SCOOP: Fannie and Freddie are cutting back on the information they publish
For the first time in 15 years, Fannie Mae didn't publish the results of its National Housing Survey in November. The survey has showed homebuyer sentiment remains weak this year
by Matt Carter Dec 2
home equity conversion mortgage
Developer and contributor America Foy says agents are missing the boat when it comes to education on senior housing opportunities and the home equity conversion mortgage product
by America Foy Nov 13
RealPage may catch break under Trump's 'One, Big, Beautiful Bill'
The House Republican tax bill includes a sweeping provision that would prevent governments from regulating artificial intelligence and automated decision systems for 10 years
by Richelle Hammiel May 28
RealPage targeted in new lawsuit over rent-setting by New Jersey AG
Attorney General Matthew Platkin is the latest to narrow in on the apartment data giant, alleging it operated as a ‘cartel’ along with some of the nation’s largest property management firms
by Taylor Anderson Apr 24
RealPage sues Berkeley, California, over rental algorithm ban
Berkeley passed a local law against rental algorithms last month. RealPage says the rule is unconstitutional and the result of 'an intentional campaign of misinformation'
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 2
The Agency scoops up 4 NorCal Compass agents
Over the past few months, 34 agents have joined The Agency from Compass' Northern California offices. In total, The Agency has brought on 72 agents in the region over the course of 2023
Robert Reffkin gets real at Compass REtreat: 'Hope is not a strategy'
At Compass' annual REtreat in Atlanta, CEO Robert Reffkin used his keynote to give an honest and intimate review of his company's post-IPO performance and cast a vision for the future
by Marian McPherson Oct 26
Foiye launches, introduces industry to new social media destination
'Like millions of others, my passion includes spending hours perusing real estate listings for fun and inspiration - even when I’m not looking to transact,' — Foiye CEO Melinda Witmer
by Craig C. Rowe Oct 20
The Agency launches new market in La Jolla, San Diego
The office marks the company's 63rd location overall and 21st office in the state of California. Mike Schwartz, formerly of Compass, will lead the office's operations as regional manager
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 10
Joan Didion, architect of the California myth, dead at 87
Didion's writing helped make California seem both alluring and dangerous — which continues to drive demand for life in the state today
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 23
Rent control is getting more popular, but does it actually work?
New laws in California and Oregon show that rental regulations are gaining traction as a solution to rising housing costs. But economists aren't all convinced the rules will work as intended
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 3
Red Oak is now the largest indie brokerage in California's East Bay
In an era of tech disruption, Red Oak Realty is acquiring fellow indie brokerage Marvin Gardens Real Estate to compete with Compass and other well-funded rivals
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 6
Spring Forward: Ira Serkes — 'Stop searching for balance … strive for harmony'
How to win listings and best discuss pricing with sellers
by Matthew Shadbolt Apr 9
Natan Kuchar and his family
Redfin highlights a story of a Bay Area-music teacher and buyer who's rendition of the Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young classic tugged the sellers' heartstrings.