New-home sales beat expectations in March — by a long shot
The surge in sales was a welcome positive sign during a tenuous period for the U.S. economy. However, high prices and high mortgage rates continue to curb homebuyers, new HUD data shows....
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Fair housing is not a checkbox. It’s the heart of our industry
Fair housing is not just about reacting to injustice anymore, LIBOR CEO Doreen Spagnuolo writes. It's about proactively building a better future....
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In the face of bigotry and apathy, fair housing is even more essential
As civic rights deteriorate, it's essential for Realtors to hold the line and ensure equitable access to housing for all, Sean Frank writes....
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Give us your 1 big idea on how to improve fair housing: Pulse
As a Realtor, you've seen it all, so tell us what one thing, from your perspective, would go the furthest in improving fair housing compliance?...
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Turn a ‘no’ into a ‘yes’: Negotiation techniques for experienced agents
When you lead negotiations with skill and confidence, your clients feel empowered — and they’ll reward you with loyalty, referrals and long-term success, Mauricio Umansky writes....
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The ChatGPT prompt every agent needs (but 99% will never use)
What if the fastest way to break through your biggest blocks was asking AI to call you out? Real's Drew Thompson explains how....
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Biggest MLS in the nation rejects NAR ‘Delayed Marketing’ policy
California Regional MLS said in a statement that the new Multiple Listing Options for Sellers policy, which NAR states is mandatory, was created to "placate" complaining brokerages....
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Referral Flow helps Ninjas network
Developed by Joseph Chiavatti, what started as a side hustle in between closings and open houses is now called Referral Flow, and it’s now Ninja Selling’s official peer networking solution....
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Groups slam CFPB’s bid to undo fair lending settlement as ‘dangerous’
Fair housing and consumer groups are trying to stop the Trump administration from vacating a settlement the government reached with a Chicago mortgage broker just days before the November election....
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Ex-First American CEO entitled to $18M following cruise ship brawl
First American Financial Corp. terminated CEO Kenneth DeGiorgio "without cause" on April 10 after authorities charged the title insurance veteran with misdemeanor assault aboard a cruise....
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