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Mauricio Umansky’s ThePLS.com sues NAR over private listings

Jul 1, 2025

Celebrity agent Mauricio Umansky, who has targeted the National Association of Realtors’ dominance over agents and the rules governing real estate, heads back to court.

California passes bipartisan bills that overhaul environmental law to bolster building starts

Jul 1, 2025

California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed the state's 2025-2026 budget, which offers environmental review exemptions for critical housing and infrastructure projects. Leaders say the exemptions will improve affordability, while environmentalists say it will ruin the state's ecosystem.

20 Success Principles every real estate agent should master

Jul 1, 2025

There’s no secret sauce — just consistent, intentional habits, Terry LeClair writes. Here, he illuminates foundational habits from Jack Canfield's classic personal development book.

Broker Public Portal soft launches, adds Doorify MLS as investor

Jul 1, 2025

Real estate is changing fast, and so must you. Inman Connect San Diego is where you turn uncertainty into strategy — with real talk, real tools and the connections that matter. If you’re serious about staying ahead of the game, this is where you need to be. Register now! The Broker Public Portal, a company formed by a […]

Mortgage rates are coming down. Does the trend have any legs?

Jul 1, 2025

Hopes that home sales will pick up may hinge more on additional inventory coming onto the market, which is expected to cool or reverse home price gains.

How to create a new agent business budget for 2025

Jul 1, 2025

Your budget is your business plan in action, broker-owner and author Jessica Souza writes. Find out how to crunch the numbers and make them work as hard as you do.

Rocket reorganizes to close Redfin acquisition, Mr. Cooper on deck

Jul 1, 2025

By handling every aspect of homebuying and selling, from search to financing to title and closing — Rocket aims to cut transaction costs on the median priced home in half, from $40,000 to $20,000.

Rocket closes Redfin acquisition, Mr. Cooper deal is on deck

Jul 1, 2025

By handling every aspect of homebuying and selling, from search to financing to title and closing — Rocket aims to cut transaction costs on the median priced home in half, from $40,000 to $20,000.

Zillow fires back at Compass, saying brokerage faces no harm from its listing policy

Jun 30, 2025

Zillow attorneys pushed back at Compass' request for a broad and expedited discovery, and on the brokerage's private listing network. 'Compass would erect new barriers for buyers by making listings exclusive to each broker.'

Mortgage Automator integrates Usio’s payment processing suite

Jun 30, 2025

Payment options, including Automated Clearing House (ACH), card payments, pinless debit and real-time disbursements, simplify loan servicing, improve cash flow management for lenders.

How being a successful agent is like being a Broadway producer

Jun 30, 2025

Success in real estate is a lot like producing Broadway — build the right cast, believe in your story and deliver an unforgettable experience.

It’s reckoning day for private listings. What you should know about Zillow’s changes

Jun 30, 2025

The nation’s largest real estate portal began enforcing its ban on private listings on Monday, 10 weeks after announcing its new standards. Here’s what you need to know now.