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How and when to say ‘no’ as a new real estate agent

Apr 1, 2025

Coach Verl Workman writes that setting healthy boundaries, including saying "no" when needed, provides a more balanced life and fulfilling career in real estate.

Motto Mortgage CEO announces upcoming retirement

Mar 31, 2025

Ward Morrison will step down in June but serve as a consultant until the end of the year. He has helmed Motto Mortgage since 2016.

NYC’s tax revenue soars, while job market faces its own challenges

Mar 31, 2025

Real estate-related taxes soared to an all-time high of $37 billion last year. That figure is expected to climb even higher to $40 billion in 2025, according to a REBNY report.

Lodgerin software release addresses mid-term rental niche

Mar 31, 2025

The niche Lodgerin addresses is businesses and universities — its primary markets — being faced with finding suitable, affordable and safe occupancy solutions for employees and constituents when working or serving in locations abroad.

Judge rebuffs bid to transfer case over alleged eXp ‘sweetheart deal’

Mar 31, 2025

A federal judge in Georgia has rejected a bid to transfer a case against eXp Realty and Weichert to a federal court in Missouri over allegations the companies negotiated a “sweetheart deal” to resolve commission-related antitrust claims against them nationwide.

Your Clear Cooperation, delayed marketing exempt listings FAQ

Mar 31, 2025

Team leader Carl Medford dives into a high-level overview of the changes to CCP and the larger issues that will arise from its implementation.

EXCLUSIVE: Restb.ai leads 10 more MLSs in march to data efficiency

Mar 31, 2025

Ten additional multiple listing services have hired Barcelona’s Restb.ai to amp up the pace and sophistication of how listing data is populated, made compliant and broadcast to consumers.

Zeckendorfs accused of ‘brazen fraud’ in $80M penthouse sale

Mar 31, 2025

According to the complaint, developers and brothers Arthur and William Lie Zeckendorf of Zeckendorf Development, LLC allegedly rushed to close the deal before news broke about a planned 37-story skyscraper next door that would erase the penthouse's premium-priced park view.

Judge faces another call to recuse himself over political donations

Mar 31, 2025

Gibson plaintiffs accuse Hanna Holdings of "judge shopping." Berkshire Hathaway Energy and Hanna Holdings say donations to Judge Bough’s wife’s city council campaigns are disqualifying.

EXCLUSIVE: Compass clients signal legal action against NWMLS

Mar 31, 2025

A new website soliciting plaintiffs for a possible class-action suit against the Washington MLS asks homeowners if they've sold in the state and seen "a price drop or significant days on market."

NWMLS calls for marketplace openness, fairness, transparency

Mar 31, 2025

Northwest MLS President and CEO Justin Haag writes that there is no place for exclusionary practices in today's real estate marketplace.

Rocket Companies set to acquire Mr. Cooper Group Inc. for $9.4B

Mar 31, 2025

The all-stock deal is set to close in Q4 2025. Mr. Cooper Group Chair and CEO Jay Bray will become president and CEO of Rocket Mortgage while reporting to Rocket Companies CEO Varun Krishna.