Illinois’ 3rd commission suit names @properties, champions buyers

A Chicago homeowner is the latest to allege NAR policies amounted to a conspiracy to keep commissions high for buyers; @properties vows to “vigorously defend” against the new lawsuit. Continue reading

MoxiBalance brings order to back-office complexity: Tech Review

MoxiBalance’s roots are in parent company MoxiWorks’ 2021 acquisition of Reeazily, the unnecessarily difficult-to-pronounce software company that specialized in transaction management and real estate business oversight. Continue reading

With Kasper exit, the hits keep coming for NAR: The Download

After a reported blackmail threat, NAR President Tracy Kasper resigned this week. What’s next for the embattled trade organization? Continue reading

3 ways to support diversity in the Hispanic real estate community

America’s population is continuing to change, writes Tina Lapp. Generate the highest level of success for diverse communities, whether they are new agents entering the field or clients looking to buy a home. Continue reading

Shortcuts to success: Listen and learn from these 5 people

Stop trying to reinvent the wheel in your business. According to Jimmy Burgess, there are five people who already offer a roadmap to your professional destination. Continue reading

Jump in key inflation gauge may delay mortgage rate relief

Futures markets still hold out hope for a March rate cut, even as annual inflation increased to 3.4 percent in December, moving away from the Fed’s 2 percent goal for the first time since September. Continue reading

Queens is poised to unseat Brooklyn as hottest NYC borough

A new report from StreetEasy suggests that the World’s Borough will be crowned the hottest borough in New York City after a stellar 2023. Continue reading

Midcentury modern gem in Palm Springs hits market for first time

The 1958-built property designed by architect Hugh Kaptur and later renovated by architect Albert Frey is hitting the market for the first time since its completion at $8.75 million. Continue reading

Broker Public Portal appoints former RE/MAX exec as CEO

Dan Troup will lead a company founded by brokerages and MLSs, which aims to build an alternative to big portals such as Zillow and Realtor.com. Continue reading