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With an eye on future lawsuits, Compass formally repudiates CCP in letter to NAR and MLSs

Jul 2, 2025

CEO Robert Reffkin said the real estate brokerage doesn't consider 'any national NAR MLS rule impacting clients as binding,' but will continue to train agents to comply with local MLS rules

Inventory has doubled in nearly half of the US’s largest markets

Jul 2, 2025

Robust new construction activity and subdued homebuyer demand has led to an inventory boom in 22 of the 50 largest markets, with metros in the South and on the West Coast seeing active inventory double compared to 2019.

FHFA Director Pulte calls on Congress to investigate Fed Chair Jerome Powell

Jul 2, 2025

‘Chairman Powell needs to be investigated by Congress immediately,’ the FHFA director said in a statement on Wednesday. Pulte and President Donald Trump have been trying to pressure Powell to resign amid high interest rates.

Finding Financial Freedom: Jennifer Leahy’s rise from rock bottom to real estate powerhouse

Jul 2, 2025

For women looking to reclaim their independence after divorce, a career shift or personal upheaval, real estate can offer more than just income, Melanie Klein writes.

Yes, it’s a ‘big, beautiful bill’ — for the real estate industry at least

Jul 2, 2025

Housing trade groups — including NAR, MBA and NAHB — like tax breaks for homebuyers and businesses, and urge lawmakers to put the bill on Trump's desk

How do you think the private listings battle will play out? Pulse

Jul 2, 2025

Are you Team Compass? Team Zillow? Or are you just keeping watch to see who comes out on top and how you can pivot?

Why thought leadership is the new real estate agent advantage 

Jul 2, 2025

Leads follow leaders, Angela Yungk writes. Lead with purpose, clarity and consistency, and you won't have to chase business — it finds you.

Your next referral source is already in your phone

Jul 2, 2025

The best lead generation comes from genuinely valuing and nurturing the relationships you already have and keeping in touch with your network.

Buyer antitrust suit alleges Real, Realty One, Vanguard and The Agency conspiracy

Jul 1, 2025

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NWMLS fires back at Compass, saying the brokerage adopted a ‘free-rider strategy’

Jul 1, 2025

The 32,000-member Northwest Multiple Listing Service wrote in a new legal filing that Compass "cannot have it both ways" by receiving listings via the MLS while holding half of its own listings privately

Rocket offers preferred mortgage pricing for Redfin-linked deals

Jul 1, 2025

With closure of merger, homebuyers get temporary rate buydown or up to $6,000 in lender credits from Rocket Mortgage when the buyer or seller is represented by a Redfin agent.

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.