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NAR hate speech policy poised for disruption under Texas Senate bill

Apr 29, 2025

Under Senate Bill 2713, professional organizations like the National Association of Realtors would be prohibited from denying membership based on speech violations, regardless of existing bylaws.

Waging war has come at a cost, Compass says in NWMLS lawsuit

Apr 29, 2025

The brokerage's federal court complaint acknowledges that clients have canceled listings and that agents have departed amid a battle with Northwest MLS over how they're marketed.

Regulators expected to remove lid on Wells Fargo’s growth soon

Apr 29, 2025

A $1.95 trillion asset cap that's limited the bank’s growth could be lifted in Q2 with CFPB and other regulators having closed 12 of 14 consent orders aimed at remedying past business practices.

Vrbo slapped over Super Bowl ad after Airbnb complaint

Apr 29, 2025

Airbnb challenged the commercial, along with ads that included a "desperate" and "confused" billboard near Airbnb’s headquarters in San Francisco.

Anywhere grows revenue to $1.2B during first quarter of 2025

Apr 29, 2025

The franchisor's performance was driven by its luxury brands during the first quarter. President and CEO Ryan Schneider also reaffirmed during an investors' call the company's stance on recent moves by NAR, Zillow and Redfin in regards to Clear Cooperation.

Home prices climbed in February — but the momentum is cooling

Apr 29, 2025

The FHFA HPI and S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Indices posted a 3.9% annual increase in February, according to data released Tuesday. While that marks another year of gains, the data shows that price growth has moderated.

In like a lion: 10 ways to grab market share this spring

Apr 29, 2025

You don’t need to hustle harder this spring, broker-owner Amy Stockberger writes. You need to systematize smarter to develop repeat and referral real estate clients as the foundation of your business.

The importance of using a 5-pronged tenant screening process

Apr 29, 2025

Whether you manage one property or 10, implementing a structured screening process is one of the best investments you can make in your real estate business, Ryan Barone writes.

Stop the spam: 5 recruiting tactics that need to end

Apr 29, 2025

Bad recruiting doesn’t just fail; it damages your reputation, your culture and your pipeline. Kevin Van Eck shares five tactics that are hurting your brand (and what to do instead).

How 2 Gen Z entrepreneurs are streamlining inefficient permits

Apr 29, 2025

Coach Melanie Klein looks at how these two young California business owners are simplifying the convoluted process of pre-construction permitting.

The war over private listings has cost Compass listings and agents

Apr 29, 2025

The brokerage's federal court complaint acknowledges that clients have canceled listings and that agents have departed amid a battle with Northwest MLS over how they're marketed.

Naples estate shatters Florida home sale record with $225M sale

Apr 28, 2025

A sprawling waterfront estate in Naples, Florida has shattered records with its $225 million sale, making it the most expensive residential transaction in state history and the second-priciest in the country, the Wall Street Journal reported Friday.