Ed Zorn and Phillip Cantrell to agents: Stop sharing commissions
Agents and brokers need to step up by embracing transparency and allowing consumers to negotiate commissions, the duo said during an Inman on Tour panel in Nashville Tuesday morning
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 11
Sinatra's LA estate, where JFK trysted with Monroe, sells for $8M
The March 4 sale was structured in 2 parts, with 1 parcel selling for $5M while an adjacent 9-acre parcel with the guest house where JFK and Marilyn Monroe allegedly met, selling for just $3M
by Richelle Hammiel Mar 6
Homebuyers and homeowners jump on big drop in mortgage rates
Requests to refinance surged 37% last week and were up 83% from a year ago after the biggest 1-week decline in mortgage rates since November, the MBA's latest weekly lender survey shows
by Matt Carter Mar 5
Eternal confusion: Mixed messages on amending buyer agreements
Commission lawsuit changes took effect 6 months ago, compliance expert Summer Goralik writes, but uniformity in implementation and guidance remains elusive, fueling industry confusion
by Summer Goralik Mar 4
Trump orders boost in US timber production, foreign lumber probe
President Donald Trump on Saturday signed an order aimed at increasing US timber production and launched an investigation into the risks that foreign lumber imports pose to national security
by Richelle Hammiel Mar 3
Zane Burnett leaves Rechat for exec leadership gig at The Agency
As executive vice president of Digital Strategy at the Beverly Hills-based luxury firm, Burnett will drive the firm's digital strategy, growth and innovation, and spearhead initiatives in emerging tech
Brokers want Michigan to split MLS access from Realtor membership
The Hardy plaintiffs clapped back at NAR in court on Friday, noting agents and brokers in California, Florida and Georgia can join the MLS without having to support Realtor associations
by Andrea V. Brambila Feb 27
Gitcha launches services in California to assist fire-affected
'While we can’t create more housing, we can help those affected share their needs and connect with their community for support': Gitcha CEO
by Craig C. Rowe Feb 24
Palisades land listings soar — with 750 more projected to hit market
Vacant lot listings that have hit the market in the past few weeks are often receiving dozens of inquiries. As of Monday, about 2 dozen lots had been listed, an analysis of Zillow listings indicates
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 24
Black households led first-time homebuyer market in 2024
Despite a nationwide dip in first-time homeownership, Black buyers have bucked the trend in 2024, leading the market with 62% purchasing their first home, according to Zillow
by Richelle Hammiel Feb 20
Crye-Leike brokerages are all 1 entity, Gibson plaintiffs tell court
In a new legal filing, homeseller plaintiffs in a commission lawsuit in Missouri dispute Crye-Leike’s claim that its six brokerages are separate and covered by NAR settlement
by Taylor Anderson Feb 20
Constellation Software launches new data services business
Constellation Data Labs will provide active property listings and public records to a broader range of industries including mortgage lenders, asset managers and insurers
by Matt Carter Feb 18
Is removing Days on Market and price history a good idea or not?
Opinion
Team leader Carl Medford looks at the Clear Cooperation debate through the lens of a simple question: 'What's best for the consumer?'
by Carl Medford Feb 18
Trump wants Greenland. The Danes say they’ll trade it for California
As President Trump ups the ante on his plan to force Denmark into selling Greenland, the Danes are pushing back with a satirical offer to purchase California
by Marian McPherson Feb 12