Would-be homebuyers put off by higher mortgage rates

Demand for purchase mortgages fell by a seasonally adjusted 7 percent last week, and requests to refinance were down 26 percent as mortgage rates continued to climb, MBA survey finds. Continue reading

Fairway blasts federal regulators in $10M redlining settlement

Nation’s third biggest lender casts itself as a victim of politics, noting CFPB launched its investigation the day after Biden Administration took office. Continue reading

Clear Cooperation: When fiduciary duties clash with personal ethics

Former Phoenix Realtors President Butch Leiber writes that industry policy must be grounded in promoting and protecting the best interests of clients. Continue reading

$195M Bel-Air megamansion returns to the market

Built in 1937 by famed architect James E. Dolman, Casa Encantada is considered one of the most iconic estates in Los Angeles and possibly the entire country, according to the property’s listing. Continue reading

Brokers envision existential threat to MLS in Clear Cooperation debate

In a webinar Tuesday, Keller Williams’ Jeff Hickey, NextHome’s James Dwiggins, Miami MLS’s Liz Sturrock and Seven Gables’ Mike Hickman clashed over the future of NAR’s pocket listing rule. Continue reading

DOJ’s data sharing statement has implications for MLSs, associations

The DOJ’s recent statement, made in relation to a lawsuit against pork producers, notes that the sharing of information among competitors could violate antitrust law “even without proof of an agreement to fix prices.” Continue reading

In its effort to add more supply, Airbnb rolls out co-hosting feature

Short-term rental leader keeps its sights set on lowering barriers to entry for people who might be interested in offering their homes on Airbnb. Continue reading

Trump, Harris housing policies emerging from the rhetoric

Housing policy has gotten short shrift in the debates, with a tight focus on immigration and inflation. But the candidates’ platforms — and Project 2025 — provide more details. Continue reading

8 steps on the path to greatness for new real estate agents

Learn the essential steps that pave the way to success in this high-stakes market with insights from luxury consultant Chris Pollinger. Continue reading

What’s the best business advice you’ve ever received? Pulse

Share the words of wisdom that have meant the most and had the biggest impact on you as you’ve built your real estate business. Continue reading