Housing Wire

JUNE 4, 2025

Often I am asked questions like, When should I hire a coach? or Is coaching a requirement to become a top producer? Equally as often I hear originators make statements such as I cant afford a coach. All three questions are great questions and each comes with its own unique yet boilerplate answer. So before I just jump into answer those questions lets first spend some time peeling back the layers of professional business coaching by laying some groundwork.

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Keeping Current Matters

JUNE 4, 2025

A lot of buyers are pressing pause on their plans these days, holding out hope that mortgage rates will come down maybe even back to the historic-low 3% from a few years ago. But heres the thing: those rates were never meant to last.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 4, 2025

The Department of Justice (DOJ) has officially wit h drawn its objections to MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)’s settlement in the Nosalek commission lawsuit. The DOJ notified the court of the formal withdrawal in a document filed on Tuesday. Despite withdrawing its objections, the DOJ made it clear that it still has issues with upfront offers of buyer broker compensation.

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Real Estate News

JUNE 4, 2025

As Realtors take to Capitol Hill to lobby members of Congress, their biggest concern is finding ways to make more homes available and affordable.

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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

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Housing Wire

JUNE 4, 2025

As borrower expectations for personalized, timely communication rise, loan officers are turning to AI-powered tools to stay competitive. Intelligent automation is no longer a future vision but a present necessity that helps lenders scale personalization, deepen client relationships, and uncover new opportunities. Ryan Young, founder and CEO of Fello.ai , recently shared how AI is transforming mortgage professionals ability to connect with clients.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 4, 2025

Coldwell Banker Premier has expanded into Florida through a merger with Coldwell Banker Envision Real Estate , marking the firms first office in the state. The company will now offer its full suite of services including listing programs, marketing tools, and property and association management to agents and clients. We have been impressed with Coldwell Banker Envisions ability to navigate challenging markets, said Steve DuBrueler, founder and CEO of Coldwell Banker Premier.

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Real Estate News

JUNE 4, 2025

New data from T3 Sixty shows the impact of consolidation the top 10 MLSs serve more than a third of all MLS users and an increase in non-Realtor access.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 4, 2025

Costanza Genoese Zerbi a nationally recognized real estate agent and founder of Long Beach, California-based Costanza Genoese Zerbi & Associates has joined eXp Realty , the company announced Tuesday. Zerbi, a veteran agent with nearly a decade of experience, brings a strong sales record to the brokerage. She closed $91 million in volume during a peak year and finished 2024 with $65 million across 65 transactions.

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Inman

JUNE 4, 2025

You are your business's most important asset. Don't you deserve an upgrade? Drew Thompson shares educational and inspirational resources that will give you the boost you need now.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 4, 2025

San Francisco-based Wells Fargo , one of the nations largest banks, received welcome news on Tuesday when the Federal Reserve lifted restrictions on the companys asset growth. The restrictions were part of an enforcement action tied to Wells Fargo s creation of millions of unauthorized bank accounts. In a statement , the Feds board of governors said theyve finished their review of the banks remediation efforts and required third-party assessments stemming from a 2018 enforcement action that froz

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Inman

JUNE 4, 2025

Focus on the client lifecycle to build loyalty and enhance brand reputation, ultimately driving retention, The Agency's Rainy Hake Austin writes.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 4, 2025

Have you been thinking about becoming a real estate agent in Virginia but feeling stuck on where to start? Youre definitely not alone and youre in exactly the right place. We know searching for the perfect real estate school can be overwhelming, but it doesnt have to be. Thats why weve done the work for you to find the best online real estate school options in Virginia, so you can focus on what really matters getting your license!

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RIS Media

JUNE 4, 2025

A broker, coach and investor, Nick Libert earned a spot among RISMedias 2025 Real Estate Newsmakers through his experience in all three roles. He saw an industry going through changes throughout 2024 and wanted to be a positive force for that change. At his Chicago-based brokerage, EXIT Strategy Realty, he launched the coaching program #ProjectX… The post Nick Libert Leads Agents Through a Changing Industry as a Broker and Coach appeared first on RISMedia.

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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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Housing Wire

JUNE 4, 2025

Over 1,200 Compass agents are gathered in Denver this week for their companys annual RETREAT and unsurprisingly, the firms three-phase marketing plan took center stage. During his keynote address Tuesday evening, Compass CEO and founder Robert Reffkin discussed where his firm currently is and where he hopes to see it go. He began by addressing what he called noise in the industry.

