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The next time you’re stuck in a career rut, or wondering how to process the economy around you, why not ask Ray Dalio? The wealth of experience accumulated by the billionaire hedge fund founder will soon be at the fingertips of users thanks to his new AI clone, Digital Ray, which will provide consumers with coaching, guidance, and mentorship. Writing on X, the Bridgewater Associates founder said he was excited by the prospect of his clone because it will allow him “to have unlimited conversations with people I previously didn’t have the time to have exchanges with.” Announcing the clone—which…

With more than $173 million lost in real estate-related cyberattacks in 2024, Cybersecurity Awareness Month is a great time to remind real estate agents about the steps they can take to protect their sensitive information.  The real estate industry is a goldmine for hackers, due to the amount of personal information that’s included on contracts, bank wiring details, and the large sums of money that are transferred between parties every day. Real estate agents can shield themselves from cyberattacks by taking a few simple steps. These include creating different passwords for all of their accounts, setting up multi-factor authentication, and…

Dave:More buyers are canceling their contracts right now, which is a little bit scary for sellers, but presents a big opportunity for buyers. Moody’s Analytics just released their long range housing price forecast and we’ve got frauds on the rise in real estate that you need to keep an eye out for this and more on today’s episode of On the Market. Hey everyone, welcome to On the Market. I’m Dave Meyer. Joined today by Kathy Fettke, Henry Washington and James Dainard back together after all being together in person at BP. K. It was so nice to see all…

In This Article Tenant scammers are taking rental fraud to new heights, dipping in and out of false identities as easily as Ethan Hunt swaps masks in Mission: Impossible. However, in the rental scenario, the only thing about to self-destruct is a landlord’s bank account. Gone are the days of forged pay stubs and embellished credit histories. Now, an entire web of fraudulent information, supported by tech-savvy perpetrators, is forcing landlords to adapt by using enhanced screening techniques. These techniques could make some innocent tenants wonder if they were applying to join the CIA instead of moving into a new…

In This Article Single-family rent growth is down, while built-to-rent communities—comprising single-family houses and often funded by Wall Street giants—are up. Is there a connection? Many mom-and-pop real estate investors have long favored single-family homes because they occupy much of America’s real estate landscape and often provide greater financing opportunities and long-term stability. After the housing crash of 2008, investors started to buy single-family houses en masse due to low interest rates and the ease of financing.  In the first quarter of 2021, investor purchases of single-family homes peaked at 28% of all investor sales, according to Harvard University’s Joint…

The newest book from Jay Papasan and KellerINK has finally hit bookstore shelves, but the work behind Rookie Real Estate Agent: Launch a Limitless Career That Lasts started nearly 10 years ago as a single question: What do the most successful real estate agents do in their first year that others don’t? So we started asking that question of more and more people. Their answers were the foundation we needed to create the ultimate guide for agents who are starting out in the business or wanting to improve their success rate. Insider Strategies: Powerful Moves for a Lasting Real Estate…

Keller Williams Realty, LLC (KW), the world’s largest real estate franchise by agent count, was named to America’s Most Admired Workplaces 2026 ranking by Newsweek, celebrating top companies that set a high standard in culture, talent engagement, and inspiration. “Our mission has always been to empower entrepreneurs through unmatched training, technology, and culture,” said Chris Czarnecki, CEO and President, KW. “Being named among the nation’s most admired workplaces affirms that when you put people first, business success follows.” This recognition underscores KW’s commitment to a people-first culture, powered by industry-leading training through KW University and KW MAPS Coaching, and built…

Whether you partake in All Hallows Eve, enjoy a cool breeze, or sprinkle pumpkin spice on literally everything, October has plenty to offer you and your social media followers. With so many topics to pull from, the hard part of this month is figuring out how to set yourself apart from the other posters in your sphere. This article will help you grab more attention than an award-winning Halloween costume. Business and Community Engagement Promote Local October Events in Your Market Promote your October open houses and prove to your sphere that there’s nothing haunted about your available listings. Speaking…

Keller Williams takes pride in being a company built by agents, for agents, and agent education has been a primary focus since the company’s founding. Keller Williams’ coaching arm, KW MAPS Coaching, serves as a wellspring of coaching and educational programs that can help you become a better agent and expand your business. Included among MAPS’ offerings is the foundational coaching program Business Objective: A Life by Design, also known as Onward BOLD®. Originally developed in 2009 and relaunched in 2025, Onward BOLD serves as a bridge to help you transform from the real estate agent you are today to…

Flinchbaugh & Associates, a top Pennsylvania-based real estate team based on transaction sides according to Real Trends Verified, is now affiliated with Keller Williams® Keystone Realty, a KW-affiliated brokerage in York, Pennsylvania. Adam Flinchbaugh serves as the CEO of York, Pennsylvania-based Flinchbaugh & Associates, composed of 10 agents and three staff members. “This is my 29th year in real estate, and I know how much the industry has changed. With today’s touchpoints in every transaction, we need technology that helps us move faster and smarter. Keller Williams delivers exactly that, and it’s going to fuel the next chapter of our growth,”…