Resources

DOGE claims to have ‘recovered’ $1.9B in ‘misplaced’ HUD funds

Feb 18, 2025

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) claims to have "recovered" $1.9 billion in misallocated Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) funds, the agency announced on X Friday. While DOGE attempted to redact sensitive details in the shared documents, some information may have been unintentionally exposed.

Mauricio Umansky expects ‘speedy recovery’ after Aspen ski accident

Feb 18, 2025

The CEO suffered a broken clavicle, which required 12 screws and a metal plate to repair, following a spill in Aspen Friday. Umansky thanked his supporters and medical staff on Instagram Sunday.

EXp CEO answers 10 questions on CCP, MLS and transparency

Feb 18, 2025

EXp Realty Chief Executive Officer Leo Pareja answers your burning questions on the future of the Clear Cooperation Policy, multiple listing services and serving homebuyers and sellers in 2025.

Is removing Days on Market and price history a good idea or not?

Feb 18, 2025

Team leader Carl Medford looks at the Clear Cooperation debate through the lens of a simple question: "What's best for the consumer?"

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.