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Fairway blasts federal regulators in $10M redlining settlement

Oct 16, 2024

Nation's third biggest lender casts itself as a victim of politics, noting CFPB launched its investigation the day after Biden Administration took office.

DOJ’s data sharing statement has implications for MLSs, associations

Oct 16, 2024

The DOJ's recent statement made in relation to a lawsuit against pork producers notes that the sharing of information among competitors could violate antitrust law "even without proof of an agreement to fix prices."

Brokers envision existential threat to MLS in Clear Cooperation debate

Oct 16, 2024

In a webinar Tuesday, Keller Williams' Jeff Hickey, NextHome's James Dwiggins, Miami MLS's Liz Sturrock and Seven Gables' Mike Hickman clashed over the future of NAR's pocket listing rule.

$195M Bel-Air megamansion returns to the market

Oct 16, 2024

Built in 1937 by famed architect James E. Dolman, Casa Encantada is considered one of the most iconic estates in Los Angeles and possibly the entire country, according to the property's listing.

Clear Cooperation: When fiduciary duties clash with personal ethics

Oct 16, 2024

Former Arizona Realtors President Butch Leiber writes that industry policy must be grounded in promoting and protecting the best interests of clients.

In its effort to add more supply, Airbnb rolls out co-hosting feature

Oct 16, 2024

Short-term rental leader keeps its sights set on lowering barriers to entry for people who might be interested in offering their homes on Airbnb.

Trump, Harris housing policies emerging from the rhetoric

Oct 16, 2024

Housing policy has gotten short shrift in the debates, with a tight focus on immigration and inflation. But the candidates' platforms — and Project 2025 — provide more details.

What’s the best business advice you’ve ever received? Pulse

Oct 16, 2024

Share the words of wisdom that have meant the most and had the biggest impact on you as you've built your real estate business.

8 steps on the path to greatness for new real estate agents

Oct 16, 2024

Learn the essential steps that pave the way to success in this high-stakes market with insights from luxury consultant Chris Pollinger.

Recent survey highlights housing priorities ahead of 2024 election

Oct 15, 2024

According to the survey, approximately 41.6 percent of U.S. homeowners believe that Donald Trump is best suited to maintain high home values, while 35.3 percent favor Kamala Harris for this role. Although homeowners generally see high home values as beneficial since much of their wealth is tied to home equity, one-third of Americans do not own.

PrimeLending just hired a rival’s CEO to be its new head of growth

Oct 15, 2024

Former Benchmark Mortgage CEO Brian McKinney has been charged with driving company growth following the launch of a more inclusive mortgage underwriting process and home equity product.

Compass scoops up NYC star agent from The Agency

Oct 15, 2024

Daniel Blatman also previously worked at Douglas Elliman and Triplemint. He joins Compass during a period of intense competition for top-producing agents.