What Washington state agents are seeing with new ‘millionaires tax’
The law imposes a 9.9% tax on annual income above $1 million, with implementation expected in 2028 pending legal challenges.
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Lower launches Movoto Advantage for solo real estate agents
Lower rolled out Movoto Advantage, a subscription program with about 200 agents, routing live consumer transfers to one vetted agent per market.
First fully rebuilt Palisades home testing post-fire demand
The listing arrives as rebuilding activity gains traction, with roughly 650 permit approvals to date and nearly 475 burned lots having traded.
Immigration policy, economic uncertainty reshaping housing market
Builders are reporting sales impacts from policy shifts as consumers become increasingly skeptical of traditional “dream home” marketing.
Compass International Holdings names Rory Golod president of growth
CIH names Rory Golod president of growth, targeting Compass platform adoption for 340,000 agents in 2026 and 2027.
DeCaro Auctions expands executive team
New appointments include chief operating officer, chief marketing officer and head of global alliances and partnerships.
FinCEN’s anti-money laundering rule struck down: what real estate and title professionals need to know
Legal observers warn that FinCEN retains broad authority over real estate transactions — and could ultimately impose stricter requirements.
Antitrust lawsuit against NAR faces dismissal
Magistrate recommends dismissing Zea antitrust suit vs NAR without prejudice, cites deficient pleading and AI fake citations.
TransUnion launches tool to bolster Realtor safety, fight fraud
The app allows agents to validate legal property ownership before listing and conduct personal safety checks using a phone number.
States push back on buyer agreements as new laws challenge NAR rules
Mississippi and Alabama laws allow buyer tours without signed agreements, conflicting with the NAR settlement, as other states weigh bills.