Usually, the housing market slows down during the holidays. However, data from early December 2025 shows that buyer demand is near a three-year high.

Cyber Monday Statistics are always interesting to look at because it gives an indication about how consumers view the economy.

Cons, Scams & Hacks is a continuing education course that teaches real estate professionals how to protect clients from online fraud. The class covers the top 10 cybersecurity threats, the most common real estate scams, and practical safety steps like email protection, multi-factor authentication, and avoiding public Wi-Fi. Students also learn how AI, deepfakes, and new technology affect real estate and how to spot and prevent digital risks.

Frequently Asked Questions: The AI Advantage: Leveraging Artificial Intelligence in Real Estate continuing education class

The AI Advantage is a NC Real Estate Commission-approved CE course that teaches agents how to use artificial intelligence to save time, improve marketing, and stay visible in a zero-click search environment.

Greystar, the country’s largest landlord, is under fire for how it helped set rental prices. It has agreed to pay millions to settle lawsuits and change how it does business.

Many existing NAR rules are being repealed because they are either outdated, not enforced, or unclear. – Brian Pate, Brian Pate Seminars

New data from ATTOM, a national property research firm, show a significant increase in files and repossessions as inflation continues to strain household budgets.

Prices are high, interest rates have risen, and monthly payments are pushing budgets. That’s why the Trump administration is encouraging the 50-year mortgage loan

YouTube can be a powerful way to grow your business, build trust and share your message. Many creators start with good intentions but struggle to see results. : YouTube can be a powerful way to grow your business, build trust and share your message. Many creators start with good intentions but struggle to see results. In most cases, the issue is not effort.

The residential real estate industry is entering a new era of consolidation. Compass, the nation’s largest brokerage by volume, announced it will acquire Anywhere Real Estate for $1.6 billion in an all-stock transaction.

News Corp. is in early-stage discussions with OpenAI about developing a real estate product tied to Realtor.com

Howard Hannah Real Estate has expanded further into the North Carolina market by merging with Allen Tate Realty based in Charlotte. The companies announced the merger on August 12, 2025.

Brian Pate, founder of Brian Pate Seminars and a leading real estate instructor in North Carolina, has been awarded the Gold Standard Instructor (GSI) certification by the Real Estate Educators Association (REEA).

In July 2025, 3,511 homes sold across the 16 counties around Raleigh, Durham, Cary, and Chapel Hill, North Carolina.