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What’s next for fair housing in an anti-DEI era?

Feb 4, 2025

Protecting fair housing must be a non-negotiable part of building a more inclusive and equitable future, Keller Williams' Julia Lashay Israel writes.

How to navigate a buyer’s cold feet without derailing the deal

Feb 4, 2025

Buyers may cancel a purchase at the last minute due to anxiety about the market, trepidation about taking on financial obligations or a nagging feeling that a more perfect home might be out there, Luke Babich writes.

Compass launches ‘Compass One’ client portal and dashboard

Feb 3, 2025

The new portal went live on Monday as debates over Clear Cooperation have come to a peak. It will allow clients access to Compass exclusives, and to track transactions.

Homebuilders warn they’re facing a 40% tariff on Canadian lumber

Feb 3, 2025

In renewing a call that building materials be exempt from tariffs, trade group notes that more than 70 percent of imported softwood lumber and gypsum used for drywall comes from Canada and Mexico.

Orchard blooms in 2 new markets — Nashville and Phoenix

Feb 3, 2025

Orchard customers can choose to “move first” using a buy-before-sell structure or seek a fast cash-offer sales scenario, as well as select a traditional sales process.

Corcoran adds trending listings feature to website

Feb 3, 2025

The new feature, which the brokerage calls "like Netflix for real estate," highlights for homebuyers trending properties based on unique views, interactions and leads, the firm has informed Inman.

Appeals court will let DOJ speak in REX case against NAR, Zillow

Feb 3, 2025

Attorney Alice A. Wang of the DOJ's Antitrust Division will appear at oral arguments in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit on Feb. 13.

Compass to launch ‘Compass One’ client portal and dashboard

Feb 3, 2025

The new portal, which goes live on Tuesday, launches as debates over Clear Cooperation have come to a peak. It will allow clients access to Compass exclusives, and to track transactions.

87% of mortgage lead gen comes from referrals and past clients

Feb 3, 2025

When it comes to mortgages, Mike DelPrete writes, online lead generation is certainly a piece of the puzzle, but it pales in comparison to the power of referrals and existing relationships.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to temporarily lead CFPB

Feb 3, 2025

President Trump fired former Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Director Rohit Chopra on Saturday. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will take over leadership duties until Trump nominates a new director.

4 steps to scale your business (and tip the scales in your favor)

Feb 3, 2025

Scaling isn't just about growth, BHGRE's Ginger Wilcox writes. It's about building a stronger, more resilient and engaged organization.

Real estate agents carry hope for client pipelines into January: Intel

Feb 3, 2025

Current pipelines reported in the Intel survey remain higher than they were a few months ago, perhaps signaling that some clients are entertaining a return to the market despite headwinds from the Fed.