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
real estate compliance
Opinion
On the eve of reflection, choice and accountability, compliance expert Summer Goralik shares a compliance carol with the real estate industry
by Summer Goralik Dec 23
Dems raise antitrust concerns over Compass-Anywhere merger
Senators Elizabeth Warren and Ron Wyden ask the DoJ and FTC to 'thoroughly investigate' the pending deal, which they say would 'entrench existing antitrust and price manipulation concerns'
by Matt Carter Dec 18
picture of Wall Street bull statue, showing the role the market plays in retirement for real estate agents
Monthly purchases of $13B in mortgages and mortgage-backed securities may be taking pressure off mortgage rates — and setting the stage for a more attractive public offering
by Matt Carter Dec 15
Fed patches a potential chink in armor protecting its independence
A vote to reappoint 11 of the Fed's 12 regional bank presidents puts an end to speculation that the Trump administration might try to unseat inflation hawks opposed to interest rate cuts
by Matt Carter Dec 11