‘Unfiltered’: A ‘huge risk’ of litigation over private listings?
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- Brokerage Beat: eXp adds star power in Texas; growth at KW, CIRE; more“Living in Houston, Texas” star Kyler Ferris joins eXp; an agent with over $2B in career sales joins Compass; KW opens a new master franchise in Europe; more.June 21, 2025
- Judge sets trial date for Compass vs NWMLS caseThe brokerage giant and a Washington state MLS have been butting heads over pre-marketing rules and private listings. Now a jury may get to decide who’s right.June 20, 2025
- Tech Bytes: 10 years of Rechat; new home search site launchesRechat introduces a new Digital Ads feature; Lone Wolf and Follow Up Boss team up; MLS United partners with CubiCasa; brokerdata.com launches.June 20, 2025
- Fed governor pushes for July rate cuts: ‘We could do this’“I think we’re in a good spot,” a Fed official said. Plus, the FHFA director is upset about high rates; the Senate considers selling federal land for housing.June 20, 2025
- Renters now outnumber homeowners in many major suburbsRemote work, high home prices and the rising cost of living are among the factors driving renters from cities as they search for affordable housing options.June 20, 2025
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- HomeServices adds coaching pro, brokerage CEO to executive teamJimmy Burgess will lead coaching efforts, while Long Realty CEO Renee Gonzales was named VP of core services integrations. Plus, NMB adds chief culture officer.Updated June 20, 2025
- Fed leaves rates unchanged with economy ‘in a solid position’The Federal Reserve’s current strategy is “the best thing we can do for the housing market,” Fed Chair Jerome Powell told reporters on June 18.June 18, 2025
- Home construction stalls as costs rise, demand softensHousing starts and permits fell in May in response to economic and market factors, while buyers continue to hold out despite easing mortgage rates.June 18, 2025
- Low-fee brokers: A viable option for home sellers?Home sellers can find much of the same value with low-cost brokers as they can with traditional agents, according to Consumer Policy Center researchers.June 18, 2025
- Challenges, opportunities and the choice to adapt — or dieReal estate professionals must learn how to manage change, and those who operate with integrity and professionalism are the ones who will come out ahead.June 18, 2025
- Compass sued over unsolicited calls, textsThe complaint filed in Oregon alleges Compass agents contacted a homeowner multiple times even though the phone number was listed on the Do Not Call Registry.June 17, 2025
- Builder sentiment sours heading into summerThe NAHB’s June confidence index was the third-lowest in the past 13 years as new home prices weaken and buyers remain on hold.June 17, 2025
- Keller Williams slapped with another telemarketing lawsuitA lawsuit filed in New York is the latest in a string of cases filed in Pennsylvania, Texas and Florida. KW settled the Florida suit in 2023 for $40 million.June 17, 2025
- Opendoor makes $39M deal to settle lawsuit over pricing techPlaintiffs accused the iBuyer of misrepresenting its AI-powered system and relying on human processes that put it at risk. Opendoor has denied wrongdoing.June 16, 2025
- Down payments drop for the first time in nearly 2 yearsA new Redfin report suggests homebuyers may be seeking less expensive homes as ongoing economic concerns add pressure to large purchase decisions.June 16, 2025
- ‘AI agents’ are coming — here’s what you need to knowFuturist and former Google exec Steve Brown said there are three waves of AI coming — far beyond ChatGPT — and they’ll hit real estate in different ways.June 16, 2025
- Agents Decoded: How to get more from your MLSIt may not be flashy, but your MLS is still one of your most powerful tools. Here’s how to use it better — and why it needs your support.June 14, 2025
- Brokerage Beat: M&As at C21; The Agency opens Boston office; moreRE/MAX, BHGRE and C21 add new teams in California; C21 Integra is now operating in 14 states; a brokerage leader joins Corcoran in Manhattan; more.June 14, 2025
- 4 rate-lowering strategies to share with buyer clientsFor some buyers, even a small mortgage rate reduction can make the math work on a home purchase. Here’s how agents can help them move forward.June 13, 2025
- MV Realty update: Listing agreements terminated in FloridaThe brokerage has faced multiple lawsuits over its controversial listing agreements, which sparked allegations of predatory and deceptive behavior.June 13, 2025
- Tech Bytes: reAlpha enters a new market, eyes national expansionThe end-to-end homebuying platform is now in Texas. Meanwhile, Shilo has raised $2.6M for its AI assistant and Zillow Rentals is partnering with EliseAI.June 13, 2025
- Home equity dips $4K as prices slow, costs climbHome equity shifts varied widely by location, with some states experiencing gains over $30,000 while others had losses around or greater than that amount.June 13, 2025
- Startup aims to bring assumable mortgages to the massesCould a new market emerge around homebuyers taking over a seller’s existing low interest rate loan? One proptech veteran thinks so.June 13, 2025
- Clouds begin to part for buyers as mortgage rates hold steadyThough buyers continue to face high mortgage rates and general economic uncertainty, there are signs indicating the market is becoming more favorable for them.June 12, 2025
