The Close Staff

Austin rents remain below year-ago levels, but conflicting datasets show why agents should verify the numbers before advising clients.

Fresh listings hit a four-year high entering fall 2026, but pending sales remain weak as buyers face high borrowing costs.

For agents and buyers, the muted rate reaction is a reminder to watch lender quotes and local market conditions — not one economic headline.

Commission scrutiny is renewing focus on agent trust, but Gallup’s 17% ethics rating is often misunderstood. Here’s what the data actually shows.

New MLS rules are raising the stakes for AI-edited listing photos, pushing agents to tighten disclosure and photo-review workflows.

California’s AB 1903 died at the legislative deadline, leaving condo liability rules unchanged and the ownership-supply debate unresolved.

Google Search Console now lets agents track how Instagram posts perform across Search, Discover, and Google News — and connect visibility to leads.

New data shows steep housing costs in top-rated school districts, plus what agents should know about pricing, CMAs, and fair housing.

Florida’s housing rebound is playing out differently for condos and single-family homes, with key gaps in pricing, inventory, and leverage.

Fed rate hike odds are rising ahead of September, adding fresh uncertainty around mortgage rates, affordability, and buyer activity.

A proposed FTC settlement would require Redfin to rebuild its rental ad business while preserving its Zillow syndication partnership.

Nearly 1 in 4 US homes faces severe or extreme climate risk. Here are five checks agents should make before buyers commit.