How the data center boom is reshaping US housing markets
The competition goes beyond zoning fights — and housing is losing on multiple fronts
by Nick Pipitone May 15
This state is moving to tax millionaires. Will others follow?
Washington’s millionaire tax is now law, and several states are watching what happens next
by Jessi Healey Apr 2
NAR notches 3-way agreement lawsuit win in Louisiana
A judge dismissed federal antitrust and First Amendment claims against NAR over MLS access
by Marian McPherson Mar 27
NAR political spending targets Texas as 2026 midterm races heat up
From PAC checks to ad buys, Texas dominates the map
by Nick Pipitone Mar 20
Who is Benís Reffkin? Exec coach, mom and Robert Reffkin's partner
Benís Reffkin doesn't want Compass' focus on culture to go unnoticed.
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 17
The heyday of the cash homebuyer seems to be over (at least for now)
As mortgage rates remain lower and buyers continue to have the upper hand in most markets across the US, many are opting out of paying for homes in cash
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 17
GAO to look into claims Pulte has weaponized Fannie and Freddie
Senate Democrats say they want a better understanding of 'what is taking place at FHFA' after the head of mortgage giants' regulator subjects four prominent Democrats to criminal referrals
by Matt Carter Dec 4
Realtor Christine Bish, who provided information about Adam Schiff's homes to FHFA Directtor Bill Pulte in April and is running for Congress in the 2026 primary elections.
Christine Bish, a Realtor in California's Sacramento Valley, sent a trove of documents to FHFA Director Bill Pulte. Now the DoJ, FBI and FHFA want to know who else she's talked to
by Matt Carter Nov 25
magic words to help real estate agents close more deals
These 5 simple phrases from Jimmy Burgess have helped countless agents win more listings, close more buyers and lead to more cooperative transactions with other agents
by Jimmy Burgess Nov 9
HomeSmart and Lower partnering on marketing, tech and mortgages
The agreement comes on heels of Lower's acquisitions of Neat Labs and Movoto — and takes place as mortgage lenders look to real estate brokerages to win more homebuyers
by Matt Carter Oct 21
US government shutdown impacts to real estate
The longer the government shutdown lasts, the more it impacts the real estate industry. Here are the latest updates on the cusp of the shutdown's 3rd week
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 17
LoanDepot revamps leadership as it fights steering allegations
Since returning in July as CEO of the company he founded, Anthony Hsieh has cleaned house, hiring or promoting 10 executives who can help take loanDepot 'back to our roots'
by Matt Carter Oct 14
$100M fraud ring busted, hundreds displaced by foreclosures
A New York State real estate fraud ring that purchased more than 700 properties in Baltimore has defaulted on $100M in loans, leading to hundreds of foreclosures in majority Black neighborhoods
by Marian McPherson Oct 10
How a government shutdown would affect real estate agents
The National Flood Insurance Program is set to lapse on Sept. 30, and federal agencies critical to processing mortgage paperwork like HUD, FHA, VA, USDA and the IRS face staff reductions
by Matt Carter Sep 25