Lighten up: How this agent leans into the joy of real estate
Learn how Barbato’s previous professional experience as an architect informs the scope of his real estate career and how he learned to lead with joy.
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Stop treating your goals like January window dressing
Blend vision boards with business plans to develop the accountability system you really need as you move into the new year, Lori Muller writes.
26 New Year’s resolutions to repair your real estate business in 2026
2025 nearly broke the industry. Contributor Rachael Hite has 26 recommendations to clear your slate and repair what’s broken. (Some agents will absolutely hate No. 15.)
He’s been at the MBA and Fannie Mae. Here’s who he thinks has the better 2026 mortgage forecast
Economist Doug Duncan weighs in on the challenges facing economic forecasters today, cutbacks in economic reports produced by Fannie and Freddie, Fed independence, and more.
More AI? A big recovery? Real estate heavyweights predict 2026
Leaders including eXp’s Leo Pareja, REMAX’s Erik Carlson and top-selling agent Ben Caballero envision more tech, more change and perhaps a mixed recovery next year.
The top 10 moments that rocked the portal world in 2025
Mergers and acquisitions, antitrust lawsuits, listing bans and the potential entry of a new portal competitor ruled 2025. Here’s a look back at the top moments.
Experts agree a rosier market is coming in 2026. But specifics vary
More sales, stubborn rates, home price growth. Here’s where five major groups landed on the housing market in 2026.
The Australian suburbs that joined the million-dollar club in 2025
Rapidly rising property prices have pushed more than 160 suburbs and towns nationwide into the million-dollar club over the past year. Queensland recorded the highest number of locations with median house prices that crossed over the seven-figure threshold, with 51 across metropolitan and regional areas, latest PropTrack data reveals. NSW was hot on its heel […]
Rev head luxury: With great wealth comes great garages
The garage at 190 Barrenjoey Rd, Newport. Picture: Supplied With property prices skyrocketing across Australia there is no shortage of prestige homes boasting luxury living areas, resort-style pools and lavish ensuites. But harder come by are high-end garages to show off – and secure – a prized car collection. Place Kangaroo Point director, Michael Bacon […]
Supercharged Geelong suburbs tipped for house price surge
This new build at 19 Tomatin St, Ocean Grove, is selling for $1.09m to $1.19m. Geelong’s property market is back on the winner’s list, with a strong lift in sales volumes pointing to more price growth in 2026. A new report identifies a trio of suburbs where homebuyers are most likely to reap the rewards […]
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