DOJ raises concerns with Nosalek settlement in latest court filing

A Supplemental Statement of Interest filed on Monday by the U.S. Department of Justice argued that the settlement only offers “cosmetic changes” to MLS PIN’s agent compensation rules. Continue reading

Housing starts beat expectations in February but headwinds loom

Privately owned housing starts rose 11.2 percent but still fell behind February 2024 activity, according to data released Tuesday by the U.S. Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Continue reading

The psychology of real estate: Understand what motivates buyers

Understanding buyer psychology is about more than closing business transactions, Darryl Davis writes. It’s about building genuine connections and guiding clients to decisions that align with their goals. Continue reading

This Women’s History Month, make your DEI outcomes measurable

Standardize planning with a simple DEI checklist, Dr. Lee Davenport writes, and share measurable outcomes along with personal feedback and stories from each event as part of your diversity, equity and inclusion efforts. Continue reading

7 tips for building a rock-solid reputation as a real estate pro

Agents who prioritize their professional reputation don’t just survive in the real estate business, coach Darryl Davis writes. They dominate it. Continue reading

Court pauses broker’s suit over brick-and-mortar office mandate

State legislation introduced last week in West Virginia would make an exception to the requirement for out-of-state-brokers, if passed. Continue reading

AI smoothing mortgage income and employment verifications

Philadelphia-based mortgage technology provider Xactus claims its AI-powered Intelligent Verification Platform (IVP) allows lenders to transform their workflows and make smarter decisions. Continue reading

$10M-plus deals in Manhattan hit biggest week since December

There were 11 contract signings at $10 million-plus last week, and the city’s priciest closing was on a downtown condo that sold in an off-market deal for $60 million. Continue reading

Fetch Agent promises to catch ‘motivated buyers’

Fetch Agent calls itself a “cutting-edge platform that humanizes the house-hunting experience by seamlessly connecting homebuyers directly with buyer’s agents to find their next home.” Continue reading

Senators Waters, Warren sound alarm on HUD cost-cutting plan

Senators Maxine Waters (D-CA) and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) sent Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Scott Turner a letter on Monday, demanding that he halt plans to cut staff at the Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity. Continue reading