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DOJ raises concerns with Nosalek settlement in latest court filing

Mar 18, 2025

A Supplemental Statement of Interest filed on Monday by the U.S. Department of Justice argued that the settlement only offers "cosmetic changes" to MLS PIN's agent compensation rules.

EXp announces interim chief financial officer

Mar 18, 2025

EXp World Holdings CFO Kent Cheng is stepping down, effective April 1. EXp Global financial leader Jesse Hill will be taking his place until eXp names a permanent CFO.

Housing starts beat expectations in February but headwinds loom

Mar 18, 2025

Privately owned housing starts rose 11.2 percent but still fell behind February 2024 activity, according to data released Tuesday by the U.S. Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development.

7 tips for building a rock-solid reputation as a real estate pro

Mar 18, 2025

Agents who prioritize their professional reputation don’t just survive in the real estate business, coach Darryl Davis writes. They dominate it.

This Women’s History Month, make your DEI outcomes measurable

Mar 18, 2025

Standardize planning with a simple DEI checklist, Dr. Lee Davenport writes, and share measurable outcomes along with personal feedback and stories from each event as part of your diversity, equity and inclusion efforts.

The psychology of real estate: Understand what motivates buyers

Mar 18, 2025

Understanding buyer psychology is about more than closing business transactions, Darryl Davis writes. It’s about building genuine connections and guiding clients to decisions that align with their goals.

AI smoothing mortgage income and employment verifications

Mar 17, 2025

Philadelphia-based mortgage technology provider Xactus claims its AI-powered Intelligent Verification Platform (IVP) allows lenders to transform their workflows and make smarter decisions.

$10M-plus deals in Manhattan hit biggest week since December

Mar 17, 2025

There were 11 contract signings at $10 million-plus last week, and the city's priciest closing was on a downtown condo that sold in an off-market deal for $60 million.

Senators Waters, Warren sound alarm on HUD cost-cutting plan

Mar 17, 2025

Senators Maxine Waters (D-CA) and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) sent Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Scott Turner a letter on Monday, demanding that he halt plans to cut staff at the Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity.

Fetch Agent promises to catch ‘motivated buyers’

Mar 17, 2025

Fetch Agent calls itself a “cutting-edge platform that humanizes the house-hunting experience by seamlessly connecting homebuyers directly with buyer’s agents to find their next home."

Billion-dollar mergers, upheaval and a real estate reckoning

Mar 17, 2025

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 in the game.

Arizona marks 1st move beyond East Coast for SERHANT.

Mar 17, 2025

The new market is launching with over 50 agents who represent more than $500 million in sales volume over the past 12 months and who will offer more than 100 listings to start.