Side CEO says independents are the future, launches SideOS

While much of the housing industry is focused on the current wave of consolidation consuming the space, real estate brokerage Side is placing its bet on local and regional independent brokerages being the future of the industry.  “The prevailing narrative in the industry today is that there are goin

New Coldwell Banker Affiliates president speaks on AI, rates, luxury market

Mary Lee Blaylock recently stepped into the role of president at Coldwell Banker Affiliates, bringing more than 30 years of residential real estate experience to the position. Her appointment comes as Coldwell Banker advances its “One Coldwell Banker” brand strategy — aiming to align company-owned o

World Cup Reverses Slump in International Demand for Short-Term Rentals

The 2026 World Cup has boosted the international demand for short-term rentals (STRs) in North American host cities, reversing a long-running decline in foreign visitors. After 13 consecutive months of year-over-year declines, international demand spiked 9.4% in June during the World Cup group stage

Many Residents of This Atlanta Neighborhood Don’t Shop at This Grocery Store—So Why Are They Rallying To Save it?

Last month, residents of a neighborhood in northwest Atlanta, GA rallied against plans led by a local developer to replace a Buy Low grocery store with a self-storage facility.  The Buy Low, off James Jackson Parkway, has been around for decades—though some who attended the rally say they don’t shop