Judges zero in on key question in REX’s appeal against Zillow, NAR

Was Zillow’s policy shift, which led to a January 2021 update, a website update or an agreement with NAR that illegally restrained trade? Judges hear both sides. Continue reading

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac’s net worths climb past $154B

While plans to privatize the mortgage giants are on the back burner, Trump administration may impose limits on how much support the mortgage giants can provide to riskier borrowers. Continue reading

Pasadena ADU program offers second shot at affordable housing

To qualify, applicants must have owned and occupied the main property for at least five years, maintain a credit score above 650 and have a debt-to-income ratio below 40 percent. Continue reading

Mindfulness for busy pros (because the rollercoaster isn’t stopping)

If it feels impossible to start and consistently maintain a mindfulness habit, Aaron Hendon offers ways to incorporate it into what you’re already doing. Continue reading

DeepSeek AI: Game-changer or data privacy minefield?

Should real estate agents trust the AI app DeepSeek? Trainer Bernice Ross examines the benefits and data privacy concerns. Continue reading

Trending: Super Bowl ad wins, fails and media literacy lessons

From Nike’s success to Poppi’s backlash, Jessi Healey unpacks the biggest Super Bowl ad takeaways and why understanding media literacy is more important than ever. Continue reading

5 bold ways to breathe new life into a luxury listing

Luxury listings need more than good photos and online listings to sell, Coldwell Banker Warburg’s Kevelyn Guzman writes. They need an approach that combines strategy and creativity. Continue reading

Tool Kit: Upgrade your media literacy skills to know what’s real

It’s hard to tell fact vs. fiction these days. Get the tools and tips for becoming a smart agent who can spot fake news, deepfakes and misinformation a mile away with trainer Rachael Hite. Continue reading

Higharc’s AI seeks to pick up the pace of home construction

Roughly a year after securing $53 million in a Series B round of funding, Higharc has delivered an AI upgrade to its homebuilding software. Continue reading

HUD to lay off approximately 4,800 employees under Trump plan

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development will eliminate half of its workforce as part of the Trump administration’s latest effort to reduce federal costs, it announced Thursday. Continue reading