Collabra and Bright MLS team to give agents ad tech
Bright MLS subscribers will now get free access to Collabra's AdBuilder and SphereIndex tools, which can be used within Bright's platform
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 23
Broker Public Portal appoints former RE/MAX exec as CEO
Dan Troup will lead a company founded by brokerages and MLSs, which aims to build an alternative to big portals such as Zillow and Realtor.com
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 11
From Sitzer to Moehrl, 2023 was the year of commission confusion
Sitzer | Burnett and its verdict cast a long shadow that will extend into 2024 and potentially shake up the real estate industry. But it wasn't the only lawsuit with commissions in the crosshairs
by Andrea V. Brambila Dec 28
Annual inflation cools for 3rd month straight to 3.1%
The Consumer Price Index rose only 0.1% between October and November, 3.1% higher than a year earlier, suggesting interest rates will hold steady at this week's Federal Reserve meeting
by Ben Verde Dec 12
Redfin rolls out AI-enhanced digital self-staging tool for homebuyers
In partnership with Roomvo, the brokerage and search portal's new Redfin Redesign tool grants homebuyers the ability to alter room finishes while alerting agents to a buyer's growing interest
by Craig C. Rowe Dec 8
8 things to remember amid market and consumer upheaval
Right now, agents are feeling overwhelmed by potential changes post-Sitzer. Coach Darryl Davis offers wisdom and action steps to shore up your business for the tumultuous market ahead
by Darryl Davis Nov 18
Housing starts increased in October as builder sentiment fell
Housing starts rose 1.9% from September to reach a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.372M
by Ben Verde Nov 17
Inflation stays flat in October, but shelter costs continue to rise
The index for shelter rose 0.3% between September and October and was up 6.7% year over year, according to CPI data released Tuesday
by Ben Verde Nov 14
Collabra appoints former Bright MLS exec to board of directors
David Charron joins Collabra's board as the real estate technology and analytics company makes a bid to partner with more multiple listing services
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 13
Tom Ferry podcast video delivers fresh drama at Sitzer | Burnett trial
Plaintiffs’ attorney Michael Ketchmark played a video of a Tom Ferry interview with Allan Dalton of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices that drew objections and threatened to derail proceedings
by Andrea V. Brambila Oct 25
Housing's stranglehold on inflation poised to decline in months ahead
Inflation rose 0.4% in September, a near standstill from August, according to the latest Consumer Price Index Thursday. Economists believe 'shelter' will soon recede as the largest contributor
by Ben Verde Oct 12
Nestfully adds 2 prominent Florida MLSs to its search portal
The addition of the 2 largest Florida MLSs means that Nestfully now represents 343K+ agent and brokerage subscribers
by Craig C. Rowe Sep 14
Inflation ticks up 0.6%, boosted by 'outsized' housing costs
The Consumer Price Index increased 0.6% in August, faster than the July rate of 0.2%, according to data released Wednesday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics
by Ben Verde Sep 13
Fueled by deals, new-home sales soar to highest level in 17 months
New-home sales rose 4.4% in July to an adjusted annual rate of 714,000 as the supply of existing homes continues to drop, according to data released Wednesday by the US Census Bureau
by Ben Verde Aug 23
Consumer Price Index rises in July amid 1st inflation hike in 13 months
The Consumer Price Index increased 0.2% in July and rose 3.2% annually, according to data released Thursday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics that suggests inflation is still cooling
by Ben Verde Aug 10