KW, AGNT, HomeServices of America, Real REMAX fight private listings with new collaboration
Top real estate franchisors launch Open Real Estate to share listings with MLSs and portals
Oct 26
Beyond the pink ribbon: 2 real estate agents on the cost of breast cancer survivorship
Stronger benefits and backup networks keep businesses running when health has to come first
Oct 26
4 things to know about President Trump's new executive order on housing affordability
Trump’s order targets mortgage origination, refinancing, title insurance, manufactured housing
Oct 23
Philip White passes torch to Mark McLaughlin at Sotheby's International Realty (EXCLUSIVE)
McLaughlin will take the reins of day-to-day operations, while former CEO White serves as executive chairman
Oct 22
Mom-and-pop real estate investors are winning, but there's a catch
Small investor purchases hit 11-year high, but rates are forcing higher down payments
Oct 21
7% rates slam the brakes on pending sales and housing starts
NAR, the NAHB and Realtor.com say declines will likely continue well into 2027
Oct 20
Buyers gain ground in 2/3 of US market amid interest rate pressure
Buyers gained leverage in Q2, but rising rates reduced the average buying power by $22,000
Oct 19
Too good to be true? DC joins others in cracking down on AI-edited listing photos
Councilmember Christina Hendricks has proposed a bill that requires agents to disclose the use of 'altered images' in their marketing materials
Oct 16
Investors bought more homes in Q2. Their market share still fell below 30%: Report
Interest rate fluctuations may allow investors to buy more in Q3
Oct 15
Buy the house, lease the dirt: Inside M. Ryan Gorman’s new affordability venture
Estately uses land leases to reduce homebuyers' mortgage payments
Oct 15
MLS technology pioneer Niki Rapattoni dies at 86
She co-founded Rapattoni Corporation with her late husband, Andy, in 1970, and took over the CEO role after Andy's death in 2015
Oct 9
Nextdoor’s Halloween Treat Map is a neighborhood lead magnet
Halloween guides, events and business partnerships build brand recognition and relationships
Oct 9
Appeals court rejects broker’s bid to revive antitrust suit against NAR
The broker-owner claimed forced-membership rules disproportionately burden minority agents
Oct 8
HUD pilot could put small-dollar mortgages back on the table
The share of small-dollar mortgages has declined by more than 10 percentage points since 2013
Oct 7
Bill Raveis: NAR settlement, industry consolidation a boon for business (INTERVIEW)
The brokerage founder shares how industry headwinds pushed him to complete his firm's transformation into a full-service luxury brand
Oct 7
Homebuyers could keep plans on ice until early 2027: Zillow
Pending home sales fell 8.5% in September as mortgage rates breached 7%
Oct 6
Realtor.com's MLS-backed search tool gets an AI sidekick
RealAssist AI is now available on Realtor.com+, the portal's collaborative search platform exclusively available through MLSs
Oct 6
Daniel Dennis returns to HomeServices fold after 16 years
Returning to the HomeServices of America network, Dennis is Long & Foster's new president, CEO
Oct 5
Big investors return to market — as homebuyers back off
After the passage of the Housing Act, investor activity has rebounded from Q1 2026, with build-to-rent communities offering the most promise
Oct 5
Jade Mills' daughter, son-in-law take next step at luxury firm Resident (EXCLUSIVE)
After 25 years in real estate, Alexis and Michael LaMontagna have launched their 1st team
Oct 2