Housing Wire
JULY 1, 2025
Rocket Companies announced on Tuesday the completion of its acquisition of Redfin after Rocket announced in March it agreed to purchase the digital real estate brokerage in an all-stock transaction valued at $1.75 billion in equity. The transaction faced no opposition from antitrust regulators and received approval from Redfin shareholders on June 4. “I’ve used Redfin every day for the last 20 years.
Real Estate News
JULY 2, 2025
In an email to MLS and NAR leaders, CEO Robert Reffkin says the brokerage is not bound by the CCP and will not ask its agents to comply with the policy.
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Keeping Current Matters
JUNE 30, 2025
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Inman
JULY 1, 2025
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.
Speaker: Jady West, VP of Hospitality & Chris Bennett, Head of Sales & Engineering
The modern hotel room is no longer just a place to stay—it’s an experience to remember. Today’s guests expect seamless 5G connectivity, personalized comfort, and high-tech convenience. From AI-powered smart room controls to in-room entertainment and app-based services, technology is redefining hospitality from the inside out. In this new session featuring industry pros Jady West and Chris Bennett, we’ll explore how high-speed, high-bandwidth connectivity powers the innovations that are enabling
BAM Media
JULY 3, 2025
Five years in real estate doesn’t make me a veteran. But it gives me just enough distance from the starting line to ask better questions and recognize what actually matters. Five years in isn’t a victory lap. It’s a gut check. Because the further I get, the more I realize how easy it is to confuse motion with progress. There’s always another transaction.
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Real Estate News
JULY 2, 2025
The changes, which include an overhaul of the California Environmental Quality Act, target affordability and the housing shortage, the governor’s office said.
Keeping Current Matters
JULY 3, 2025
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Inman
JULY 2, 2025
CEO Robert Reffkin said the real estate brokerage doesn't consider 'any national NAR MLS rule impacting clients as binding,' but will continue to train agents to comply with local MLS rules
Lab Coat Agents
JUNE 30, 2025
Most real estate agents approach presentations focused on what they’ll say rather than what they’ll ask. Yet the most successful listing agents know that questions, not statements, are what truly win clients. Strategic questioning transforms your presentation from a one-sided pitch into a meaningful conversation that addresses your prospect’s specific needs and concerns.
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Housing Wire
JUNE 30, 2025
When the National Association of Realtors’ ( NAR ) agreed to implement mandatory buyer representation agreements as part of its commission lawsuit settlement agreement, the trade group said it was in the name of increased transparency. It’s with this same goal in mind that Northwest MLS (NWMLS) said it chose to implement referral fee disclosures.
Real Estate News
JUNE 30, 2025
As of June 30, home listings that aren’t widely available may be kept off the nation’s top search site, prompting a lawsuit from Compass and praise from others.
Keeping Current Matters
JULY 1, 2025
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Inman
JULY 3, 2025
Many real estate brokerages have used joint ventures successfully to enter mortgage, title, insurance or property management verticals, Phillip Cantrell writes, increasing profitability and client retention.
Speaker: Abdi Ali, Sr. Lease Accounting Consultant
Join this insightful webinar with industry expert Abdi Ali, who will discuss the challenges that can arise from managing lease accounting with spreadsheets! He will share real-world examples of errors, compliance issues, and risks that may be present within your spreadsheets. Learn how these tools, while useful, can sometimes lead to inefficiencies that affect your time, resources, and peace of mind.
RIS Media
JULY 2, 2025
Although a senior homeowner may not have taken the steps yet to downsize or move, the signs are often there for eagle-eyed agents. Recognizing these life changes can help you offer timely, relevant solutions while securing your next listing. Here are five signs a senior homeowner may be ready to downsize: Loss of a partner… The post 5 Signs a Senior Homeowner May Be Ready to Downsize appeared first on RISMedia.
