As JVs struggle, Rate names top salesman to head retail mortgage

Guaranteed Rate Inc.’s retail mortgage operations named Shant Banosian as president on Tuesday as joint ventures with Compass and Anywhere Real Estate strove to generate profits. Continue reading

Former Century 21 agent under fire for ‘I hope Trump deports you’ note

Former Century 21 agent Stephanie Lovins is under fire after allegedly writing, “I hope Trump deports you” on a restaurant receipt after growing angry over a coupon, according to reports. Continue reading

Hive MLS completes $500K data partnership with SourceRE

Formerly known as the North Carolina Regional Multiple Listing Service, the company described the partnership as a “data exchange” that would flatten the gap between data provider and user Continue reading

Conflict can be a good thing. Here’s how to keep it from becoming toxic

Disagreements are inevitable in business. Team leader Carl Medford has sussed through much research to bring you seven ways conflict can be a good thing and nine tips for keeping it healthy. Continue reading

Non-member MLS option may boost Phoenix Realtors’ revenue

By offering an option to skip state and national Realtor membership, the local association stands to earn 84 percent more per agent while brokers and agents pay hundreds less, according to an analyis. 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

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