Virginia Kettler

Virginia Kettler
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Real Estate News
How deepfakes, AI slop, fake digital staging are deceiving the market
Thu, 06 Nov 2025 21:05:02
Become a digitally literate consumer when you engage in protecting yourself and others from misinformation and lies, security expert Robert Siciliano writes. read more»

Learn everything, be curious and show up to succeed in real estate
Thu, 06 Nov 2025 19:22:38
Find out how luxury broker Alison Melton traded skyscrapers for Spanish moss — and discovered that Southern charm might just be the new definition of luxury real estate. read more»

Zillow says CoStar uses litigation ‘playbook’ to ‘attack’ competitors
Thu, 06 Nov 2025 18:55:56
In a motion to transfer the portal's copyright infringement lawsuit with CoStar Group from New York to Washington, Zillow criticized CoStar's legal tactics, and in particular, its many press releases issued regarding ongoing cases. read more»

Why ‘leadership’ shouldn’t be a dirty word in real estate
Thu, 06 Nov 2025 16:26:55
Leadership is not something you do once you get the title, Lori Muller writes. It’s something you do every single day in every environment you’re in. read more»

7 things real estate brokers should do before the end of the year
Thu, 06 Nov 2025 16:20:52
End of year planning should be at the top of your to-do list now. Erica Ramus shares strategies to make it more effective and more impactful. read more»

Northeast sees strongest price gains in Q3 as median single-family home price hits $426,800
Thu, 06 Nov 2025 16:04:07
Home prices climbed in 77 percent of metro areas during the third quarter of 2025 as the median single-family home price in the U.S. rose by 1.7 percent year over year. read more»

Heard of a K-shaped economy? You’re living in it now
Thu, 06 Nov 2025 9:53:27
Much like the American people today, the economy is starkly divided — and it's impacting the real estate market. Here's how. read more»

How to keep agents motivated if they’re worried about commissions
Thu, 06 Nov 2025 9:00:27
Agents don't need more money, Verl Workman writes. They need more motivation and the confidence to achieve their professional goals in today's market. read more»

Why a better morning routine is your secret lead gen weapon
Thu, 06 Nov 2025 1:03:13
Adaptability and a user-friendly morning routine help ensure you keep your focus and energy high, no matter what comes your way in a day, coach Darryl Davis writes. read more»

Why gratitude and joy matter in the season of giving (and every season)
Wed, 05 Nov 2025 22:49:07
When we live from a state of joy and gratitude, our world expands, coach Melanie Klein writes. Here's how to put those mindsets to work as we approach the year's end. read more»

Demand for mortgages cools as rates rebound from 2025 low
Wed, 05 Nov 2025 22:37:06
Mortgage rates hit a new 2025 low of 6.12 percent on Oct. 28, but have been on the rise after Fed Chair Jerome Powell said there's no guarantee the Fed will cut rates for a third time in December. read more»

There’s nobody in charge of looking out for waste, fraud and abuse at Fannie and Freddie’s regulator
Wed, 05 Nov 2025 20:56:34
FHFA acting Inspector General John "Joe" Allen is set to be fired, Reuters reports, and the position is now vacant as the mortgage giants move toward a public offering. read more»

Why commissions have risen since the 2024 NAR settlement
Wed, 05 Nov 2025 20:19:29
Many expected commissions to fall after the 2024 NAR commission settlement, but data shows that average rates have actually ticked up slightly. Why?⁣ read more»

Man convicted for killing real estate agent who was lured to a home showing
Wed, 05 Nov 2025 17:23:36
The final defendant in the murder of Kris Lindahl Real Estate agent Monique Baugh has been convicted. Baugh was murdered in 2019 after being lured to a showing on New Year's Eve. read more»

10 questions to ask yourself before your next career move
Wed, 05 Nov 2025 15:51:38
In a market obsessed with movement, Lauren Henss writes, the most powerful move you can make is knowing exactly what you want — before you make it. read more»

SERHANT. enters Sin City with 2nd Southwestern market launch
Wed, 05 Nov 2025 10:00:39
CEO Ryan Serhant said a large part of the firm's incentive to move to Las Vegas was because of current client demand for relocations or purchasing investment properties in the city. read more»

From Vegas to venture capital: Navigating the uncertain path of the proptech founder
Wed, 05 Nov 2025 9:45:15
Proptech founders have an uncertain path to profitability and worse, there is no definitive course to get them there. Inman columnist Craig C. Rowe interviewed entrepreneurs at different stages of company growth to better understand how they manage scaling a business, the pursuit of funding and their own personal lives. read more»

Here’s how to save canceled listings and improve success rates
Wed, 05 Nov 2025 9:00:53
On this episode, George Laughton, leader of a top US team with 200 agents and $900 million-plus in volume, unveils his Reverse Offer Playbook for saving canceled listings. read more»