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Judge ‘surprised and confused’ by buyers’ ask in commission case

Feb 18, 2025

At a Thursday court hearing, Judge LaShonda A. Hunt denied a request to add more state law claims to an antitrust complaint from plaintiffs in a case known as Batton 1.

Judges zero in on key question in REX’s appeal against Zillow, NAR

Feb 17, 2025

Was Zillow's policy shift, which led to a January 2021 update, a website update or an agreement with NAR that illegally restrained trade? Judges hear both sides.

Mergers and acquisitions likely to dominate real estate in 2025

Feb 17, 2025

Years of market sluggishness and aggressive expansion by big corporations mean big deals of the past were likely a prelude to more acquisitions in 2025, Intel survey results and interviews suggest.

The future of real estate starts at Inman Connect New York 2025

Feb 17, 2025

A pivotal year for real estate: Top industry minds tackle recruiting, market shifts, and innovation at Inman Connect New York 2025.

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac’s net worths climb past $154B

Feb 14, 2025

While plans to privatize the mortgage giants are on the back burner, Trump administration may impose limits on how much support the mortgage giants can provide to riskier borrowers.

Mindfulness for busy pros (because the rollercoaster isn’t stopping)

Feb 14, 2025

If it feels impossible to start and consistently maintain a mindfulness habit, Aaron Hendon offers ways to incorporate it into what you're already doing.

Pasadena ADU program offers second shot at affordable housing

Feb 14, 2025

To qualify, applicants must have owned and occupied the main property for at least five years, maintain a credit score above 650 and have a debt-to-income ratio below 40 percent.

DeepSeek AI: Game-changer or data privacy minefield?

Feb 14, 2025

Should real estate agents trust the AI app DeepSeek? Trainer Bernice Ross examines the benefits and data privacy concerns.

HUD to lay off approximately 4,800 employees under Trump plan

Feb 14, 2025

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development will eliminate half of its workforce as part of the Trump administration’s latest effort to reduce federal costs, it announced Thursday.

Tool Kit: Upgrade your media literacy skills to know what’s real

Feb 14, 2025

It's hard to tell fact vs. fiction these days. Get the tools and tips for becoming a smart agent who can spot fake news, deepfakes and misinformation a mile away with trainer Rachael Hite.

5 bold ways to breathe new life into a luxury listing

Feb 14, 2025

Luxury listings need more than good photos and online listings to sell, Coldwell Banker Warburg's Kevelyn Guzman writes. They need an approach that combines strategy and creativity.

Trending: Super Bowl ad wins, fails and media literacy lessons

Feb 14, 2025

From Nike’s success to Poppi’s backlash, Jessi Healey unpacks the biggest Super Bowl ad takeaways and why understanding media literacy is more important than ever.