Ridley founder says platforms, not agents, will eventually be at the center of the transaction
The self-sale company just secured new funding from backers including Fifth Wall. CEO Mike Chambers says his company wants 'to support agents' who are 'unapologetically consumer first'
by Craig C. Rowe Dec 3
Zillow Flex class-action complaint now includes RICO allegations
A class-action complaint against Zillow over its Flex referral program has been expanded to include more plaintiffs, defendants and claims, including racketeering allegations
by Marian McPherson Nov 19
Alison Melton
Find out how luxury broker Alison Melton traded skyscrapers for Spanish moss — and discovered that Southern charm might just be the new definition of luxury real estate
by Christy Murdock Nov 6
real estate agent commissions rose
Opinion
Many expected commissions to fall after the 2024 NAR commission settlement, but data shows that average rates have actually ticked up slightly. Why?⁣
by Lee Davenport Nov 5
A picture of a man with his hand on his face who looks stressed in front of a firey background to represent listing agent burnout.
If we can build brokerages that protect our listing agents' bandwidth and reinforce their value, Jeff Farmer writes, we'll position them to thrive in markets where others fold
by Jeff Farmer Oct 16
Person holding fist in air in triumph
During a time of significant disruption, new agents have continued to enter the industry with optimism. Turns out, many of them have good reason — they're crushing it
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 24
Trump asks Supreme Court to remove Fed Governor Lisa Cook
Lower courts have ruled Cook can continue to serve on the central bank's board while she challenges the Trump administration's move to fire her over unproven mortgage allegations
by Matt Carter Sep 18
President Trump and Fed Governor Lisa Cook in front of a photo of the Federal Reserve Bank
Trump's move to fire Cook likely violated her right to due process, and 'for cause' provision for removal is limited to behavior in office, judge rules in granting preliminary injunction
by Matt Carter Sep 10
Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook speaks with Fed Chair Jerome Powell at a June 25, 2025 open meeting at the Federal Reserve Board building in Washington, D.C.
Hundreds of economists say Trump's move to fire Cook 'threatens the fundamental principle of central bank independence and undermines trust in one of America’s most important institutions'
by Matt Carter Sep 2
President Trump and Fed Governor Lisa Cook in front of a photo of the Federal Reserve Bank
A judge gave attorneys for the Fed governor until Sept. 2 to bolster their argument that she should keep her job, as Bill Pulte leveled new allegations of misrepresentation on a third property
by Matt Carter Aug 29
President Trump and Fed Governor Lisa Cook in front of a photo of the Federal Reserve Bank
The lawsuit alleges that a move to terminate Lisa Cook would violate the Federal Reserve Act, which requires 'cause' for a governor's removal, and gives Cook the right to notice and a hearing
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 28
A couple sitting at the table, looking at taxes to represent a homeowner tax tip.
Creating generational wealth through homeownership can’t happen if people are priced out of the very homes their families have lived in for generations, Dr. Lee Davenport writes
by Lee Davenport Aug 27
Trump says he has ousted Fed governor, defying precedent
Trump has attempted to remove Lisa Cook from the rate-setting board over allegations made by the head of FHFA. Cook has denied wrongdoing and said she would continue serving on the board
Evergreen Home Loans hiring to serve 29 additional states
After setting up shop in 11 new states, lender's 'strategic expansion into carefully identified markets' will include 18 additional states before next year's spring homebuying season
by Matt Carter Aug 25
Image of federal building to symbolize Trump tells Cook to resign
The president asked Cook to resign from her post after FHFA Director Bill Pulte accused her of mortgage fraud. Pulte has leveled similar accusations against other political adversaries
by Marian McPherson Aug 20