UHM adds $1B in lending capacity with NRL Mortgage acquisition

Houston-based Nations Reliable Lending, which does business as NRL Mortgage, sponsors 44 mortgage loan originators working out of 27 branch locations in 10 states. Continue reading

News Corp CEO unfazed by CoStar’s bid to buy REA competitor

News Corp CEO Robert Thomson said he’s unbothered by CoStar’s push to enter Australia, touting his company’s media portfolio as a major advantage in pushing traffic to portals without breaking the bank. Continue reading

Democrats weighing government shutdown to protest DOGE cuts

As March 14 debt ceiling deadline approaches, housing and mortgage finance industries brace for repercussions of DOGE cuts to federal workforce and programs. Continue reading

What marketing tools are must-have in 2025? Pulse

Are there marketing tools you can’t live without? Let us know which platforms, software or strategies are making the biggest impact on your business this year. Continue reading

John Davis escalates lawsuit against KW with new accusations

The former Keller Williams CEO expanded on previous allegations of financial misconduct in new court filings while adding new claims of alleged sexual misconduct by Gary Keller’s son, John Keller. Continue reading

Maurice Boschetti and Boschetti Realty Group join Compass

The powerhouse Boschetti Realty Group has joined forces with Compass, where the team is further cementing its dominance in Coconut Grove, Florida’s luxury real estate market, the brokerage announced Monday.

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NAR names new general counsel as Lesley Muchow quietly steps aside

Jon Waclawski was named as Muchow’s replacement after nearly a decade serving on NAR’s political and legal teams. NAR also replaced the legal team behind Sitzer | Burnett, Batton. Continue reading

Suing brokers increasingly chafe at NAR rules and reputation

Turn up the volume on your real estate success at Inman On Tour: Nashville! Connect with industry trailblazers and top-tier speakers to gain insights, cutting-edge strategies, and invaluable connections. Elevate your business and achieve your boldest g… Continue reading

Eternal confusion: Mixed messages on amending buyer agreements

Six months after commission lawsuit changes took effect, compliance expert Summer Goralik writes, uniformity in implementation and guidance remains elusive, making industry confusion the norm and compliance an ever-moving target. Continue reading

Rethinking ‘Coming Soon’: A Clear Cooperation compromise

Reasonable adjustments to current policies can satisfy both sides of the Clear Cooperation Policy debate, consultant Chris Marzke writes, benefitting clients, developers and real estate professionals. Continue reading