Brands by Integra enters Arizona with CITIEA partnership

Brands by Integra has acquired Phoenix brokerage CITIEA, marking the national network's first Arizona deal and the start of a planned southwest expansion. The partnership brings 72SOLD founder Greg Hague into a national listing strategy role and adds CITIEA's nearly 1,700 annual transactions and app

Rising property taxes stretch household budgets thin (VIDEO)

Property taxes are rising fast in 2026, shocking homeowners and straining budgets. Most still aren’t appealing their tax bills despite growing pressure.

Compass International Holdings execs: Consolidation must deliver real results

Compass International Holdings Brands and Century 21 execs say the future of consolidation hinges on unified tech platforms, stronger agent support and measurable consumer value.

How brokerage owners can optimize per-agent margins

Once recruiting is done, it's time for brokers to start looking at the amount of income they're making per agent, Joe Killinger writes.