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Assault on the MLS: How the Compass-Redfin deal threatens the open market

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This isn’t about one company’s competitive edge, America Foy writes. It’s about whether the American real estate market remains an open, transparent system. Continue reading →

Here’s the fastest way to reach new real estate clients without breaking fair housing laws

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Target marketing accelerates client acquisition, but only when personas are legally compliant, fair housing expert Dr. Lee Davenport writes. Continue reading →

Amid MRED feud, Zillow says private listings ‘reinforce segregation’

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In what it called “a warning sign for the nation,” Zillow said its researchers found that homes for sale in MRED’s Private Listing Network are more likely to be in majority-white neighborhoods. Continue reading →

How Charlie Kirk’s assassination could impact real estate

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Charlie Kirk’s assassination may reshape real estate sentiment and buyer behavior. Jeremy Brazoban explores five key takeaways on how tragedy can ripple through housing markets and client psychology. Continue reading →

Appraisal bias suit against Rocket Mortgage, Solidifi moves forward

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Judge rules that appraisal independence regulations do not preclude lenders and appraisal management companies from taking action to remedy biased appraisals. Continue reading →

Texas bans some foreign buyers from purchasing real estate

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The law that went into effect on Monday prohibits individuals and companies from China, Iran, North Korea and Russia from buying or leasing property for more than one year. Continue reading →

Texas governor attempts to squash Muslim residential development

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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 →

Finding Financial Freedom: How Danielle Lurie paves the way

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Coach Melanie Klein profiles an industry leader who helps women leverage real estate not just as a career, but as a wealth-building tool that provides long-term security, flexibility and the freedom to pursue their passions Continue reading →

Compass to debut physical, in-office book of private listings

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The Compass Private Exclusive Book will be available for any agent to view in a Compass office. The book project comes as Compass increasingly makes private listings a core part of its strategy. Continue reading →

NAR hate speech policy poised for disruption under Texas Senate bill

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Under Senate Bill 2713, professional organizations like the National Association of Realtors would be prohibited from denying membership based on speech violations, regardless of existing bylaws. Continue reading →