Hurricane Harvey damage in Port Arthur, Texas
But the extension only lasts 4 months, the program is $20B in debt, and lawmakers delayed major reforms needed to keep it solvent in the long-term
by Patrick Kearns Jul 31
Freddie Mac reports $2.4B in comprehensive income in Q2
Freddie Mac CEO says the mortgage-backed securities company produced 'strong earnings' in second quarter
by Patrick Kearns Jul 31
Exit Realty names first CTO, aims to enhance agent technology experience
John Packes says Exit Realty isn't focused on outside awards or recognition but rather tools that guarantee agent success
by Patrick Kearns Jul 30
Pending home sales rose 0.9%, but another slump is projected
NAR's chief economist forecasts that the market could see median prices rise another 5% this year
by Patrick Kearns Jul 30
Newport Beach couple charged with $5.9M real estate fraud
The couple is accused of taking out equity on homes they don't own and buying a Land Rover
by Patrick Kearns Jul 27
Bull
Opinion
The complaints by former Owners.com agent Michael Lissack against his employer could lead to costly litigation and disruption across brokerages
by Bernice Ross Jul 27
The Real Word: Real estate agents — independent contractors or employees?
Two agents talk through industry news as they see it
by Byron Lazine Jul 26
Broker Public Portal appoints five new board officers, including chair
John Mosey of NorthstarMLS will replace Merle Whitehead as group's new chairman of the board, beginning in 2019
After early month dip, mortgage rates tick back up in July
Freddie Mac's chief economist says the next few months will be key for gauging the health of the housing market
by Patrick Kearns Jul 26
New home sales slump 5.3%, but inventory is up
Sales of new homes in June fell to their lowest level since last fall but are at their highest supply since 2009
by Patrick Kearns Jul 25
Former agent says Owners.com violates independent contractor rules
Michael Lissack has filed complaints in 8 states alleging the brokerage's agents should be classified as employees
by Patrick Kearns Jul 25
Platinum Living leaves Re/Max, relaunches as luxury brokerage
Re/Max and the Scottsdale, Arizona, real estate group call the split 'amicable,' decline to provide terms of breakup
by Patrick Kearns Jul 24
Atlanta, Georgia
The $2B homebuying and selling startup wants its young talent to be familiar with the homebuying process firsthand, and it's too expensive for many in San Francisco
by Emma Hinchliffe Jul 24
Home prices reach all-time high as sales slump for straight third month
The median existing home price in June was $276,000 — the 76th straight month of year-over-year gains
by Patrick Kearns Jul 23
Overstock.com makes move into real estate with 2 new platforms
The home goods retailer launches Houserie and expects to launch a property search portal this year
What's trending in real estate?
ICSF panel talks politics, technology and agent commissions in a wide-ranging conversation
by Patrick Kearns Jul 20