Nest Realty buys back company shares from @properties
Three years after entering into an agreement with @properties, Nest Realty's partners have regained ownership of the brokerage, which is now fully independent, Inman reports exclusively
Real estate adds fewer jobs in an otherwise strong US hiring month
The start of spring usually marks more brokerage transactions and ramped-up construction schedules. But payroll growth was weaker in March, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data
by Daniel Houston Apr 7
Compass scoops up 300-agent indie brokerage in Arizona
The acquisition of Launch Real Estate expands Compass' footprint at a pivotal time for the company and the industry
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 6
Cash to burn: Do real estate's big players have enough in the bank?
Real estate businesses burned through billions in cash last year. Intel breaks down the biggest companies with the least wiggle room as economic uncertainty stretches into 2023
by Daniel Houston Apr 5
Which brokerages are winning (and losing) in 2023?
The market crunch is on. Find out what the latest numbers tell us about the brokerages that are winning and those that are getting left behind
by Mike DelPrete Apr 5
KC Conway on a big banking risk that has flown under the radar
Hundreds of banks are exposed to large concentrations of commercial real estate — and high levels of risk, Red Shoe Economics' K.C. Conway, a seasoned Federal Reserve veteran, told Intel
by Daniel Houston Apr 5
The Agency takes on Virginia Beach as newest franchise
This office marks The Agency's 2nd in the state and its 80th location across the globe. Alan and Betsy Thompson, managing partners of the Chesapeake location, will also lead this office
Rocket Mortgage courting buyers who work with partner agents
The lender's new 'BUY+' program provides closing credit of up to $10,000 to homebuyers working with one of more than 20,000 Rocket Homes Partner Agents, it was announced Monday
by Matt Carter Apr 3
Homebuyers and sellers played chicken as sales slowed in March
Realtor.com's latest monthly report reveals a market full of contradictions as mortgage rates continue to drive consumer sentiment and activity
by Marian McPherson Mar 30
@properties, Christie's expand to Madison, Wisconsin, with affiliate
The brokerage formerly known as LeGrand Real Estate is the brand's 1st affiliate in Madison and its 3rd in Wisconsin. It is led by the mother-son team of Melissa LeGrand and Brogan Brunker
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 29
Nest Seekers expands to Mexico as demand from US skyrockets
The luxury brokerage has added offices in Cabo San Lucas, Riviera Maya and Mexico City. Managing Directors Chris Gill and Andy Kim are leading the charge
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 29
10 proptech entrepreneurs get real with real estate's decision-makers
From Rentspree to Better, Intel asked 10 property technology entrepreneurs tough questions on the minds of their colleagues and customers, many of them large, national brokerage brands
by Craig C. Rowe Mar 29
Mike DelPrete on the perils of hurting for cash in a down market
Brokerages and emerging disruptors alike dipped into savings as revenues declined late last year. Industry analyst Mike DelPrete spoke exclusively to Intel about the options at their disposal
by Daniel Houston Mar 29
Boomers strike back: Older buyers unseat millennials as top cohort
Baby boomers have long enjoyed advantages over millennials in the home market. Now, they outnumber them, according to data released Tuesday by the National Association of Realtors
by Daniel Houston Mar 28
Fully digitized closings can save lenders more than $400 per loan
New Snapdocs research taps data from 25 lenders employing 3 levels of digitization and finds often overlooked secondary market efficiencies account for about 80% of savings
by Matt Carter Mar 28
The Agency launches 3 Canadian offices in March
The offices across Toronto West, Fort McMurray and Ontario's York region raise The Agency's number of Canadian offices to 16 and its total number of global locations to 79
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 28