The democratic nominee has called for freezing the rent on a million apartments.
$500,000 Homes in Maine, Minnesota and Virginia
A farmhouse in Sedgwick, a foursquare in St. Paul and a Craftsman in Norfolk.
With Invasive Plant Species, Experts Say We Should Be More Proactive
Experts want to combat new species of plants that are moving around within the United States, and coming from around the world, before they get a foothold.
NWMLS fires back at Compass, saying the brokerage adopted a ‘free-rider strategy’
The 32,000-member Northwest Multiple Listing Service wrote in a new legal filing that Compass "cannot have it both ways" by receiving listings via the MLS while holding half of its own listings privately
Rocket offers preferred mortgage pricing for Redfin-linked deals
With closure of merger, homebuyers get temporary rate buydown or up to $6,000 in lender credits from Rocket Mortgage when the buyer or seller is represented by a Redfin agent.
20 Success Principles every real estate agent should master
There’s no secret sauce — just consistent, intentional habits, Terry LeClair writes. Here, he illuminates foundational habits from Jack Canfield's classic personal development book.
California passes bipartisan bills that overhaul environmental law to bolster building starts
California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed the state's 2025-2026 budget, which offers environmental review exemptions for critical housing and infrastructure projects. Leaders say the exemptions will improve affordability, while environmentalists say it will ruin the state's ecosystem.
Mauricio Umansky’s ThePLS.com sues NAR over private listings
Celebrity agent Mauricio Umansky, who has targeted the National Association of Realtors’ dominance over agents and the rules governing real estate, heads back to court.
Why Pennsylvania Is the ‘Just Right’ State for First-Time Buyers Fleeing Big Cities
Big-city life comes with trade-offs. You pay more for less space. Crowds follow you everywhere. Parking is a struggle. Even a cup of coffee costs more than it should. For many first-time buyers, this isn't sustainable. You're ready for space, peace, and something that feels like home. You want affordability without isolation. You need an opportunit...
Broker Public Portal soft launches, adds Doorify MLS as investor
The rollout will be followed by the debut of BPP-powered local MLS sites and then a long-promised national consumer listing site to compete against Zillow, Realtor.com, Homes.com and Redfin.
Celebrity Broker Sues National Association of Realtors Over House Listings
Mauricio Umansky, the real estate broker best known for appearing on “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills,” claims N.A.R. has created a monopoly through its databases of listings.
How to create a new agent business budget for 2025
Your budget is your business plan in action, broker-owner and author Jessica Souza writes. Find out how to crunch the numbers and make them work as hard as you do.
Mortgage rates are coming down. Does the trend have any legs?
Hopes that home sales will pick up may hinge more on additional inventory coming onto the market, which is expected to cool or reverse home price gains.
Rocket reorganizes to close Redfin acquisition, Mr. Cooper on deck
By handling every aspect of homebuying and selling, from search to financing to title and closing — Rocket aims to cut transaction costs on the median priced home in half, from $40,000 to $20,000.
Would-be Home Buyers Are Deterred by Interest Rates. Explore Your Options.
From locking in the rate to government-backed loans, there are options to buy a home.
Zillow fires back at Compass, saying brokerage faces no harm from its listing policy
Zillow attorneys pushed back at Compass' request for a broad and expedited discovery, and on the brokerage's private listing network. 'Compass would erect new barriers for buyers by making listings exclusive to each broker.'
Mortgage Automator integrates Usio’s payment processing suite
Payment options, including Automated Clearing House (ACH), card payments, pinless debit and real-time disbursements, simplify loan servicing, improve cash flow management for lenders.
Zillow’s listing ban has begun. Here’s what you need to know now
The nation’s largest real estate portal began enforcing its ban on private listings on Monday, 10 weeks after announcing its new standards. Here’s what you need to know now.
How being a successful agent is like being a Broadway producer
Success in real estate is a lot like producing Broadway — build the right cast, believe in your story and deliver an unforgettable experience.
$2.5 Million Homes in California
A Craftsman in Los Angeles, a waterfront home in Big Bear Lake and a cottage in Costa Mesa