Instagram’s new Stories update changes visibility for agents
Instagram has quietly announced shareable Stories, creating a new opportunity for agents to expand local reach, spark conversations and stay visible without posting more content, Alyssa Stalker writes....
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Douglas Elliman brings on industry marketing leader for rebrand
As the luxury brokerage continues to work on a comprehensive rebrand, it has welcomed back Natalie Passerini as chief marketing officer....
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UWM bets on mortgage servicing with $1.3B Two Harbors acquisition
The all-stock deal to acquire the parent of RoundPoint Mortgage Servicing would nearly double UWM's servicing portfolio to nearly $400 billion, if it closes as expected in Q2 2026....
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This St. Louis suburb is the nation’s most affordable, but with a caveat
Markets across the Midwest and South offer enviable affordability; however, lower housing prices can reflect deeper issues, such as economic disinvestment and discriminatory housing policies....
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Freddie Mac taps retired Deloitte consultant Kenny Smith as CEO
Smith's expertise in financial services was cited as an asset as the Trump administration prepares to sell part of its ownership stake in Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae in a public offering....
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NAR in 2025: staff shakeups, risk reduction and policy moves
In 2025, NAR focused on policies, listening and responding to members’ concerns. Here’s how the organization and its leaders navigated an industry in turmoil....
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Meet the minds redesigning real estate’s AI search
On this episode of Real Estate Insiders Unfiltered, RealScout’s Andrew Flachner and Anthony Sosso do a deep dive into the evolution of real estate AI and break down what it means for the future of the industry. ...
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Recruiting advantage: How indies can deliver what agents really want
Agents don’t just want a place to hang their license, coach Verl Workman writes. They want leadership they trust and a story they can be part of....
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Why my early social media posts flopped — and what finally worked
Layer in two or three of these elements, and your content will land harder, get shared more and start actual client conversations, Josh Ries writes....
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The no-budget phone strategy that attracts serious buyers instantly
Broker and attorney Greg Hague says agents can tap into motivated buyers already in motion before they spend a dollar on marketing....
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