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AI didn’t kill the real estate agent, but it may have created the next compliance headache for brokerages, MLSs and agents who are moving faster than their policies, disclosures and judgment can keep up, Troy Palmquist writes.

<p>A London Property Tribunal has ruled against a letting agent for illegally deducting money from a tenant's deposit, highlighting ongoing compliance issues with the Tenant Fees Act 2019 seven years after its introduction. The case adds to calls for stronger enforcement of existing regulations in t...

<p>The UK property market showed signs of recovery in late July 2026, with weekly sales figures returning to 2024 levels after a difficult spring and early summer period. In week 30, 24,700 homes sold subject to contract, bringing net sales back in line with 2024 figures.</p> <p>The post <a href="ht...

<p>Letting agents are underestimating the long-term financial value of landlord clients by focusing on annual fees rather than lifetime revenue, according to compliance expert Karen Stanley. Most agents calculate a landlord's worth at approximately £1,200 annually, but lifetime value including refer...

Mortgage leaders are swapping ghostwriters for AI, which creates a sameness problem. This column lays out a three-part fix: taste to cut bland drafts, guts to take a defensible position and receipts that add dates, dollars and real decisions.

Nicole Haba argues leadership often follows an unspoken dress code tied to access and networks. She shares how a mentor created room for her voice, and why leaders should choose to redefine the code through mentorship and promotion decisions.

<p>Paragon Development Finance has provided £15.9 million in funding for the acquisition and development of a 35-home later living scheme in Hartley Wintney, Hampshire. The facility represents the FTSE 250 lender's third transaction with SME developer Beechcroft.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www...

Millrose posted Q2 revenue of $196.9 million and AFFO of $127.6 million, with 0 option terminations and 143,771 homesites.

Achieve has closed a $261.5 million securitization of newly originated home equity lines of credit (HELOCs), its first of 2026 and ninth overall.

Better Home &#038; Finance Holding Co. anticipates a tough third quarter as it rolls out a new strategic plan under the interim leadership of Daniel Lewis.

May and June payroll growth was also revised to include a combined 103,000 fewer jobs — leaving employment gains significantly weaker.

Sen. Warren asked Compass and MRED for details on their private listing network plan, citing data, fair housing and competition risks.

Dallas-based mortgage lender Certainty Home Lending, an affiliate of Rate, has hired Bryan Ingenito as executive vice president and national operations executive.

Before buying real estate AI software, time end to end workflows, define the result, and check true cost, integration and support quality.

Dream Finders Homes and Beazer Homes announced early Friday that they have reached a definitive agreement under which Dream Finders will acquire Beazer for $33.50 per share in cash, valuing the transaction at approximately $2.2 billion in enterprise value. As for pomp, the deal has been unanimously ...

REMAX posted Q2 2026 revenue of $68.5 million, down 5.8%, and a $4.3 million net loss as the Real deal advances.

<p>Data from Zoopla shows 80.5% of leasehold flats listed for sale in England in 2025 remain unsold after six months. London records the highest rate at 87%, with pricing mismatches between investors and first-time buyers contributing to market stagnation.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.proper...

Real Brokerage reported 30 percent revenue growth and a record cash position in the second quarter, with agent count and transactions both climbing as the company heads toward an Aug. 14 shareholder vote on its pending REMAX acquisition.

Realtor.com parent company Move's revenue moved up 11 percent to $610 million, marking a seven-quarter growth streak.

Consumers don't follow brands. They follow people. Real's Jason Cassity teaches you how to lean into authenticity to make your content more effective.