Real Estate News

NWMLS fires back at Compass, saying the brokerage adopted a ‘free-rider strategy’
Tue, 01 Jul 2025 19:49:31
The 32,000-member Northwest Multiple Listing Service wrote in a new legal filing that Compass "cannot have it both ways" by receiving listings via the MLS while holding half of its own listings privately read more»

Rocket offers preferred mortgage pricing for Redfin-linked deals
Tue, 01 Jul 2025 18:47:15
With closure of merger, homebuyers get temporary rate buydown or up to $6,000 in lender credits from Rocket Mortgage when the buyer or seller is represented by a Redfin agent. read more»

20 Success Principles every real estate agent should master
Tue, 01 Jul 2025 17:20:14
There’s no secret sauce — just consistent, intentional habits, Terry LeClair writes. Here, he illuminates foundational habits from Jack Canfield's classic personal development book. read more»

California passes bipartisan bills that overhaul environmental law to bolster building starts
Tue, 01 Jul 2025 16:33:01
California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed the state's 2025-2026 budget, which offers environmental review exemptions for critical housing and infrastructure projects. Leaders say the exemptions will improve affordability, while environmentalists say it will ruin the state's ecosystem. read more»

Mauricio Umansky’s ThePLS.com sues NAR over private listings
Tue, 01 Jul 2025 16:23:26
Celebrity agent Mauricio Umansky, who has targeted the National Association of Realtors’ dominance over agents and the rules governing real estate, heads back to court. read more»

Broker Public Portal soft launches, adds Doorify MLS as investor
Tue, 01 Jul 2025 12:00:46
The rollout will be followed by the debut of BPP-powered local MLS sites and then a long-promised national consumer listing site to compete against Zillow, Realtor.com, Homes.com and Redfin. read more»

How to create a new agent business budget for 2025
Tue, 01 Jul 2025 8:00:23
Your budget is your business plan in action, broker-owner and author Jessica Souza writes. Find out how to crunch the numbers and make them work as hard as you do. read more»

Mortgage rates are coming down. Does the trend have any legs?
Tue, 01 Jul 2025 8:00:19
Hopes that home sales will pick up may hinge more on additional inventory coming onto the market, which is expected to cool or reverse home price gains. read more»

Rocket reorganizes to close Redfin acquisition, Mr. Cooper on deck
Tue, 01 Jul 2025 0:06:34
By handling every aspect of homebuying and selling, from search to financing to title and closing — Rocket aims to cut transaction costs on the median priced home in half, from $40,000 to $20,000. read more»

Zillow fires back at Compass, saying brokerage faces no harm from its listing policy
Mon, 30 Jun 2025 20:56:37
Zillow attorneys pushed back at Compass' request for a broad and expedited discovery, and on the brokerage's private listing network. 'Compass would erect new barriers for buyers by making listings exclusive to each broker.' read more»

Mortgage Automator integrates Usio’s payment processing suite
Mon, 30 Jun 2025 18:14:12
Payment options, including Automated Clearing House (ACH), card payments, pinless debit and real-time disbursements, simplify loan servicing, improve cash flow management for lenders. read more»

Zillow’s listing ban has begun. Here’s what you need to know now
Mon, 30 Jun 2025 17:46:57
The nation’s largest real estate portal began enforcing its ban on private listings on Monday, 10 weeks after announcing its new standards. Here’s what you need to know now. read more»

How being a successful agent is like being a Broadway producer
Mon, 30 Jun 2025 17:27:28
Success in real estate is a lot like producing Broadway — build the right cast, believe in your story and deliver an unforgettable experience. read more»

Big cities drive the housing supply reset — for all the wrong reasons
Mon, 30 Jun 2025 9:00:28
The urban-suburban divide that helped define the housing market’s early pandemic boom has continued to shape its downturn and inventory rebalancing, according to an Intel analysis of hyperlocal data. read more»

In a heavy M&A landscape, Rod Watson says he’s staying indie
Mon, 30 Jun 2025 9:00:07
The luxury brokerage founder shared thoughts on the market, challenges of serving elite clients, potential business expansion thoughts and what he's looking forward to at Inman Connect San Diego. read more»

Multi-gen mayhem: Selling a home with 4 generations of input
Mon, 30 Jun 2025 8:00:54
An organized and proactive process can help keep the peace between family members and sell your client’s home efficiently, Lindsey Harn writes. read more»

Rookie to rockstar: What every new buyer’s agent needs to know
Mon, 30 Jun 2025 8:00:40
Just starting out on a real estate team as a buyer's agent? Coach Verl Workman shares what you should know to hit the ground running and help your clients. read more»

Best listing on the street: Differentiate your service with home repair solutions
Mon, 30 Jun 2025 8:00:34
As the market shifts, it’s important that your listing stands out from the competition. Troy Palmquist helps you help your sellers get market-ready fast. read more»