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It has been a year of unprecedented anxiety and hardship — the phrase “dumpster fire” keeps getting tossed around — but I can’t help feeling grateful for so much of what has happened this year and the resilience it has produced in all of us and in our industry.

The New York City District Council of Carpenters will expand its authority to bring charges against union members suspected of engaging in organized crime.

Brad Inman sat down with Florance to talk about CoStar's business model, plans for Homesnap and a possible CoreLogic deal. By popular demand, we've transcribed the interview.

With bidding wars, appraisal waivers and an influx of out-of-state buyers, demand for high-end real estate is raising the specter of an unbridled luxury market.

In addition to title fraud, a new report by FundingShield also noted a 90 percent increase in state licensing issues between the second and third quarters of 2020.

Inventory continues to be an issue, with an estimated 3.3-months of supply at the current sales rate at the end of the month, down from a 3.6-months supply at the end of September.

Mortgage rates fell to 2.92 percent this week, down from 2.99 percent the week previous, according to new Mortgage Bankers Association data released Wednesday.

White described a robust market that has exceeded even his own expectations this year, and added that he believes homes will continue selling well in 2021.

Here's an alternative system for an individual agent to practice multilevel partnering, a win-win for the lead agent and the junior agents looking to receive a steady stream of leads.

Agents in California, Montana, Arkansas and Louisiana share how buyers are embracing outdoor entertainment spaces for socially distanced holiday gatherings.

How do you determine if it's the right time to move on from your team and do your own thing? Here are a few things to keep in mind as you explore your options. 

Our businesses might look different now — and the marketing aspect of it is no exception. Here are three key factors that can help agents adapt to this changed digital format.

This week, we want to hear your thoughts on the fate of indie brokerages. Are they thriving and outdoing their competition? Or are they just barely hanging on?

A few years ago, brick-and-mortar real estate brokerages came under attack as a thing of the past. Virtual brokerages were all the rage. But I don't think it's an either-or situation. The future of real estate brokerages is a hybrid, cafe-like model. 

Missives that disclose race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, national origin, sexual orientation or gender identity are risky for buyer's agents and listing agents.

Broker and ethics hearing officer Barbara Betts detailed the ways agents misrepresent themselves and the transaction, sometimes inadvertently.

The well-regarded digital content automation service Studeo now has a tool for agents and brokers focused on becoming local experts and better storytellers called OpenBlvd.

A Marin County estate on the San Francisco Bay owned by late comedian Robin Williams first hit the market a year ago for $7.25 million.