Gavin Newsom issued an executive order to stop speculators from making unsolicited, undervalued offers to homeowners. Violators face a $1K fine, up to 6 months in jail
Jan 15
Colorado State Representative Manny Rutinel has introduced a bill that would allow county clerks and recorders to give documentary fees to fund short and long-term housing for the homeless
Jan 14
Former Uber and Expedia Group executive Zuhairah Washington will be tasked with helping lead growth in the Flex and Enhanced Market segments, according to an announcement on Monday
Jan 14
Former Keller Williams team leader and virtual assistant company CEO Craig Goodliffe faces child endangerment and intoxication charges after officers found 9 boxes of marijuana in his home
Jan 13
The Supreme Court didn't explain its reasoning for the decision, which will now allow the Department of Justice to reopen its investigation into the trade group's practices
Jan 13
Redfin laid off 46 headquarters, programs and field operations staff on Thursday. This is the 2nd round of layoffs in the past 6 months, with the previous round impacting 85 Redfin Concierge staff
Jan 10
Homebuyers began the new year with more home tours; however, Redfin says elevated mortgage rates have stopped them from signing contracts
Jan 9
The brokerage chose the honorees based on sales volume, customer satisfaction, community involvement and social media presence. California had the greatest number of honorees
Jan 8
High home prices and elevated mortgage rates have pushed turnover rates to the lowest level in decades. Baby boomers and Gen Xers are most likely to say they'll never move
Jan 7
After 20 years with Corcoran, broker Julie Pham has moved to Compass. With former Corcoran agent Angela Remigio, her namesake team focuses on new development, international buyers
Jan 6
On the heels of its Black Friday success, Amazon has listed another luxury tiny home for $47K. The home has a sunroom, rooftop deck and customizable floor plan for up to 4 bedrooms
Jan 3
Five years after founding the LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance, Ryan Weyandt has stepped down from his leadership role with the group. The Alliance has named Mary Mancera as its interim CEO
Jan 2
Phoenix Realtors rejected the trade group's demand that the association withdraw its MLS Choice membership for non-Realtors. PAR said the MLS Choice is a 'legally sound' option for agents
Dec 24
Led by founder Jeff Quintin, The Quintin Group has departed Keller Williams for eXp Realty after 8 years with the Texas-based franchisor. The 15-agent team boasts a lifetime sales volume of $1B
Dec 23
NAR sent the cease-and-desist letter to Phoenix Realtors over its MLS Choice option, which gives brokers access to state-compliant forms and legal aid but may also violate its 3-way agreement
Dec 19
Compass principal agent Kris Caldwell has taken his team, The Apollo Group, to eXp Realty. The 6-year-old team was ranked as RealTrends' No. 1 mega team by sales volume 2 years in a row
Dec 18
The New York City Council passed a bill to shift responsibility for broker fees from renters to property owners last month. Real Estate Board of New York is attempting to stop its enforcement
Dec 17
Redfin commissioned a survey of more than 1,600 renters and homeowners and found millennial and Gen-Z homeowners were most likely to feel a sense of belonging in their neighborhoods
Dec 13
ERA Real Estate is ending the year with #MoveUp, a campaign that highlights what motivates consumers and the agents who serve them
Dec 13
A remodeling 'supercycle,' heartache for first-time homebuyers and heightened activity in the South and Midwest were among the possibilities at NAR's Real Estate Forecast Summit Thursday
Dec 12