Watchdog: Beef up referral fee disclosure or prepare for lawsuits
A report released on Tuesday by the Consumer Policy Center suggested lawsuits will follow if brokerages, real estate portals and regulators don’t step in and add transparency first
by Taylor Anderson Feb 24
Donald Trump
Opinion
The real estate industry has survived recessions, financial crises, pandemic shutdowns and rate spikes. Darryl Davis writes that a commitment to genuine service is the reason
by Darryl Davis Feb 20
Approval of Compass-Anywhere merger 'raises questions about corruption' at AG's office: Senator
A letter addressed to US Attorney General Pamela Bondi and signed by 18 members of Congress says the merger was cleared 'under extraordinarily questionable circumstances'
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 20
real estate law and regulations
The agents who thrive in 2026 will be the ones who close deals without legal exposure
by Darryl Davis Feb 19
What you need to know about the House's new affordability bill
The Housing for the 21st Century Act passed on Monday, which aims to improve affordability through zoning, financing and regulatory overhauls. The bill will go to the Senate next
by Marian McPherson Feb 11
EXp's Wendy Forsythe talks AI and why 2026 is a 'reset' year
Ahead of Inman Connect New York, EXp Chief Marketing Officer Wendy Forsythe dished on AI, building a strong company culture amid chaos and how to reset after a difficult year
by Marian McPherson Feb 2
antitrust enforcement
Opinion
Without recalibrating how market power is measured, Sean Frank writes, future consolidations will clear regulatory review while transforming competitive market conditions
by Sean Frank Feb 2
home affordability and availability
Opinion
Progress will come from dozens of reforms — legislative, regulatory, executive and local — each removing one obstacle, lowering one cost or opening one more door, Craig Cheatham writes
by Craig Cheatham Jan 27
How your brokerage's audit could turn into a regulatory nightmare
Troy Palmquist and compliance expert Summer Goralik point out red flags to watch for
AI real estate agent
After years of hype and pilot programs, 2025 may have marked a tipping point for artificial intelligence in real estate marketing — but it depends on who you ask
by Nick Pipitone Jan 15
Compass set to close Anywhere merger Friday after shareholders approve deal
Compass also plans to offer up to $862.5M in convertible senior notes in a private offering after 99% of Compass and 72% of Anywhere shares were cast in favor of the merger
by Matt Carter Jan 7
Fannie, Freddie regulator vows to protect consumers from rising credit report fees
FHFA Director Bill Pulte's social media post dented Equifax, Experian and TransUnion shares as the Mortgage Bankers Association renewed calls to do away with tri-merge reporting
by Matt Carter Jan 6
Judge gavel with justice lawyers to represent appraisal bias lawsuit
The settlement resolves allegations that someone else took 22 pre-licensing and three continuing education courses that Colorado-based loan officer claimed credit for
by Matt Carter Jan 5
FHA builds record reserves against a gathering storm of delinquencies
With delinquencies and debt-to-income ratios on the rise, the Trump administration is lifting foreclosure restrictions and eyeing tighter underwriting for borrowers with multiple risk factors
by Matt Carter Jan 2
Denver real estate team
Brokers must obtain 'informed consent' to share clients' confidential information after regulators change a long-standing form in Colorado
by Taylor Anderson Jan 2
Fannie and Freddie's low-income homebuyer goals dialed back
The Trump administration claims quotas for low-income borrowers hurt the middle class. Consumer groups say multitudes of working class and minority homebuyers will be sent packing.
by Matt Carter Dec 24