Appraisal Institute rocked by NYT exposé, lawsuits by former execs

Professional association is fighting accusations that it knowingly reported inaccurate exam scores to state agencies and ignored a top executive’s alleged sexual harassment of multiple employees. Continue reading

Prefab home companies step in to rebuild LA wildfire zones

Labor shortages, high material costs and permitting delays have stretched rebuilding timelines into years. In response, a wave of prefab housing companies is stepping in with solutions to meet the urgency of the moment. Plant Prefab, Azure Printed Home… Continue reading

Texas governor attempts to squash Muslim residential development

On Sunday, Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced that he’d halted development on a Muslim mixed-use project in Plano due to several alleged violations. However, the developers said Abbott’s investigations are unfounded and rooted in Islamophobia. Continue reading

Berkshire Hathaway, Crye-Leike attempts to transfer case denied

The denial by Judge Stephen Bough is the latest in a string of court losses for the two remaining real estate companies that have yet to reach settlement agreements in homeseller commission cases. Continue reading

Mortgage lender Lower acquires Movoto

The deal will give Lower greater reach, while also contributing to an “end-to-end homeownership” platform — increasingly the holy grail of real estate technology. Continue reading

Barbara Corcoran’s NYC penthouse goes under contract in a day

Corcoran asked $12 million for the Fifth Ave duplex with sweeping Central Park views, and reportedly received multiple bids that pushed the contract price above asking. Continue reading

CFPB rescinds dozens of policies as court battle over its fate rages on

A hearing on an order barring the Trump administration’s move to fire all but 200 of the CFPB’s 1,700 employees is set for Friday, with Democrats calling it an attempt to dismantle the bureau. Continue reading

Judge strikes John Davis’ request from record, calling it ‘scandalous’

Judge called Davis’ demand for arbitration “redundant, immaterial, impertinent, and scandalous,” but ruled the former CEO made reasonable attempts to arbitrate his case against Keller Williams. Continue reading

Lesson Learned: Do what’s right for everyone (including yourself)

Find out how this real estate leader blends her West Coast background, financial acumen and dedication to doing the right thing into a recipe for real estate success. Continue reading

Read the room! Why the best agents are people-savvy

The best agents are market-savvy, but they’re even more emotionally intelligent and great at listening, Kevelyn Guzman writes. Here’s how to improve your perception. Continue reading