DOJ drops Powell probe, clearing path for Warsh as Fed chair

The DOJ dropped its criminal probe of Fed Chair Jerome Powell Friday, clearing a key Senate hurdle for Kevin Warsh’s confirmation. Continue reading

Compass calls Northwest MLS a ‘monopolist,’ asks court to dismiss counterclaims

The legal tit-for-tat over MLS rules blocking coming-soon listings has been ongoing for a year in a Washington court. Continue reading

Compass, Zillow and the latest moves: Inman’s Top 5

Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers. Continue reading

Understanding the role of AI in the real estate landscape: Streaming

Katie Lance highlights the online shift in AI-driven search and the importance of consistent social media content for visibility. Continue reading

Real estate group owner arrested on federal gun, drug trafficking, money laundering charges

Sam Stair, owner of S2 Real Estate Group, has been accused of renting homes and apartments to drug traffickers for use as “stash houses” and “trap houses,” according to a criminal complaint. Continue reading

Sold in a week or sitting for months: The market’s growing divide

In the fastest markets, more than 1 in 3 homes sell within a week. In the slowest, listings sit for months, Zillow’s latest data finds. Continue reading

Chicago MLS expands private listing network nationwide, teams up with Compass

MRED will offer any licensed agent at a brokerage access to its Private Listing Network that allows for pre-marketed listings. Continue reading

Prepping for ‘squeeze-flation’ summer: 3 strategies to sweeten up a sour market outlook

If you’re already trying to save your summer pipeline, Rachael Hite writes, it’s time to get started. Let’s talk about the market shift. Continue reading

How the right lender can help you build your real estate business

Your preferred lender should be a strategic extension of your business, coach Darryl Davis writes: someone actively invested in your growth and your clients’ success. Continue reading

Your answer to this one question can make or break your business

There’s one question that real estate professionals are asked more than any other, and the way you answer it changes everything, Jimmy Burgess writes. Continue reading