Indianapolis crowned the most ‘buyer-friendly’ market in 2026
The South, Midwest and Mid-Atlantic dominated Zillow's buyer-friendly markets list, with homebuyers finding favorable pricing trends and greater negotiation leverage....
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Homebuyers canceled deals at their highest rate ever in December
Homebuyers in the U.S. canceled about 40,000 purchase agreements during the month of December — a record for any December dating back to at least 2017....
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Non-Realtor access has altered the MLS landscape. How common is it?
Since the National Association of Realtors announced its policy change, more MLSs have provided updates on their membership requirements. Here's what Intel has learned surveying hundreds of real estate agents in recent months....
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The Byron Effect: A legacy of leadership, service and results
The real impact of your work rarely shows up at the closing table. Instead, it echoes throughout the years as your clients live their lives and make the memories that matter to them....
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The ‘micro team’ strategy that sold 1,000 homes in 2025
The Hogan Group’s Mike Hogan and Alicia Pittman share how they’ve built a top-performing, 80-agent team in Virginia that still feels personal thanks to micro teams, mentorship and leadership....
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Innovative home warranties: How tech is transforming protection for today’s homeowners
At the core of innovative home warranties is homeowner empowerment. Digital-first solutions are essential for modern buyers and their agents....
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5 things buyers and sellers don’t care about (and what DOES matter)
When you stop making marketing about yourself and start making it about buyers and sellers, Jimmy Burgess writes, everything changes....
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Super Bowl ads aren’t playing the same game anymore
Super Bowl ads aren’t just competing with each other anymore. They’re reflecting a broader shift across platforms, algorithms and media strategy, where visibility is earned through intent, clarity and relevance rather than volume or spectacle....
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What you should know about California’s new listing photo law
A new California law changes what agents must disclose when doctoring listing photos. America Foy breaks down what you can (and can’t) do and the consequences for not disclosing....
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Tenants in HUD housing now have to prove they’re US citizens
Secretary Scott Turner vowed the agency would "leave no stone unturned" in rooting out non-citizens who might be taking advantage of HUD-funded housing....
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