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Motto Mortgage CEO announces upcoming retirement
Ward Morrison will step down in June but serve as a consultant until the end of the year. He has helmed Motto Mortgage since 2016.

Judge rebuffs bid to transfer case over alleged eXp ‘sweetheart deal’
A federal judge in Georgia has rejected a bid to transfer a case against eXp Realty and Weichert to a federal court in Missouri over allegations the companies negotiated a “sweetheart deal” to resolve commission-related antitrust claims against them nationwide.

Lodgerin software release addresses mid-term rental niche
The niche Lodgerin addresses is businesses and universities — its primary markets — being faced with finding suitable, affordable and safe occupancy solutions for employees and constituents when working or serving in locations abroad.

NYC’s tax revenue soars, while job market faces its own challenges
Real estate-related taxes soared to an all-time high of $37 billion last year. That figure is expected to climb even higher to $40 billion in 2025, according to a REBNY report.

Zeckendorfs accused of ‘brazen fraud’ in $80M penthouse sale
According to the complaint, developers and brothers Arthur and William Lie Zeckendorf of Zeckendorf Development, LLC allegedly rushed to close the deal before news broke about a planned 37-story skyscraper next door that would erase the penthouse's premium-priced park view.

EXCLUSIVE: Restb.ai leads 10 more MLSs in march to data efficiency
Ten additional multiple listing services have hired Barcelona’s Restb.ai to amp up the pace and sophistication of how listing data is populated, made compliant and broadcast to consumers.

Your Clear Cooperation, delayed marketing exempt listings FAQ
Team leader Carl Medford dives into a high-level overview of the changes to CCP and the larger issues that will arise from its implementation.

EXCLUSIVE: Compass clients signal legal action against NWMLS
A new website soliciting plaintiffs for a possible class-action suit against the Washington MLS asks homeowners if they've sold in the state and seen "a price drop or significant days on market."

Judge faces another call to recuse himself over political donations
Gibson plaintiffs accuse Hanna Holdings of "judge shopping." Berkshire Hathaway Energy and Hanna Holdings say donations to Judge Bough’s wife’s city council campaigns are disqualifying.

NWMLS calls for marketplace openness, fairness, transparency
Northwest MLS President and CEO Justin Haag writes that there is no place for exclusionary practices in today's real estate marketplace.

Rocket Companies set to acquire Mr. Cooper Group Inc. for $9.4B
The all-stock deal is set to close in Q4 2025. Mr. Cooper Group Chair and CEO Jay Bray will become president and CEO of Rocket Mortgage while reporting to Rocket Companies CEO Varun Krishna.

Agents report falling commissions. But that’s not their top concern
More agents say their clients are successfully negotiating lower commissions than they've traditionally earned, according to preliminary results from the latest Inman Intel Index survey.

MLSs scramble to assess and implement new NAR MLS policy
While some MLS executives praised the "flexibility" offered by the delayed marketing category that will accompany NAR's Clear Cooperation Policy, its potential repercussions are still unclear.

Women, Wealth and Real Estate: How Shauna Skarin leads the way
Coach Melanie Klein profiles title industry executive Shauna Skarin and learns how she leveraged the power of real estate to create a space for herself in industry leadership.

The 411 conversion model: A simple system to generate more referrals
Broker Nick Schlekeway offers a simple-to-implement strategy for capturing and converting leads while nurturing relationships.

NWMLS fires back at Compass, condemns ‘exclusionary’ tactics
The Washington-based multiple listing service said private listings entrench brokerages as "gatekeepers." The comments come after Robert Reffkin called out NWMLS on Instagram.

Women, Wealth and Real Estate: How Nelvia Bullock breaks barriers
Coach Melanie Klein profiles this Charlotte, North Carolina, Realtor who empowers herself and others through mentorship and professional collaboration.

What’s the fallout from NAR’s Clear Cooperation switch? The Download
The National Association of Realtors weighed in with its change to the Clear Cooperation Policy. Is it too little, too much or just right?