During BAM BBQ, Ryan Serhant shared six actionable tips for agents using AI to build their brand and generate leads. From AI search optimization to storytelling and time management, Serhant outlines how to get results.
The National Association of Realtors® has launched a new member-exclusive Market Statistics Dashboard featuring metro-level data on affordability, pricing, and housing trends.
Zillow’s July 15 update introduced five new tools, including SkyTour and an upgraded BuyAbility with 1.5 million users, to enhance affordability insights, tour scheduling, and rental cost transparency.
ATTOM’s recent analysis of its Q1 2025 U.S. Home Equity & Underwater Report shows that 46.2% of mortgaged homes are equity-rich, down from 47.7% in Q4 2024.
Homeownership is slipping for younger Americans, with the average first-time buyer now 38 years old, according to the Guardian.
Realtor.com’s June 2025 report ranks Springfield, MA as the hottest housing market for the second month in a row, with homes selling in just 23 days and drawing 3.4 times more views than the national average.
Realtor.com® has acquired Zenlist, a mobile-first platform used by over 35,000 agents for collaborative search and client communication.
In a new Playmakers podcast, Andrew Flachner interviews Palantir co-founder Joe Lonsdale on how AI will reshape real estate. Lonsdale explains why top agents will thrive with AI while middle-tier agents face increasing pressure, and what agents must do now to stay relevant.
A new report from Anytime Estimate shows that 60% of buyers see nearby Airbnbs as a negative, with 28% offering less and 32% walking away entirely. And nearly half of Americans (49%) support a full ban on short-term rentals (STRs) in residential neighborhoods.
According to a Zillow news release, pet-friendly rental listings rent eight days faster on average and attract 9% more views, 12% more saves, and 11% more shares than those that don’t allow pets. The report also reveals that 58% of renters now have pets.
As Compass defends its listing funnel, Leo Pareja questions its impact on transparency. And in this week’s Real Word, Byron and Nicole review Pareja’s op-ed and debate whether Compass’s internal messaging aligns with a consumer-first approach.
After devastating floods in Texas left more than 120 dead and over 170 missing, real estate professionals are stepping up with grassroots and large-scale relief efforts. From Compass agent Katie Wilsey rallying 300 volunteers to Fairway Mortgage’s $1 million donation, the industry is showing what it means to serve in a crisis.
