Chinese buyers have been at the center of many international real estate conversations the past few years. Although this demographic’s U.S. residential real estate investment is expected to slightly drop this year, that isn’t stopping real estate professionals from finding out what makes this integral segment of buyers tick …

If you’re hoping to see the last of ‘disrupters’ and ‘disruption’ in real estate news, you’re out of luck. This year alone, we’ll see $3.5 billion invested in technology meant to solidify the real estate professionals’ value amid disruption and close the gap between consumer wants and industry provisions. Keller Williams’ Josh Team explains how the company — which has set aside $1 billion in tech funding — is defending its territory, empowering agents and elevating the client experience …

You found your buyers the perfect house and helped them write a winning offer. You held their hand through the closing process and handed them the keys to their new home, then attended the housewarming party. Nice work, real estate agent! But … now what …

Alright, agents and brokers, now’s your chance: If you have an opinion on whether MLSs can require you to pay for their service even if you don’t want it, it’s time to say your piece before it’s too late …