NAR harassment, retaliation and evasion revealed in Times exposé

In interviews with 29 current and former NAR employees, including 19 who claimed to have endured sexual harassment on the job, The New York Times described wrongdoing running not only through the organization but the subsidiaries and boards its executi… Continue reading

Yes, you need to respond to the good reviews, too

Those satisfied clients need love, too, so make sure you’re responding to their positive reviews with sincere appreciation. Laura Stace tells you what to say and how to show your thanks. Continue reading

Interest rates stay anchored after Fed chair’s hawkish speech

After an initial swoon, bond markets take Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell’s tough talk on inflation in stride, but the housing sector remains vulnerable to rate hikes. Continue reading

Single-family rent growth slows for the 14th straight month

A new report from CoreLogic is the latest to confirm that rent growth is falling back toward historical levels as the market moves on from unprecedented growth during COVID-19. Continue reading

Compass picks up 2 top agents in Chicago from @properties

Anne Hodge and Debra Dobbs are joining Compass in the Windy City. The agents together bring more than 60 years of experience in Chicago real estate, according to the company. Continue reading

Pending home sales climb to 2023 high following months of declines

Pending home sales rose 0.7 percent from June to July, reversing seven months of declines. However, rising rates and home prices are poised to stifle sales growth into the fall, Redfin said. Continue reading

Consumer unease over inflation rekindled in August following rally

Consumer sentiment dipped to 69.5 in August following months of recovery, a downward shift that underscores the complex web of rapidly changing expectations, according to data released Friday. Continue reading

Jeffrey Epstein’s New Mexico ranch sells after 2 years — price unknown

The 7,500-acre Zorro Ranch first listed for $27.5 million in July 2021, but the price was cut to $18 million by October 2022. San Rafael Ranch, LLC bought the property for an undisclosed price, records show. Continue reading

Keller Williams’ profit sharing move shouldn’t come as a surprise

People are pointing fingers and raising hell over KW’s recent profit share announcement, writes broker Troy Palmquist. But why is everyone so surprised? Continue reading