Housing Wire
JULY 1, 2025
HousingWire is excited to introduce the winners of its annual Women of Influence award, recognizing 100 women whose achievements are driving the housing industry forward. Now in its 16th year, the award honors leaders across mortgage, real estate and fintech who are making a measurable impact on their organizations and the broader housing economy. This year’s honorees include mentors, innovators, and community leaders.
Real Estate News
JULY 1, 2025
The Real Brokerage and Realty ONE Group have each paid millions to home sellers, but now face litigation from buyers claiming they paid inflated prices.
Keeping Current Matters
JULY 2, 2025
Remember the chatter in the headlines about all the homes big institutional investors were buying? If you were thinking about buying a home yourself, you may have wondered how you’d ever be able to compete with that.
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As the real estate market evolves, technology has become essential for success. According to NAR, only 26% of agents feel their brokerage provides the necessary tech tools and, as a result, agents seek teams and brokerages who prioritize technology investments! Whether you manage an established team or are forming a new one, this guide outlines key considerations and necessary applications to thrive.
Inman
JULY 1, 2025
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
Bigger Pockets
JULY 2, 2025
A friend of mine recently messaged me after reading Airbnb’s updated Payment Terms.
Housing Wire
JUNE 30, 2025
The U.S. Conference of Mayors formally endorsed a bipartisan statement to support the Let America Build campaign — a housing policy initiative backed by Realtor.com — during the organization’s annual meeting in Tampa on Sunday. The resolution — introduced by Austin Mayor Kirk Watson — acknowledges the mounting housing affordability crisis, and it calls for policy reforms at all levels of government to increase housing supply and ease zoning restrictions. “ Homeownership was the American dr
Real Estate News
JULY 1, 2025
The case involving Clear Cooperation and Mauricio Umansky’s pocket listings network has been revived as The Agency founder makes good on his threat to sue NAR.
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Marco Santarelli
JULY 4, 2025
Is Florida's real estate bubble about to burst, or will the Sunshine State continue to be a land of opportunity for homeowners? The Florida Housing Market: Predictions for the Next 5 Years (2025-2030) is mixed. Expect a period of stabilization and potentially slight price drops in the short term due to increased inventory and affordability challenges.
Inman
JULY 2, 2025
Robust new construction activity and subdued homebuyer demand has led to an inventory boom in 22 of the 50 largest markets, with metros in the South and on the West Coast seeing active inventory double compared to 2019.
Better Dwelling
JULY 3, 2025
Greater Toronto real estate developers found no relief from the market rut in May. BILD GTA and Altus Group data shows new home sales hit a record low in May, marking an 8th month of historically weak demand. Even though just a handful of new homes sold in a city of millions, sellers have been […] The post Toronto New Home Sales Fall To Record Low, Just 42 Condos Sold In The City appeared first on Better Dwelling.
Housing Wire
JUNE 30, 2025
As class-action lawsuits continue against major real estate brokerages for alleged telemarketing violations, firms of all sizes are under increasing pressure to strengthen their compliance practices. According to attorney Michele Shuster, a founding partner of Mac Murray and Shuster LLP , staying within the bounds of federal and state telemarketing laws isn’t just a legal necessity — it’s vital risk management in today’s regulatory climate.
Speaker: Sarah Santa Ana, Real Estate Coach, Move4Free Realty
Networking is one of the crucial elements in every real estate organization's success. Both agents and real estate companies need to maintain robust networking links. This is why social media is essential for any real estate professional! Social media enables you to stay in touch with your present clients, maintain connections with your past clients, and engage potential customers and investors.
Real Estate News
JULY 3, 2025
Despite falling mortgage rates and low unemployment, the combination of economic uncertainty and high home prices indicates the market slowdown will continue.
RIS Media
JUNE 30, 2025
Editor’s note: The COURT REPORT is RISMedia’s weekly look at current and upcoming lawsuits, investigations and other legal developments around real estate. Dueling CoStar and CREXi lawsuits develop CoStar and CREXi have both filed lawsuits against one another, with Costar suing CREXi over copyright infringement and CREXi filing an antitrust counterclaim.
Inman
JUNE 30, 2025
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.
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