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DOJ signals Clear Cooperation alone may not be anticompetitive

Mar 20, 2025

A footnote in a U.S. Department of Justice filing in the Nosalek commission suit on Monday suggests industry players including Compass CEO Robert Reffkin likely misinterpreted earlier DOJ messaging on NAR's policy.

Women, Wealth and Real Estate: A pathway to financial freedom

Mar 20, 2025

The real estate industry is now opening doors for women like Martice Brumfield to step in and create their own financial futures through ownership, investment and professional careers, Melanie Klein writes.

Good shopping conditions for buyers this spring: Economist

Mar 20, 2025

This week, Windermere Real Estate Principal Economist Jeff Tucker looks at active listings, inflation and mortgage rates, which spell out "a recipe for pretty good shopping conditions for buyers" this spring.

Surprise Fed move takes some pressure off of mortgage rates

Mar 19, 2025

Central bank dials back Treasury rolloffs but is not ready to cut short-term interest rates, as Fed policymakers indicate they're more worried about inflation than they were in December.

New survey shows how far NAR must go to repair its image

Mar 19, 2025

The 1.5 million member trade group has a net favorability rating of –42.6 percent by all adults, according to a new survey conducted by ResiClub. Agents and brokers had a slightly rosier view.

Better’s losses shrink as AI boosts 2024 loan volume, revenue

Mar 19, 2025

CEO Vishal Garg is optimistic about the future after cutting annual net loss by 61 percent, to $206 million, and growing loan production by 19 percent and revenue by 50 percent.

EXp is peachy keen with addition of $70M Georgia team

Mar 19, 2025

The Tim Stout Group has joined eXp Realty. The Newnan, Georgia-based team is the sixth multimillion-dollar team to join the cloud-based brokerage in 2025.

It’s time to reimagine off-market listings: Cara Ameer

Mar 19, 2025

A middle ground that provides choices for sellers and options for agents might be just what the industry needs to create movement in the market, broker Cara Ameer writes.

The least effective way to brand your real estate business

Mar 19, 2025

In today’s world of AI search and brokerage M&A, trainer Bernice Ross writes, branding your business with your name or your brokerage isn’t enough. Here's what to do instead.

‘They have just ruined my career’: Ousted Vegas Realtors CEO speaks

Mar 19, 2025

Former Las Vegas Realtors CEO Wendy DiVecchio claims her suspension and a subsequent probe into last year's Realtor elections lacked transparency. After she sued, she received a death threat.

How to find the right real estate coach (and how to know it’s a fit)

Mar 19, 2025

By defining your goals and ensuring a good fit, coach Verl Workman writes, you can choose a coaching company that will guide you to success.

The transparency double standard: Ketchmark’s push to repeal CCP

Mar 19, 2025

Real estate professionals should be making decisions based on what benefits consumers, not out of fear of who might be deposed next, compliance expert Summer Goralik writes.