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Appraisal Institute rocked by NYT exposé, lawsuits by former execs

May 13, 2025

Professional association is fighting accusations that it knowingly reported inaccurate exam scores to state agencies and ignored a top executive's alleged sexual harassment of multiple employees.

Texas governor attempts to squash Muslim residential development

May 13, 2025

On Sunday, Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced that he'd halted development on a Muslim mixed-use project in Plano due to several alleged violations. However, the developers said Abbott's investigations are unfounded and rooted in Islamophobia.

Prefab home companies step in to rebuild LA wildfire zones

May 13, 2025

Labor shortages, high material costs and permitting delays have stretched rebuilding timelines into years. In response, a wave of prefab housing companies is stepping in with solutions to meet the urgency of the moment. Plant Prefab, Azure Printed Homes and Ark Container Homes are answering the call.

Berkshire Hathaway, Crye-Leike attempts to transfer case denied

May 13, 2025

The denial by Judge Stephen Bough is the latest in a string of court losses for the two remaining real estate companies that have yet to reach settlement agreements in homeseller commission cases.

Mortgage lender Lower acquires Movoto and parent OJO

May 13, 2025

The deal will give Lower greater reach, while also contributing to an "end-to-end homeownership" platform — increasingly the holy grail of real estate technology.

Barbara Corcoran’s NYC penthouse goes under contract in a day

May 13, 2025

Corcoran asked $12 million for the Fifth Ave duplex with sweeping Central Park views, and reportedly received multiple bids that pushed the contract price above asking.

Mortgage lender Lower acquires Movoto

May 13, 2025

The deal will give Lower greater reach, while also contributing to an "end-to-end homeownership" platform — increasingly the holy grail of real estate technology.

CFPB rescinds dozens of policies as court battle over its fate rages on

May 13, 2025

A hearing on an order barring the Trump administration’s move to fire all but 200 of the CFPB’s 1,700 employees is set for Friday, with Democrats calling it an attempt to dismantle the bureau.

Want to close more deals? Learn to speak your clients’ language

May 13, 2025

Trainer Bernice Ross breaks down the four DISC behavioral styles and offers text and email templates and negotiation strategies to help you close the deal.

5 things your clients won’t tell you (but you should know)

May 13, 2025

From budget to competing buyer's agents, Darryl Davis looks at the unsaid things that can cloud a client relationship, so you can communicate more clearly.

Read the room! Why the best agents are people-savvy

May 13, 2025

The best agents are market-savvy, but they're even more emotionally intelligent and great at listening, Kevelyn Guzman writes. Here's how to improve your perception.

Lesson Learned: Do what’s right for everyone (including yourself)

May 13, 2025

Find out how this real estate leader blends her West Coast background, financial acumen and dedication to doing the right thing into a recipe for real estate success.