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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.

Estate Media brings on Chad Carroll and Dawn McKenna
With the collaboration, Carroll and McKenna will generate original content directed at other real estate professionals through the company's industry-focused segment and homebuyers and sellers through the brand's more consumer-focused arm.

Homebuyers are responding to stable rates, rising inventories
Demand for purchase mortgages has been stronger than a year ago for more than two months as mortgage rates stay well below 2025 highs seen in January, lender surveys show.

Investors surprised by nCino’s $18.6M Q4 loss, cautious guidance
Shares in cloud banking solutions provider hit new all-time low after company posts guidance that revenue from the company's main line of business could shrink by as much as 7 percent this year.

Judge won’t approve MLS PIN commission deal without changes
U.S. District Judge Patti Saris asked the DOJ Antitrust Division for evidence that offers of compensation in the MLS are anticompetitive and harm consumers.

Hybrid rooms, luxurious mudrooms rule BHGRE trends report
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate has released its annual home trends report, which revealed consumers are focused on making their homes multifunctional paradises with hybrid rooms and souped-up mudrooms.

Boomers claim top homebuyers spot, leaving millennials behind
In a surprising shift, baby boomers have now surpassed millennials as the largest group of homebuyers, according to a new report released by the National Association of Realtors (NAR).

RealPage sues Berkeley, California, over rental algorithm ban
Berkeley passed a local law against rental algorithms last month. RealPage says the rule is unconstitutional and the result of "an intentional campaign of misinformation."

The Agency launches ‘The Perfect Setting’ ad campaign to find home
The campaign was launched last month at the firm's Global Forum and highlights diverse individuals with a focus on the personality traits that reveal their unique needs in a home, Inman has learned.

Agents grow more discontented with their profession, and with NAR
A new survey shows that fewer agents want to recommend their job to others and that, in the wake of NAR's commission lawsuit settlement, more are dissatisfied with the trade group.

Where’s your stress coming from these days? Pulse
It's Stress Awareness Month, so we want to know: What's your biggest stressor today, and how are you handling your stress?

Embracing professionalism: How agents can recognize their value
Inspiring confidence in clients, coach Darryl Davis writes, means embracing the things that make your service valuable and understanding how you're different from other sales professionals.

Stupid staging: What NOT to do if you actually want to sell
Author and trainer Bernice Ross offers a laundry list of don'ts when it comes to preparing a home to hit the real estate market.

Hate meditating? Try these 15 action-oriented stressbusters
If sitting quietly isn’t your style, Christy Murdock offers 15 high-impact stress-reducing exercises to help you feel better without the ohm.

A&D Mortgage closes acquisition of Mr. Cooper’s 3rd-party channel
Deal gives the nation's biggest provider of riskier "non-QM" mortgages additional capacity to offer more traditional loans backed by Fannie and Freddie, FHA, VA and USDA.

Alexanders fire back against Side in counterclaim
The brothers have filed a counterclaim against the white-label firm, alleging that it manufactured events surrounding their disassociation from Side. They have also filed an opposition to Side's motion for contempt against them.

Bay Area, NYC buyers drive bidding wars as market shifts loom
A recent Redfin report found that 20.5 percent of homes sold above asking price in February, while 64.2 percent sold below and 15.4 percent sold at their asking price nationwide.

Compass acquisition offers a glimpse into @properties’ finances
Following its acquisition of Chicago's largest brokerage in January, Compass on Friday pulled back the curtain on @properties’ financial health over 12 months prior to the headline-grabbing merger.