Wrong predictions, rate jumps and what's (maybe) still to come
Opinion
Although economists expected rates to rise this year, nobody anticipated how fast they would rise. So what went wrong? 
by Matthew Gardner Jul 27
Commission study paid for by HomeServices comes under fire
The study argues that decoupling commissions would harm first-time, low-income, and minority buyers, but critics like the Consumer Federation of America say it's based on a faulty premise
by Andrea V. Brambila Jul 27
You named the top 5 apps on your phone: Pulse
Opinion
This week, you told us about the top 5 apps that you simply can't do without on your cell phone
by Inman Jul 27
Anywhere unveils redesigned headquarters following rebrand
The redesigned space in Madison, New Jersey, dubbed The Madison Hub, emphasizes a collaborative environment with workspaces designed for more interaction with other employees
by Ben Verde Jul 26
Oh Canada: Luxury market poised for continued normalization
'In the next half of the year, buyers are in a rare position to negotiate prices and deal terms. Some homes will still command multiple offers, but they will be fewer in number,' a new report states
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 26
Get noticed! How to bring the sexy back to your listing
Opinion
It’s time to get back to what we do best: Getting those listings noticed
by Troy Palmquist Jul 26
New York-based Corcoran Group announces New Jersey affiliate
Formerly known as Sawyer Smith Residential, Corcoran Sawyer Smith serves the markets of Hoboken and Jersey City and is operated and owned by Timothy Sawyer Smith
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 26
Your bread and butter: 3 ways to build and retain a dream team
Opinion
Building teams, recruiting the right people and retaining quality agents are the bread and butter of the real estate industry. It's up to brokerage leadership to keep talent engaged, happy and producing at their top potential
by Anthony Hitt Jul 26
The Agency partners with luxe 'innovative' company Sonhaus
The fractional homeownership company currently has homes throughout Greece, Portugal and Spain. The Agency will exclusively lead Sonhaus' expansion into the US, Mexico and Canada
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 25
With East Coast merger, United Real Estate adds 1,000 agents
Five years ago, Pearson Smith Realty had only 17 agents. It has since grown to conduct $4.1B annually in real estate transactions
by Daniel Houston Jul 22
Keller Williams opens 10th South American master franchise
This summer, Keller Williams is set to open its latest master franchise in Santa Cruz, Bolivia. With its opening, the Texas franchisor will have operations in South America's top 5 countries
by Marian McPherson Jul 22
These new MLS rules could kill future bombshell commission lawsuits
Opinion
A new policy by Northwest MLS offers a glimpse of changes that could make commissions easier to negotiate and more transparent
by Bernice Ross Jul 22
Northwest MLS eliminates broker commission sharing as default
Effective Oct. 3, NWMLS's forms will specify that buyer broker compensation will come directly from sellers and offer new options for how listing agents and buyer agents will be paid
by Andrea V. Brambila Jul 22
Flyhomes lays off 20% of workforce, cites rising interest rates
The layoffs come after a rapid expansion into new markets including Texas, Colorado and Idaho following a $150M Series C funding round
by Matt Carter Jul 22