Chaos Calls for First Principles
Observations and Thoughts

Chaos Calls for First Principles

So much confusion, so much uncertainty, so much delusion... return to first principles

· 11 min read
Pro Bono Real Estate: Why and How
housing affordability

Pro Bono Real Estate: Why and How

It's past time we really dug into the need for pro bono programs in real estate

· 12 min read
How Things Will Go After August
Brokerage Issues

How Things Will Go After August

Rank speculation on how the industry will adapt to the new regime

· 11 min read
The Truth About Housing Affordability No One Dares to Speak
housing affordability

The Truth About Housing Affordability No One Dares to Speak

It isn't just supply that's the problem...

· 12 min read
On the DOJ Amicus Brief in REX v. Zillow
Zillow

On the DOJ Amicus Brief in REX v. Zillow

This is a far bigger deal than anyone realizes....

· 18 min read
A Few Random Thoughts & Questions
MLS & Associations

A Few Random Thoughts & Questions

Musings on a number of disconnected topics

· 10 min read
On the MLS PIN Response to the DOJ
MLS & Associations

On the MLS PIN Response to the DOJ

Well written, well-argued, with... one interesting eyebrow raiser

· 14 min read
Maybe I Was Wrong? A Follow-up to the Vague Threats Post
Brokerage Issues

Maybe I Was Wrong? A Follow-up to the Vague Threats Post

In which I engage in my favorite activity -- seeing if I was wrong

· 10 min read
NWMLS Rolls the Dice
MLS & Associations

NWMLS Rolls the Dice

Their latest move is not lacking in courage...

· 12 min read
Battlespace Prep: NAR, Media and Politics
Observations and Thoughts

Battlespace Prep: NAR, Media and Politics

In which I look forward to 2025...

· 14 min read
In Which I Explain Things to Anthony Lamacchia (And Others)
Brokerage Issues

In Which I Explain Things to Anthony Lamacchia (And Others)

Ain't nothing personal; it's strictly business

· 9 min read
The Great Unfunded Mandate from NAR
MLS & Associations

The Great Unfunded Mandate from NAR

Somewhat amusing, somewhat obvious, and somewhat serious

· 7 min read