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Inman

JUNE 4, 2025

Tailor your outreach and communication to the individual agent so that you're providing what they need to thrive, broker Holly Brink writes.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 4, 2025

California-based Partner Real Estate has introduced a new technology platform aimed at speeding up home sales and expanding options for agents and homeowners. The companys Instant Offers Exchange (IOX) allows sellers to receive multiple competitive cash offers within minutes without committing to a sale. Imagine this: your client signs the listing agreement, and you already have multiple cash offers in hand, Rudy Lira Kusuma, CEO of Partner Real Estate, said in a statement.

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Inman

JUNE 4, 2025

The best agents dont always come from traditional backgrounds, coach Verl Workman writes. Sometimes, the ideal candidate is already excelling in a different industry, just waiting for the right opportunity.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 4, 2025

Home-price growth in the U.S. fell to its lowest rate in more than a decade this April, according to the latest data from Cotality. Weighing on the market were continued concerns about the economy , including job stability, inflation and possible tariff impacts all contributing to sluggish buyer demand. Housing market headwinds continue to challenge homebuying demand, but improved for-sale supply is providing buyers with more options and helping keep softer price pressures for those looking to

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Brownstoner

JUNE 4, 2025

The grand late 19th century row house, picturesque with its peaked roofline, oriel window, and rough stonework, has had just a handful of owners. The current ones, who moved in more than 35 years ago from Manhattan in what one half of the couple described as a midlife crisis, were… Read More > The post At Home in the Slope appeared first on Brownstoner.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 4, 2025

Citing a series of missteps made despite the oversight and U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) action plans, the chairman of the House of Representatives ‘ Financial Services Committee is calling for a federal investigation into the housing authority of Little Rock, Arkansas. Rep. French Hill (R) who represents Arkansass second congressional district that contains most of Little Rock called on HUD acting inspector general Stephen M.

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Inman

JUNE 4, 2025

During a keynote address Tuesday, the CEO rallied the firm's agents and staff against Compass naysayers, discussed short-term goals of seller choice and agent listing attribution, and unveiled the latest rendition of Compass AI.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 4, 2025

A former project manager at the National Association of Realtors (NAR) has revived her lawsuit against the trade group after a Chicago court dismissed most of the charges in the original suit. Roshani Sheth, who claims she was fired in retaliation for filing internal discrimination complaints against three company executives, filed an amended complaint on Tuesday that seeks to bolster her case for three of the five charges that were dismissed in April.

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Calculated Risk Real Estate

JUNE 4, 2025

We will NOT see a surge in foreclosures that would significantly impact house prices (as happened following the housing bubble) for two key reasons: 1) mortgage lending has been solid, and 2) most homeowners have substantial equity in their homes. With substantial equity, and low mortgage rates (mostly at a fixed rates), few homeowners will have financial difficulties.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 4, 2025

Prudent AI a California-based financial technology company has released what it calls the first upfront automated underwriting system (AUS) designed specifically for non-qualified mortgages ( non-QMs ). Unlike traditional AUS tools which assess loan eligibility later in the mortgage process Prudent AIs system reviews key borrower data such as income, credit and assets at the point of submission.

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Brownstoner

JUNE 4, 2025

In the News Can a Pastors Plan Stop Black Families Leaving New York? [NYT] The Housing Market Was Supposed to Recover This Year [NYT] Crime Drops in Brooklyn With Historically Low Murders [BP] Southern Brooklyn Residents Rally Against Shelters [BP] Tribeca's Neon Studio Relocating to Sunset Park [Gothamist] MTA to Untangle Notorious Subway Pinch Point [Streetsblog] A… Read More > The post Daily Links: Brooklyn Murders, Shootings Plummet in First Months of Year appeared first on Brownst

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Housing Wire

JUNE 4, 2025

Real estate technology startup Goby Homes has launched a new platform aimed at increasing transparency, security and communication in residential real estate transactions, the company announced during the 2025 Realtors Legislative Meetings. That announcement coincided with the National Association of Realtors naming Goby Homes founder Terrence Nickelson its 2025 iOi Innovator of the Year.

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Inman

JUNE 4, 2025

With antitrust regulators declining to weigh in, $1.75 billion deal to marry a tech-focused mortgage lender to real estate brokerage could close by the end of the month.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 4, 2025

Details regarding Compass ‘s soon-to-be-released artificial intelligence (AI) platform were shared by CEO Robert Reffkin during a company retreat this week. We continue to invest over $100 million in technology every year, building more and more tools that can help you stand out and run a better business, Reffkin told the audience. And in this amazing era of AI, the things we are going to be able to build for all of you are going to be unlike anything our industry has ever seen.

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