Sat.Apr 26, 2025

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Agents Decoded: Expect open houses to boom in popularity

Real Estate News

Despite technologys growing role in real estate, potential buyers need open houses more than ever after the NAR settlement, says veteran broker Phil Faranda.

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Compass Suing NWMLS in Federal Court Over Antitrust Violations

RIS Media

In yet another legal development within the residential real estate industry, Compass on April 25 filed a federal antitrust lawsuit in U.S. District Court in Seattle over Northwest MLSs (NWMLS) Clear Cooperation Policy (CCP), claiming that the brokerage-owned trade group has the most restrictive homeowner marketing rules in the country. Compass explained its position in… The post Compass Suing NWMLS in Federal Court Over Antitrust Violations appeared first on RISMedia.

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Zillow gains more support for new listing policy

Real Estate News

A third brokerage has endorsed the portals pro-MLS stance. Meanwhile, Zillow is phasing out its two-tab search display for markets with no commingling rules.

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Top 5 Stories on Brownstoner: How NYC Can Create Truly Affordable Housing

Brownstoner

How New York City Can Create Genuinely Affordable Housing While rents fell during the Covid pandemic, they climbed even higher two years later. While some contend what is needed to ease New York Citys affordable housing crisis is more units at any price point, others say the focus should be on… Read More > The post Top 5 Stories on Brownstoner: How NYC Can Create Truly Affordable Housing appeared first on Brownstoner.

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The 2025 Real Estate Roadmap to Success

Don’t just react to changes, plan for them, so you can approach the new year with confidence, direction, and a competitive edge for your business. Having a well-defined business plan helps you chart a clear course, navigate challenges, and set a foundation for growth. This workbook gives you the key steps to outline what matters and will ensure you’re moving ahead.

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Brokerage Beat: News from C21, KW, Howard Hanna, more

Real Estate News

Kuper Sothebys expands in Texas; Howard Hanna scores a new partnership in Pittsburgh; Illustrated Properties welcomes a new president; more.

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Create Viral Local Content in Under 5 Minutes With This AI Prompt Strategy

BAM Media

Did you know the latest ChatGPT update allows you to create scroll-stopping, AI-generated images of popular local landmarks in styles like Minecraft and Studio Ghibli? And as BAM video lead Bobby Kawecki points out, you can do this under five minutesno design skills needed. This is not something a lot of agents are doing right now, so leveraging this AI-powered content hack will help you stand out on any platform.

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Mortgage rates settle down after wild ride

Housing Wire

Since President’s Trump Liberation Day on May 2, mortgage rates, the 10-year yield and mortgage spreads have been on a wild ride. It’s been so wild that the low end of my 2025 10-year yield forecast range of 4.70-3.80% for 2025 was almost officially met. However, last week, mortgage rates and the 10-year yield slowly moved lower as the week progressed.

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Cracks in NAR’s control begin to show: The Download

Inman

With platforms and portals pushing back against its policies, is the National Association of Realtors losing its grip on the industry?

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Today’s Mortgage Rates – April 26, 2025: Rates Have Declined Substantially

Marco Santarelli

As of April 26, 2025, mortgage rates have dropped again, with the 30-year fixed mortgage rate resting at 6.71% marking a notable decrease that puts it under 6.75% for the first time in over a week. This comes after a period of volatility earlier this week when fears regarding President Donald Trump potentially firing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell caused rates to spike.

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5 fresh ways real estate pros can earn passive income this spring

Inman

The smartest agents arent just selling homes anymore, branding and marketing expert Alyssa Stalker writes. Theyre building scalable income ecosystems that grow with them.

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Avoiding Lease Accounting Pitfalls in 2025: Lessons Learned from Spreadsheet Errors

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.

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Sell more, stress less, beat burnout: The mindful agent’s edge

Inman

You've earned a career that doesn't feel like daily crisis management, coach Aaron Hendon writes. Mindful agents stay poised, purposeful and powerful in every moment.

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