Trump signs water order in California, seeks to add conditions

The president signed an executive order instructing the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation to direct more water through the Central Valley Project and potentially withhold federal aid if the state didn’t comply. Continue reading

Home prices hit record high in November despite cooling demand

In November, the Federal Housing Finance Agency and the CoreLogic Case-Shiller Indexes recorded annual gains of 4.2 percent and 3.8 percent, respectively, according to new data released Tuesday. Continue reading

Startup advisory firm Equity Angels delivers upbeat 2024 impact report

Founded by Kenya Burrell-VanWormer and Katherine Winston, the advisory group completed the formation of a mentorship team and raised $3 million in its first year in operation, according to the report. Continue reading

MLS PIN pushes back against DOJ in advance of settlement hearing

The court will consider approving the latest deal in the case, which allows commission sharing in the multiple listing system. Continue reading

Catch up on all the big commission conversations from Inman Connect

The chaos surrounding commissions that characterized much of 2024 was still on the minds of the professionals packed into the New York Hilton Midtown last week. See the conversations you missed. Continue reading

Leaders foresee opportunity in wake of antitrust commission suits

Leaders at last week’s Inman Connect New York were more upbeat than they were a year ago, and suggested that for all of last year’s tumult, the best agents might just thrive in real estate’s new normal. Continue reading

We all need to care about the LGBTQ+ community

Like all Americans, LGBTQ+ people deserve the right to thrive — not just exist, broker and community advocate Jamie Zapata writes. Continue reading

8 actionable ways to guide real estate clients with integrity

When clients know they can trust you, coach Darryl Davis writes, referrals flow, relationships deepen and reputations grow. Continue reading

How to go from a good real estate agent to an exceptional one

Are you truly committed to your business, or are you just interested? The difference determines whether you’re merely good or truly exceptional, broker Nick Schlekeway writes. Continue reading

The expanding role of micro-units in property renting

Despite challenges, municipalities are increasingly open to micro-unit developments as they seek innovative solutions to the affordability crisis, multifamily expert Michael Zaransky writes. Continue reading