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Trump announces universal tariffs of at least 10% on most nations
Sweeping plan imposes higher duties on “worst offenders” and is in addition to 25 percent tariff on foreign automobiles slated to take effect April 3.
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.
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.
Miltiadis Kastanis boomerangs to Compass to head new dev sales
Kastanis began his career at Compass and spent the last roughly seven years becoming a leading Florida agent for Douglas Elliman. He received an Ellie Award in 2025 as the firm’s No. 4 agent in Florida by sales GCI.
Top DC small team joins TTR Sotheby’s International Realty
HRLS Partners, consisting of Robert Hryniewicki, Adam Rackliffe, Christopher Leary and Micah Smith, built a strong reputation at Washington Fine Properties over the past nine years. The team was the No. 2 small team in D.C. in 2024.
Homebuyers respond as mortgage rates hover near 2025 lows
Purchase loan requests are up 7 percent from a year ago, as loosening housing inventory and a pullback in mortgage rates presents FHA buyers with more opportunities.
Trending: Flashes, edits and (still) no clarity on TikTok
Each week on Trending, digital marketer Jessi Healey breaks down what’s buzzing in social media and why it matters for real estate professionals. This week, Bluesky and Meta introduce new tools for creators, while the clock ticks on TikTok’s uncertain U.S. future.
Rethink your assumptions when marketing to women homebuyers
Think women who buy are focused on style over substance? Think again. They’re mostly focused on financial matters, and they’re willing to consider a fixer-upper.
Top 10% of agents control nearly half of all listings as pay gap widens
Top agents are winning a greater share of listings in the wake of NAR’s commission settlement last year, with high-performers holding 42.64 percent of all listings, new data from tech firm Relitix shows.