Agents off the hook as FinCEN fights for real estate rule Wed, 27 May 2026 21:33:40 Closing and settlement agents won't be fined for failing to report transactions, as the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) appeals the overturning of its real estate anti-money-laundering rule. read more»
Rental concessions more than double pre-pandemic rate Wed, 27 May 2026 15:05:09 Rental concessions have more than doubled since before the pandemic, with nearly 2 in 5 listings now offering free rent, waived fees or discounted move-in costs — handing renters their strongest negotiating position in years, according to a new Zillow analysis. read more»
Amid the Dallas-Fort Worth sprawl, this Realtor is cashing in Wed, 27 May 2026 8:46:15 Haslet, Texas, grew 167 percent in five years. For one North Fort Worth agent, that means opportunity — and the challenge of competing with mega-builders offering rate buydowns and closing cost incentives. read more»
The Compass facade is cracking Wed, 27 May 2026 8:00:59 This fight has never been about seller’s choice, coach Darryl Davis writes. It is about who controls listing distribution, and who profits when that control shifts. read more»
The consumer education opportunity most real estate agents are missing Tue, 26 May 2026 19:12:57 In their newest “True Crimes” podcast, Summer Goralik and Troy Palmquist examine a decades-old fraud case that illustrates why agents should educate clients about deed fraud and transaction safety to build strong long-term relationships. read more»
