Where brokerages stand on pre-MLS listings after a whirlwind week
Amid shifting stances on pre-MLS listings this week, each newly announced initiative is different
by Daniel Houston Mar 20
State-Wide MLS taps RealReports to roll out AI property tools
The rollout aims to cut platform fatigue and speed up how agents work
by Nick Pipitone Mar 19
EXp announces pre-marketing syndication deal with 3 portals
The brokerage is the latest of several companies to jump on the pre-marketing bandwagon
Build-to-rent operators are trading rent cuts for perks and experience
Free rent isn’t gone, but it’s no longer the main attraction
by Nick Pipitone Mar 17
Lennar profits fall 56% as affordability pressures hit new home sales
High mortgage rates and buyer incentives are squeezing builder margins
by Nick Pipitone Mar 16
Trump targets 'burdens that have driven up mortgage costs'
NAR said Trump's order 'highlights the importance of reviewing regulatory barriers'
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 16
Compass Anywhere merger
New Intel surveys shed light on how the brokerage giant is balancing a 'no mandate' pledge with business pressure to onboard agents quickly
by Daniel Houston Mar 16
Hoby Hanna says seller choice isn't an 'all or nothing' game
Howard Hanna Real Estate Services CEO Hoby Hanna on his approach to exclusive listings
by Marian McPherson Mar 13
Nation’s 2nd largest MLS expands no-cost access to AI property intelligence platform
CRMLS joins a growing number of MLS operators experimenting with AI tools
by Nick Pipitone Mar 12
real estate crime
51-year-old Jonathan Dean Bishop was found guilty on 27 felony counts
by Christy Murdock Mar 12
Proptech investment hits $1B in February as investors place bigger, more selective bets
Big funding rounds continue to shape the proptech investment landscape
by Nick Pipitone Mar 6
AI politics reach housing finance as Fannie, Freddie drop Anthropic
The FHFA ordered the GSEs to drop the AI provider after a dispute over usage restrictions
by Nick Pipitone Mar 4
Old tricks, new tech? Opendoor reboots in-house mortgage
CEO Kaz Nejatian confirms mortgage beta as Opendoor pushes toward a fully integrated, end-to-end homebuying ecosystem
by Nick Pipitone Feb 26
Ownwell raises $50M to grow its property tax appeal fintech
The company says it has processed more than 1M appeals, delivering average annual savings of $774 per homeowner
by Nick Pipitone Feb 25
Is crypto ready for prime time in housing finance? Rate thinks so
The lender’s latest move recognizes digital asset wealth within established mortgage risk and compliance frameworks
by Nick Pipitone Feb 24
Why Opendoor is suddenly lighting up real estate social media
Opendoor is surging on real estate X thanks to a credible comeback narrative, an unusually candid CEO and earnings calls treated like viral content
by Nick Pipitone Feb 20