Musk, OpenAI and a trust problem that isn't going away
The AI industry built its reputation on responsibility. Musk vs. OpenAI puts that story to the test
by Jessi Healey May 11
EXp seeks move to Texas after Delaware judge allows sexual assault case to move forward
A Delaware judge allowed sexual assault claims to proceed against Sanford and other members of eXp's board, and just 6 weeks later, the company filed paperwork to establish an April vote on moving its incorporation to Texas. No direct link between the 2 events has been established
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 26
SMART goals and STUPID goals
Forget everything you think you know about goal-setting. Coach Verl Workman helps you lean into the power of STUPID goals to fuel your real estate business in 2026
by Verl Workman Nov 18
The Grok meltdown: Cautionary AI lessons for every agent
Human judgment isn't optional when you're working with AI tools, trainer Bernice Ross writes. It's essential for understanding how they can go wrong, so you can protect your brand
by Bernice Ross Jul 22
Real Talk: You want more babies? Moms need housing and a village
The game of 'Momopoly,' is big business for America, trainer Rachael Hite writes, and women are no longer interested in playing without meaningful change, more money and safe healthcare
by Rachael Hite May 23
NAR's new law firm for antitrust suits charges up to $3K an hour
The trade group has replaced Cooley with Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan in the Moehrl and Gibson cases, a law firm that has represented NAR for years in other antitrust cases
by Andrea V. Brambila May 14
Federal layoffs are fueling an inventory surge in nation's capital
Active listings in Washington, DC, have surged 25.1% year over year, the largest jump on record and nearly double the national increase of 14.2%, new Redfin data released Wednesday shows
by Richelle Hammiel May 7
In like a lion: 10 ways to grab market share this spring
You don’t need to hustle harder this spring, broker-owner Amy Stockberger writes. You need to systematize smarter to develop repeat and referral clients as the foundation of your business
by Amy Stockberger Apr 29
CFPB cites DEI in push to kill $105k settlement with mortgage broker
Acting director Russell Vought claims bureau 'abused its power' in redlining case against Townstone Financial that dragged on for 4 years, to 'further the goal of mandating DEI in lending'
by Matt Carter Mar 28
Pulte chair of Fannie, Freddie after 14 board members are purged
Less than a week after being confirmed by the Senate to lead the FHFA, homebuilder scion Bill Pulte launches a campaign to cut alleged wasteful spending at the mortgage giants
by Matt Carter Mar 18
Waters, Warren sound alarm on HUD cost-cutting plan
Representative Maxine Waters (D-CA) and Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) sent HUD Secretary Scott Turner a letter demanding that he halt plans to cut staff at the Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity
by Marian McPherson Mar 17
How to sell without feeling 'salesy'
When you lead with value, Nick Schlekeway writes, sales become more about service, allowing you to build trust and long-lasting relationships
by Nick Schlekeway Mar 12
National Flood Insurance Program set to expire at midnight March 14
As the March 14 debt ceiling deadline and potential government shutdown looms, Republican Sen. John Kennedy introduces bill to reauthorize the NFIP under its current form until Sept. 30
by Matt Carter Mar 6
Democrats weighing government shutdown to protest DOGE cuts
As March 14 debt ceiling deadline approaches, housing and mortgage finance industries brace for repercussions of DOGE cuts to HUD, FHA and Ginnie Mae workforce and programs
by Matt Carter Mar 4
NAR, Mortgage Bankers Association back CFPB nominee
The National Association of Realtors and several other housing groups urged Congress to confirm Consumer Financial Protection Bureau nominee Jonathan McKernan
by Marian McPherson Feb 25