DOJ raises concerns with Nosalek settlement in latest court filing
A Supplemental Statement of Interest filed on Monday by the US Department of Justice argued that the settlement only offers 'cosmetic changes' to MLS PIN's agent compensation rules
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 18
Housing starts beat expectations in February but headwinds loom
Privately owned housing starts rose 11.2% but still fell behind February 2024 activity, according to data released Tuesday. Single-family home construction rose 11.4% to 1.1M on a monthly basis
by Richelle Hammiel Mar 18
The psychology of real estate: Understand what motivates buyers
Understanding buyer psychology is about more than closing transactions, Darryl Davis writes. It’s about building connections and guiding clients to decisions that align with their goals
by Darryl Davis Mar 18
This Women's History Month, make your DEI outcomes measurable
Standardize planning with a simple DEI checklist, Dr. Lee Davenport writes, and share measurable outcomes along with personal feedback and stories from each event
by Lee Davenport Mar 18
Court pauses broker's suit over brick-and-mortar office mandate
State legislation introduced last week in West Virginia would make an exception to the requirement for out-of-state-brokers, if passed
by Andrea V. Brambila Mar 17
AI smoothing mortgage income and employment verifications
Philadelphia-based mortgage technology provider Xactus claims its AI-powered Intelligent Verification Platform allows lenders to transform their workflows, make smarter decisions
by Matt Carter Mar 17
$10M-plus deals in Manhattan hit biggest week since December
There were 11 contract signings at $10M-plus last week, and the city's priciest closing was on a downtown condo that sold in an off-market deal for $60M
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 17
Fetch Agent promises to catch 'motivated buyers'
Fetch Agent stated in its release that recent court cases regarding commission payment models influenced its creation, viewing the legal results as an opportunity for expanded consumer choice
by Craig C. Rowe Mar 17
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
Billion-dollar mergers, upheaval and a real estate reckoning
Billion-dollar deals aren’t just making headlines; they’re reshaping the industry, consultant Chris Pollinger writes. The subsequent impact will be felt by every agent, brokerage and homebuyer
by Chris Pollinger Mar 17
Women, Wealth and Real Estate: Anna Uliassi on crafting a legacy
Coach Melanie Klein shares how buying a small condo on a budget set this real estate professional up for long-term investor success and financial independence
by Melanie Klein Mar 17
The industry's biggest names are weighing in on CCP: The Download
Leaders across the real estate landscape are sharing their perspectives on the CCP — and what its possible end would mean for consumers and the housing market
by Christy Murdock Mar 15
Bill Pulte confirmed to lead Fannie and Freddie's federal regulator
Mortgage industry groups support the Trump administration's picks to lead the FHFA and CFPB, but questions remain about the prospects for dramatic policy shifts at the agencies
by Matt Carter Mar 14
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices CEO denies Compass negotiations
HomeServices of America CEO Gino Blefari said Thursday night his company isn't in acquisition talks with Compass. Since then, the brokerage franchise network and Compass have been silent
Inflation, job worries drive 'horrific' consumer confidence report
Republicans are less worried about the future than Democrats and Independents, but 'consumers from all 3 political affiliations are in agreement that the outlook has weakened since February'
by Matt Carter Mar 14