Howard Hanna grows again with acquisition of Coastal Properties
Their model demonstrates that growth and culture can go hand in hand – and that thoughtful expansion creates long-term value for agents, clients, and communities.
What agents really want in a brokerage and what brokers can do about it
Brokerage, Association, or MLS. None of them are really about real estate. They are about relationships. Forget that, and your people will remind you when they vote with their feet and walk out the door.
Vista Point Advisors Publishes Q2 PropTech Report – AI and Capital Efficiency Define the Market
PropTech is now central - capital efficiency and durable growth are critical amid rate and inventory pressures.
MLS Leaders: The Security Bar Has Been Raised. And It’s About Time
What security measures is your MLS implementing beyond the minimum requirements? The time for "good enough" cybersecurity is over.
FBS and the Future of MLS Infrastructure: Why SparkAPI Could Be the Blueprint for Model Context Protocol Servers
Brokers are adopting AI. If the MLS doesn’t provide compliant access to the data they need, they’ll find workarounds.
If your broker marketing is spectacular, put it to work recruiting
Rechat can auto‑generate websites, email blasts, social posts, open‑house sign‑in pages, print collateral, ads, all branded and ready—with data pulled from MLS and pre‑built into templates—and send it in a single click.
Stellar MLS partners with Rayse to make agent value visible
By making Rayse a standard part of every subscription, Stellar MLS is reinforcing its role as a forward-thinking MLS.
Pictures Are Required. Floor Plans Should Be Too.
When you think about what makes a great listing, photos are at the top of the list. They’ve been a non-negotiable for years. You wouldn’t post a property without them—because buyers expect them, and sellers know they’re essential.
Inside Real Estate introduces HomeSearch AI, with Howard Hanna and RE/MAX Advantage first to launch
Both firms already dominate consumer search in their regions, and the addition of HomeSearch AI strengthens that position by delivering a search experience that feels conversational and intuitive.
The smartest brokers are buying right now
Acquisitions aren’t just about expansion. They’re about leverage – getting more from every agent, every lead source, and every dollar spent.
R&D Tax Credits Can Reduce the Cost of AI Development for Brokerages and MLSs
If you haven’t started yet, this is the perfect time to design your AI strategy and deployment plan with tax credit eligibility in mind.
Howard Hanna makes its Carolina debut with Allen Tate, a masterclass in brand migration
By uniting under one banner, a local powerhouse gains the scale, resources, and marketing reach of the largest family-owned real estate brokerage in America.