Texas takes aim at NAR on hate speech: The Download

As the Texas legislature moves to undermine NAR's Code of Ethics, it's time to think about your messaging moving forward.

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Trending: AI arms race, Reels remix and posting 5 times a day

Instagram launches a native Reels editor, Meta drops a chatbot app, TikTok says live-streaming is the next gold rush — and two fast-food chains remind us that brand voice matters. Jessi Healey unpacks the shifts and what they mean for agents.

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Compass unveils family office division led by Cindy Scholz

Compass Family Office will focus on assisting clients with long-term real estate asset management goals, as well as bridging the gap between brokerage services and institutional advisory.

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NAR hate speech policy poised for disruption under Texas Senate bill

Under Senate Bill 2713, professional organizations like the National Association of Realtors would be prohibited from denying membership based on speech violations, regardless of existing bylaws.

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Houston’s ‘Darth Vader House’ sold for $3.4M, is set to be rebranded

Mexican sculptor Enrique Cabrera purchased the property known as the "Darth Vader House" for $3.4 million and plans to transform it into an artistic landmark of its own creation.

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CoStar Group posts rising revenue as Homes.com grows in Q1

Revenue grew by 12 percent to $732 million, and the Homes.com salesforce expanded to 370 people on the way to a goal of 500 reps, according to quarterly earnings data released Tuesday.

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Mortgage rates ease as economic data flashes recession warning

Consumer confidence sank to a five-year low in April over concerns about tariffs, while trade deficit surged to an all-time high in March, and job postings shrank more than expected

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Media expertise is a competitive edge: Publisher, TV host

By embracing branding principles, storytelling techniques, PR strategies and leveraging AI, Angela Yungk writes, real estate agents can establish a competitive edge that extends far beyond transactions.

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What’s the best strategy that you’ve picked up this spring? Pulse

It takes boldness to shift gears and take on the challenges of a tough market. Let us know what you've learned this spring and how you're applying that new strategy.

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Stand out this spring: 5 proven moves to outpace the competition

When you know the strengths, weaknesses and gaps in your business, your competition and your market, you don't chase growth — you attract it, broker Amy Stockberger writes.

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Fannie Mae forecasting higher 2025 inflation, slower growth

Slowing economy could also help bring mortgage rates down to Earth more rapidly, with the latest forecast predicting rates will drop to 6.2 percent by the end of this year and to 6 percent next year.

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Pending home sales jump as buyers eye lower mortgage rates

According to data released Wednesday by the National Association of Realtors, contract signings jumped 6.1 percent in March. That represents the biggest monthly gain since December 2023, when pending sales rose 7 percent. In contrast, February only saw a modest 2 percent uptick.

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Nominations closing for luxury real estate’s highest honors

The deadline for the real estate community to submit entries for Inman’s Golden I Club is Thursday. Nominate yourself, a colleague, company or campaign and inspire the industry.

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This spring, East Coast agents see signs of emerging buyer’s market

Inventory is up and rates are down as fewer buyers face stiff competition and successfully find homes in less than a month, according to new data shared by BrightMLS.

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Anyone.com promises 1st fully digital home sale

A new software application called "Anyone" that promises to fully digitize the residential home sale has announced its rollout in the United States.

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Dwell Residential joins Engel & Völkers in Park Slope

The new office of the previously indie firm marks license partner Donald Brennan's third Engel & Völkers shop in the Brooklyn and North Fork areas. Dwell co-owner Luis Martinez will serve as an associate broker.

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Nest Seekers International launches art division

With Collections, Nest Seekers will provide a bridge for clients seeking acquisition and management services for art and other collectibles, whether for decorative, investment or collections purposes.

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UWM expands its Rocket rivalry into mortgage loan servicing

Long-term agreement with ICE Mortgage Technology will help nation's largest mortgage lender bring $242 billion loan servicing portfolio in-house to boost repeat business and referrals.

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Shrinking economy bolsters the case for a June Fed rate cut

Advance GDP reading suggests the economy shrank by 0.3 percent during Q1, as a rush by businesses to import goods before tariffs took hold and government spending cuts dented growth.

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Naples estate shatters Florida home sale record with $225M sale

A sprawling waterfront estate in Naples, Florida, has shattered records with its $225 million sale, making it the most expensive residential transaction in state history and the second-priciest in the country, the Wall Street Journal reported Friday.

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