The mobile application helps real estate agents create and share listing and social marketing content on its own consumer-facing network," he writes.

Clash of the titans: Looking back at the Zillow-Compass legal battle

Jan 6, 2026

Zillow and Compass are going head to head in an antitrust battle over the portal giant's Listing Access Standard. Here's a timeline of the rivalry and how the case has evolved.

Why this Atlanta real estate broker trademarked his systems

Jan 6, 2026

From door-to-door vacuum sales to building a real estate empire, Atlanta-based broker, coach and radio host, Cleve Gaddis, uncovers his blueprint for delivering repeatable results.

Running lean as an agent: 6 ways to do more with less in 2026

Jan 6, 2026

Running a leaner real estate business isn’t about cutting corners, but rather, reducing friction, Kevelyn Guzman writes. Here are six ways to streamline in 2026.

How this Florida team stays $1B ahead of the competition

Jan 6, 2026

The Jills Zeder Group at Coldwell Banker Realty routinely blows their competition out of the water. Jill Hertzberg shared how they do it again and again.

3 January mindset shifts that will help you start the year strong

Jan 5, 2026

Step into the new year with clarity, confidence and a positive mindset, Amy Corr writes, and get ready to make 2026 your best year yet.

Dermot Buffini makes way for brother Brian as coaching firm’s chief executive

Jan 5, 2026

After 13 years as CEO, Dermot Buffini will now serve as a board advisor and international brand ambassador at the well-known real estate coaching company.

New year. Now what? How to turn Q4 planning into a January pipeline

Jan 5, 2026

Aligning your goals and implementing the changes you've identified can make all the difference as you move your business into 2026, Lori Muller writes.