10 compelling reasons that your buyers should purchase now 

Help your buyer clients achieve their goals before the year ends, trainer Bernice Ross writes, and start 2026 strong with a commission check in your pocket.

Tech-focused, indie, big-box or family-style? How to choose the right brokerage for your team

Your brokerage sets the tone for your business, Jessica Souza writes. Here’s how to find the one that aligns with your goals, your culture and your long-term vision.

Fixer-upper or money pit? Key risks buyers face with aging homes

With the U.S. housing market stagnant, many buyers are eyeing older homes for affordability and location, Andrew Reichek writes, but structural risks make due diligence essential.

Zillow calls Chicago’s Private Listing Network a ‘hidden listing scheme’

Zillow delayed the rollout of its ban on privately marketed listings in the nation’s third largest market, but the portal appears ready to crack down on widely used Private Listing Network.