Rent is now more affordable than buying in every major US market
Austin and Seattle were the friendliest cities for renters as the monthly mortgage payment on a starter home in each of the top 50 cities soared above the average rent by more than $1,000
by Ben Verde Mar 26
Zillow economist identifies 11 cities primed for real estate investors
Zillow Chief Economist Skylar Olsen said these markets are ideal cities for real estate investors to purchase properties in the coming years
by Ben Verde Mar 12
Rent is falling fastest in markets that added the most new supply
Rent is now 0.7% lower for one-bedroom rentals nationwide than it was a year ago, but some markets are still seeing significant increases, new report shows
by Taylor Anderson Feb 27
Dave Umphress' Flourish Real Estate Network leaves KW for Real
The $1B in career sales network, which Umphress first launched in 2012, operates in most major Colorado markets and Austin, Texas, but has goals of ultimately expanding nationwide
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 30
Christie's International Real Estate is all-in on sports, entertainment
The Dallas and Austin-based global network will allow athletes, entertainers and others to more seamlessly find homes across the world, with agents who specialize in meeting their unique needs
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 26
As recruiting wars heat up, Coldwell Banker nabs Texas indie
The Tate Property Group joins Coldwell Banker as the recruiting of rockstar agents and teams remains one of the low-key most important trends in real estate
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 5
EXp Realty lassos a pair of high-performing Texas teams
The Mike Seder Group and the Ronnie and Cathy Matthews Group join eXp as the battle for top agents continues to be one of real estate's defining stories
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 4
Compass acquires No. 1 indie brokerage in Central Texas
NYC-based brokerage Compass has acquired Realty Austin and Realty San Antonio for an undisclosed amount. The brokerage closed $5.24B in 2022 sales volume
by Marian McPherson Sep 27
Christie's International Real Estate welcomes Austin affiliate
The new affiliate is owned and operated by Jerry Mooty, Jr., with Romeo Manzanilla serving as COO and broker of record. It builds upon Christie's existing presence in Dallas and Houston
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 20
Pocket listings are thriving 4 years after NAR sought to end practice
Pocket listings are positively overflowing nearly 4 years after the National Association of Realtors enacted its controversial Clear Cooperation policy to end them, a new Intel analysis shows
by Ben Verde Sep 6
Grant Cardone: These are the worst real estate markets to invest in now
As an interaction with an AI chatbot went south, Cardone blasted Austin and Seattle as the worst places to invest in real estate given how overbuilt the markets have become in recent years
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 31
Texas adjusts to growing pains as outside buyers jockey for homes
With an influx of tech and entertainment giants like Tesla and Universal Studios, not to mention a rising tide of millennial buyers, Texas is bursting at the seams as agents rush to find new listings
by Marian McPherson Jul 28
Texas surged during COVID. Now, its luxury markets are being tested
Droves of people have flocked to Texas for new jobs, tax and affordability purposes, and political reasons, and demand from this new class of wealthy buyers is stretching luxury inventory thin
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 28
Lone Star lawmakers pass 'largest property tax cut in Texas history'
The deal raises the amount homeowners can exempt from the taxable value of their properties from $40,000 to $100,000, ensuring Texas will remain among the fastest growing states in the US
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 12
This LGBTQ+ advocate has a message for agents
Erin Morrison, LGBTQ Alliance 2023 president, shares the growing fears among the LGBTQ+ community, where RPACs and the code of ethics come in, and how to be an ally
by Dani Vanderboegh Jun 23