Here are your thoughts on NAR's new CCP ruling: Pulse
Last week, the National Association of Realtors weighed in with a tweak to the Clear Cooperation Policy. Here's what you had to say about it
by Inman Mar 26
Partnership offers Docusign users access to RentSpree
Docusign, positioning itself as 'the intelligent agreement management' company after a brand overhaul, has a large presence throughout all categories of real estate
by Craig C. Rowe Mar 25
Trump's FHFA could rein in Fannie and Freddie's high-end lending
Cutting the mortgage giants' $806.5K conforming loan limit could relieve pressure on home prices, but leave more homebuyers seeking jumbo mortgages at higher rates from private lenders
by Matt Carter Mar 25
Don’t break up the marketplace, just fix it: Glenn Kelman
Opinion
Rather than intentionally fragmenting the marketplace, the Redfin CEO writes, all listings should show in one place, with the seller allowing different levels of disclosure on each listing
by Glenn Kelman Mar 25
Bonus Homes CEO: 'We want to be the don't-sell solution'
Bonus Homes might be an industry first model, investing in a seller's equity to take on the home as its landlord and paying out appreciation over time
by Craig C. Rowe Mar 25
Commissions in dollars, not percentages, help consumers
The Consumer Policy Center argues that percentage-based commissions give buyers' agents a 'backward incentive' and that consumers now have a chance to save money
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 25
Compass, Windermere duke it out on Instagram over CCP
Compass CEO Robert Reffkin also criticized Northwest MLS, describing its rules as uniquely restrictive. But Windermere fired back at what it criticized as 'hoarding inventory'
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 25
NAR opts to keep Clear Cooperation but adds a new option
After months of debate, NAR announced Tuesday it will keep its policy requiring properties to be listed on an MLS within 1 day of marketing while adding new 'delayed marketing exempt listings'
by Taylor Anderson Mar 25
US home prices rose modestly in January, led by NYC and Chicago
The FHFA Housing Price Index posted a 4.8% annual growth rate while the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Indices showed a slightly lower increase of 4.1%, according to new data released Tuesday
by Richelle Hammiel Mar 25
New-home sales rebound in February after winter weather bout
Sales of new single-family homes hit a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 676K in February — an uptick of 5.1% — and roughly met economists' expectations, according to data released Tuesday
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 25
How ERA's Michelle Johnson Lundy pays it forward
To ensure better representation this Women's History Month and beyond, she writes, it’s critical to reduce barriers to entry, support women in their journeys and celebrate their success
by Michelle Lundy Mar 25
7 ways agents can seize opportunities during market shifts
Although a shifting market can feel uncomfortable, Luke Babich writes, it can also be a time of great opportunity for agents who adapt quickly
by Luke Babich Mar 25
Women, Wealth and Real Estate: How Judith Ahdoot breaks barriers
By investing wisely, women like Judith Ahdoot are not only securing their own futures but also setting the stage for future generations to thrive, coach Melanie Klein writes
by Melanie Klein Mar 25
US could sweep Fannie, Freddie stakes into sovereign wealth fund
Some experts are intrigued by the idea floated by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, saying it could help put the mortgage giants on sound footing without boosting mortgage rates
by Matt Carter Mar 24
NYC agent, YouTuber charged with attempted murder of police officer
Erik Van Conover, a YouTube personality known for showcasing luxury properties, has amassed over 2.76M subscribers. Now, he's making headlines for an attempted murder charge
by Richelle Hammiel Mar 24