The Khoury Group Blog

October
5

Fathom and Bed Bath & Beyond parent scrap merger deal

October 5th, 2026 by AJ LaTrace

The companies said in a news release Monday that their respective boards had mutually agreed to terminate the transaction.

Category: Brokerage, Select, Bed Bath and Beyond, Fathom Holdings, M&A, mergers and acquisitions, Select Plus

October
5

A Houston Teacher Wanted a Home for About $200,000. Which Did She Pick?

October 5th, 2026 by The New York Times

Thinking her career prospects would be elsewhere, Sakiya Glover saw a Facebook post that helped inspire her move from Tampa, Fla., to the Texas metropolis.

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October
5

Two Sisters Took a Circuitous Route to Becoming Roommates

October 5th, 2026 by Joanne Kaufman and Marissa Alper For The New York Times

Image Caption: Nadia Ralston (left) and her sister, Sabela Ralston, share a two-bedroom apartment in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.

Circumstances and geography kept them apart, but they settled into a Brooklyn two-bedroom last year and have largely mastered the sibling dynamics.

Category: Real Estate and Housing (Residential), Roommates, Renting and Leasing (Real Estate), Williamsburg (Brooklyn, NY)

October
5

Condo prices stall across the US — not just in Florida — analysis shows

October 5th, 2026 by Daniel Houston

Condos are sitting for longer than houses before selling, which wasn't the case before the pandemic. Inman takes a closer look at the data.

Category: Agent, Analysis, Brokerage, Data, Markets & Economy, analysis, co-op, condo, condo prices, condominium, days on market, days to pending, home prices, home sales, house, multifamily, new listings, single-family, zillow group, zillow home value index, Select Advantage

October
5

Hex appeal: What whimsigoth means for fall listings

October 5th, 2026 by Jessi Healey

Whimsigoth is the rare viral trend that starts with a house. Here is how agents can use it this October, plus what changed at Google, Instagram and Facebook.

Category: Agent, Columns, Marketing, Select, Service, Technology, Facebook, google, homeselling, instagram, real estate marketing, social media, social media marekting, spam, staging, Trending, video, whimsigoth, Select Plus

October
5

This agent hasn’t self-promoted since 2011. Here’s her secret

October 5th, 2026 by James Dwiggins

On this episode, Erin Bradley breaks down how real estate referrals follow impact, not effort, and shares the mindset shift that ends call reluctance for good.

Category: Agent, Lead Generation, Marketing, Service, Video, James Dwiggins, keith robinson, Real Estate Insiders Unfiltered, Public

October
5

Basis explained: The tax term every listing agent should understand

October 5th, 2026 by America Foy

Basis is the unglamorous arithmetic that decides how much of your equity you keep when the tax man comes calling, America Foy writes.

Category: Agent, Columns, Markets & Economy, Select, Service, agent advice, America Answers, america foy, basis, new agent advice, Select Plus

October
4

Separation season: The Q4 game plan to set up your best year ever

October 4th, 2026 by Jimmy Burgess

Finish this year strong while building momentum for 2027 with this detailed plan for lead generation and lead nurturing from Jimmy Burgess.

Category: Agent, Columns, Select, Service, Video, 2027 planning, business planning, jimmy burgess, lead generation, Q4 planning, real estate prospecting, Select Plus

October
3

What Items Should I Expect to Still Be There at the Walk-through?

October 3rd, 2026 by Jill Terreri Ramos

Image Caption: Generally, items attached to the walls and floors stay with the house.

Talk through anything with gray area before the closing to have clarity and avoid disappointment.

Category: Real Estate and Housing (Residential)

October
3

I signed 30 listings this year. Here’s the email I send before I ever walk through the door

October 3rd, 2026 by Krystopher Benyamein

By reaching out to the homeseller before your listing appointment, Krystopher Benyamein writes, you give them a chance to get to know you and the service you provide.

Category: Agent, Listings, Marketing, New Agent, Select, Service, Krystopher Benyamein, listing agent, listing consultation, pre-listing email, pre-listing marketing, Select Plus

October
2

Compass’ demand, CRMLS’ rejection — the clash: Top 5

October 2nd, 2026 by Dani Vanderboegh

Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers.

Category: Agent, Brokerage, New Agent, Select, Teams, Inman top 5, top 5, Select Plus

October
2

Compass and MLSs are in a showdown. Who’ll blink first?

October 2nd, 2026 by Christy Murdock

With CRMLS' Oct. 6 deadline approaching and Robert Reffkin promising lawsuits with no settlements, the real fight is over who controls listing data.

Category: Agent, Brokerage, Columns, MLS & Associations, Select, Christy Murdock, cmls, compass, crmls, MLS lawsuit, the download, Select Plus

October
2

After ‘softer’ September jobs report, could mortgage rates dip?

October 2nd, 2026 by Jessi Healey

Employers added 29,000 jobs in September. Economists at NAR and First American said the report could bring mortgage rates down after a month of increases.

Category: Markets & Economy, Select, Dr. Lawrence Yun, first american, jobs report, mortgage rates, NAR, Sam Williamson, Select Plus

October
2

8th Circuit closes the chapter on 7 NAR settlement appeals

October 2nd, 2026 by AJ LaTrace

The 8th Circuit Court of Appeals on Friday took the final step in seven appeals challenging the Sitzer | Burnett settlement.

Category: News Brief, Select, 8th circuit, commission settlement, NAR settlement, Select Plus

October
2

Jade Mills’ daughter, son-in-law take next step at luxury firm Resident (EXCLUSIVE)

October 2nd, 2026 by Marian McPherson

After 25 years in real estate, Alexis and Michael LaMontagna have launched their first team at the LA-based boutique firm Resident.

Category: Brokerage, Exclusive, Select, Adam Rosenfeld, Alexis LaMontagna, California luxury markets, Jade Mills, Jon Grauman, LaMontagna, Lauren Grauman, luxury real estate, Michael LaMontagna, side, The Beverly Hills Estates, Select Plus

October
2

The Rise of the Nine-Figure Listing

October 2nd, 2026 by Ronda Kaysen

Image Caption: There are more listings for homes over $100 million than ever before.

America's growing crop of billionaires made 2026 a record year for $100 million listings.

Category: Real Estate and Housing (Residential), High Net Worth Individuals, Appraisals and Valuation (Property), Griffin, Kenneth C, Zuckerberg, Mark E, Billionaires' Row (Manhattan, NY), Los Angeles (Calif), Miami (Fla)

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