Construction costs spike early in 2026, signaling trouble ahead
Construction costs surged early in 2026, driven by rising energy prices, with analysts warning that oil volatility tied to Middle East tensions could push costs
As AI adoption grows, MLSs emerge as validators of new agent tech tools
MLSs are emerging as key validators of AI tools, with Miami Realtors prioritizing compliance, data accuracy and safe adoption for agents. Source link
ChatGPT helps Florida seller skip agent, close in 5 days
A Florida homeowner used ChatGPT to help sell his home without an agent, securing multiple offers and closing in under a week. Source link
Real previews new artificial intelligence assistant for agents
The new product is called HeyLeo and shows how a phone-based tool could help agents generate new business. Source link
Real estate is mostly female, so why doesn’t leadership reflect it?
Recognition moments like International Women’s Day have their place, but lasting change in leadership representation won’t happen through celebration alone, Courtney Cager writes. Source link
OpenAI backlash, McDonald’s memes and Ford’s F1 return show perception drives the conversation
From AI ethics debates to viral CEO moments, recent headlines reveal how quickly perception can shift online — and what real estate professionals can learn
Tracy Tutor sues Oren Alexander as jury deliberates federal case
The luxury broker and “Million Dollar Listing” star alleged she was drugged by Oren Alexander and sexually assaulted by him and another unnamed man during
What this spring means for buyers, sellers and real estate agents
The agents who consistently reach their goals recognize moments like this for what they are: Not guarantees, but opportunities, ERA President Alex Vidal writes. Source
Million dollar baby: Real estate’s biggest new hires and moves
Brown Harris Stevens, Coldwell Banker, and other industry brands made moves last week, adding multimillion-dollar brokers and team leaders to their ranks. Source link
Housing market splinters as inflation outpaces price growth
S&P Global, the Federal Housing Finance Agency and Redfin all released housing reports on Tuesday, revealing fracturing pricing trends and the market’s struggle to settle