The Close Staff

Redfin says its hybrid agent pay model is gaining traction as Rocket adds mortgage leads and AI support. Here’s what other brokerages should consider.

The MOVE Act targets mortgage lock-in with portable mortgages that could affect seller mobility, housing inventory, and real estate transactions.

Orlando’s rent-buy cost gap narrowed to $19 in July 2026, but agents still need lender-verified costs and a personalized breakeven analysis.

Manhattan rent prices reached a record in July 2026 as inventory declined. Here is what agents should verify when pricing and showing units.

New homeowners insurance data show rising premiums and nonrenewals, creating property-specific risks that agents should address early.

The 2026 US housing market outlook points to flat sales, modest price growth, and major local differences as mortgage rates remain elevated.

Buyers are using Realtor.com’s RealAssist AI for more than listings, raising new questions about what agents should verify before clients act.

A $28.5M homebuyer commission settlement deadline is approaching. Here’s who may qualify and what agents should know before Aug. 25.

Housing inventory is rising, but months of supply remains at 4.6. Here’s how agents should read the latest housing data and local demand.

A $1 historic Maine house shows how moving costs can soar beyond the sale price, from transport and permits to foundations, utilities, and land.

A new mortgage AI test found accuracy gaps and bias risks, giving agents new questions to ask lenders as automation expands across lending.

Learn how mortgage APR differs from the interest rate, how points and lender credits affect offers, and what agents can help buyers compare.