Rocket Mortgage sues HUD over alleged appraisal bias ‘tightrope’

As part of its defense in an appraisal bias lawsuit, Rocket claims the government is requiring lenders to grant appraisers independence, and then holding them liable if those appraisers engage in discrimination. Continue reading

Rocket Mortgage sues HUD over alleged appraisal bias ‘tightrope’

As part of its defense in an appraisal bias lawsuit, Rocket claims the government is requiring lenders to grant appraisers independence, and then holding them liable if those appraisers engage in discrimination. Continue reading

Are you a DINK? This luxe Brooklyn building is NOT about the kids

655 Union Street is making an effort to appeal to younger dual-income, no-kids couples — colloquially known as “DINKs” — with an array of amenities for more mature residents. Continue reading

Weichert, following eXp again, suffers settlement setback

The company’s request to pause one case while cutting a deal in another was just denied. The denial highlights a controversy over a settlement method known as a “reverse auction.” Continue reading

Aaron Kirman: ‘It’s business as usual’ after Compass acquisition

The day after Compass announced its acquisition of Christie’s International Real Estate and @properties, Christie’s International Real Estate Southern California owner Aaron Kirman said his brand will be unchanged. Continue reading

Patrick Dovigi sells Aspen mansion for $55M, turns a $6.25M profit

In the spring, he sold another Aspen mansion for $110 million, making a substantial profit after purchasing the property for $72.5 million in 2021. In September, he acquired Jack Nicholson’s former estate for $59.75 million in an off-market deal. Continue reading

Become a ‘knowledge broker’ as real estate turns the page

In the wake of NAR’s settlement and rule changes, now is the time to communicate confidently, get creative and position yourself as a knowledge broker, Buying Beverly Hills’ Jon Grauman writes. Continue reading

Broker Spotlight: The Agency Saskatoon

Find out how these real estate leaders bring their 33 years of combined experience and client-first approach to marketing properties throughout the Canadian prairies. Continue reading

Why your lead sources are setting you up for failure

The thing that’s killing your real estate business, coach Ricky Carruth writes, is the way you’ve been programmed to think about leads. Continue reading

Have agents become their own worst enemies?

New commission rules offer brand new opportunities for working with buyers. California broker Cindi Hagley offers ways to embrace change and prosper. Continue reading