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Broker alleges NAR rules ‘forced’ her to pay for inactive agents

Jan 29, 2025

In an updated antitrust complaint, a broker takes aim at NAR's three-way agreement and other membership rules.

First-time buyer savings platform Foyer raises $6.2M

Jan 28, 2025

Contributing investors included Alpaca VC, Hometeam, Animo Ventures and ResilienceVC. Funds will help Foyer integrate "down payment assistance, credit score recommendations, and mortgage guidance into an educational and data-driven journey."

Wells Fargo is about to emerge from the regulatory woods

Jan 28, 2025

Once the nation's largest home lender, Wells Fargo could be poised for a comeback in the mortgage business this year as it continues to make progress in addressing regulators' concerns about its past practices.

New app CMAsnap partners with Doorify MLS

Jan 28, 2025

A new software option for creating comparative market analyses, CMAsnap, has inked a deal with Doorify MLS.

FCC pushes Telephone Consumer Protection Act update to 2026

Jan 28, 2025

The Federal Communications Commission is pushing the Telephone Consumer Protection Act's one-to-one consent requirement to next year, due to an appeals court ruling questioning the FCC's definition of prior express consent.

Trump signs water order in California, seeks to add conditions

Jan 28, 2025

The president signed an executive order instructing the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation to direct more water through the Central Valley Project and potentially withhold federal aid if the state didn't comply.

Maximizing a ‘3rd place’: 3 keys to building relationships that transact

Jan 28, 2025

Third places, where people gather for face-to-face social interaction, offer an opportunity for real estate agents in our increasingly fragmented and isolated society, team leader Carl Medford writes.

Home prices hit record high in November despite cooling demand

Jan 28, 2025

In November, the Federal Housing Finance Agency and the CoreLogic Case-Shiller Indices recorded annual gains of 4.2 percent and 3.8 percent, respectively, according to new data released Tuesday.

Startup advisory firm Equity Angels delivers upbeat 2024 impact report

Jan 28, 2025

Founded by Kenya Burrell-VanWormer and Katherine Winston, the advisory group completed the formation of a mentorship team and raised $3 million in its first year in operation, according to the report.

The expanding role of micro-units in property renting

Jan 28, 2025

Despite challenges, municipalities are increasingly open to micro-unit developments as they seek innovative solutions to the affordability crisis, multifamily expert Michael Zaransky writes.

How to go from a good real estate agent to an exceptional one

Jan 28, 2025

Are you truly committed to your business, or are you just interested? The difference determines whether you're merely good or truly exceptional, broker Nick Schlekeway writes.

8 actionable ways to guide real estate clients with integrity

Jan 28, 2025

When clients know they can trust you, coach Darryl Davis writes, referrals flow, relationships deepen and reputations grow.