Coldwell Banker agrees to pay $20M to settle spam case
Homeowners whose numbers were on the national do-not-call list reported telemarketing calls from Coldwell Banker agents. Class members are expected to get about $281 each
by Taylor Anderson Apr 18
Rila Auctions launches to offer transparent bidding, access
'After working with several auction platforms, I realized there was an opportunity to create a smarter, more transparent solution that puts agents and sellers first': Ben Bacal
by Craig C. Rowe Apr 14
Trump announces universal tariffs of at least 10% on most nations
Sweeping plan imposes higher duties on 'worst offenders' and is in addition to 25% tariff on foreign automobiles slated to take effect April 3, president says at White House press conference
by Matt Carter Apr 2
ERA hits a home run with Major League Baseball campaign
Starting March 27, ERA will be running ads on streaming platform MLB.TV. The campaign also includes more than a dozen in-stadium events and local baseball opportunities for ERA affiliates
by Marian McPherson Mar 27
Concierge Auctions launches new division focused on luxury condos
The division is led by new dev marketing vets Louise and Paul Sunshine and will provide developers and financial institutions with an alternative to the traditional sales market
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 21
As JVs struggle, Rate names top salesman to head retail mortgage
Guaranteed Rate Inc.'s retail mortgage operations named Shant Banosian as president on Wednesday as joint ventures with Compass and Anywhere Real Estate strove to generate profits
by Matt Carter Mar 5
RE/MAX agrees to pay $5.5M to settle Canadian commission suit
The company agreed to unspecified business practice changes and to make the payment to move forward from the commission lawsuits in Canada, which largely mirrored those filed in the US
by Taylor Anderson Feb 26
Goal! C21 kicks off partnership with Major League Soccer
Century 21 and Major League Soccer announced the partnership on Tuesday. MLS fans will see Century 21 ads and commercials at key league events, leading up to the 2026 FIFA World Cup
by Marian McPherson Feb 11
How real estate agents can be part of a client's go-bag: Kamini Lane
Be that safe person — the one who consumers can depend on, Coldwell Banker Realty CEO Kamini Lane writes, and look out for them as an ally through every step of a crisis
by Kamini Lane Jan 30
Real estate is not broken: Anywhere's Sue Yannaccone
Zillow's market cap may be 50 times bigger than the franchise giant's, but that doesn't mean traditional industry players need to make a 'fundamental pivot,' the CEO tells Brad Inman
by Matt Carter Jan 23
RealScout co-founder Andrew Flachner returns to helm as CEO
Amid record growth, outgoing RealScout CEO Arthur Kaneko will relinquish the role to co-founder Andrew Flachner, who served as chief executive for 5 years upon launching the company in 2012
by Marian McPherson Jan 16
Mortgage rates ease on benign December inflation report
Investors bid up shares of mortgage lenders and real estate companies after 'relatively benign' CPI report ends speculation that inflation worries might force the Fed to raise rates this year
by Matt Carter Jan 15
Results Realty ERA acquires Mark Allen Realty to expand in Chicago
The acquisition of Mark Allen Realty will create a combined team of 80 real estate agents in 3 offices as the Anywhere brand grows its footprint across Chicagoland, executives announced
by Taylor Anderson Jan 6
Sherry Chris to join NAR as consultant following Anywhere exit
The industry vet announced she was stepping down from an advisory role at Anywhere in December 2024 after retiring in April 2023. Now, she will serve as special advisor to Nykia Wright
Coldwell Banker Warburg expands into Brooklyn with Dumbo office
The brokerage announced plans to extend operations beyond its core focus in Manhattan with a new office in Brooklyn's trendy Dumbo neighborhood, executives announced last week
by Taylor Anderson Jan 3