Real Estate News

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»

Why 2025 will be the year of real estate team growth
Mon, 30 Jun 2025 7:31:14
Three seismic shifts are reshaping real estate teams — and the leaders who recognize these now will dominate tomorrow’s market. read more»

Trending: Has your Facebook group disappeared? Thanks, AI
Sun, 29 Jun 2025 9:00:04
From mass Facebook group bans to Disney’s AI copyright battle and the TikTok ban that won’t stick, this week’s updates show one thing clearly: AI is reshaping the rules. For real estate pros, staying ahead means understanding the tools, and the risks. read more»

As Compass and Zillow duke it out, will agents come out on top?
Sat, 28 Jun 2025 8:00:40
Amid private listing debates and portal wars, agents should be asking one question: How does my business benefit from the outcome? read more»

How dialed-in perks turn forever clients into lead-gen machines
Sat, 28 Jun 2025 8:00:21
Serve your clients so well that they can't help sharing the good news about the service you provide, sending new clients to you along the way, broker Amy Stockberger writes. read more»

Trump administration relaxes FHA flood risk, appraisal requirements
Fri, 27 Jun 2025 22:45:27
Recission of a dozen regulatory policies is aimed at "slashing red tape that drives up costs and shuts families out of the market," HUD Secretary Scott Turner said. read more»

Uncertainty over tariff policies continues to worry consumers
Fri, 27 Jun 2025 21:15:36
Two closely watched surveys show Americans remain concerned that the U.S. is headed for the dual challenge of an economic slowdown and an increase in inflation. read more»

Former Zillow mortgage originator sues over alleged wages issues
Fri, 27 Jun 2025 21:11:55
Former mortgage loan originator Andrew Josephson claims the company failed to adequately pay him and other employees for time worked in an effort to cut costs and gain a leg up on competitors. read more»

MLS hacked? Solid Earth’s Passkey authentication aims to lock it down
Fri, 27 Jun 2025 18:35:21
It’s not uncommon for MLS platforms and industry data sources to be caught in hacks or phishing attempts, which puts all members at risk. read more»

‘NAR needs to get out of the MLS business’: Windermere’s Jacobi
Fri, 27 Jun 2025 18:21:08
MLSs are just too important to the health of the industry, and to the homebuying and selling process, to keep them under NAR’s control, Windermere co-President OB Jacobi writes. read more»