Inflation eased in March, but tariff impacts remain to be seen
Inflation as measured by the Consumer Price Index dropped to an annual rate of 2.4% last month, but the impact of tariffs probably won't start showing up in the data until May
by Matt Carter Apr 10
Pressure on mortgage rates eases as Trump pauses higher tariffs
Stocks rebounded and pressure on interest rates eased after Trump announced a 90-day pause on country-specific 'reciprocal tariffs' with the exception of 125% duties on China
by Matt Carter Apr 9
Pam Liebman welcomes agents across the globe to BeCorcoran
Liebman encouraged the firm's agents to not only keep up with industry change, but to lead through it. She also encouraged agents to take on 'a new perspective' at the Arizona event
BuildOps $127M Series C advances AI construction software
The software company reaches the coveted billion-dollar valuation in its effort to flatten the many hurdles intrinsic to large-scale commercia construction
by Craig C. Rowe Mar 21
US home lending giant Rocket Mortgage bidding Canada adieu
Canadian mortgage strategist blames the country's securitization market, which allows the country's 6 biggest banks to sell mortgages to investors but is closed to smaller lenders
by Matt Carter Mar 7
The Real Brokerage posts billion-dollar revenue benchmark in 2024
The Real Brokerage brought in more than 10,000 new agents in 2024 while surpassing a $1B in annual revenue, according to fourth-quarter and fiscal-year earnings released Thursday
by Richelle Hammiel Mar 6
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
Inflation is cooling. But is the economy about to crash?
After moving in the wrong direction for 3 months, annual inflation cooled to 2.5% in January. But the biggest drop in consumer spending since 2021 has 1 model predicting a shrinking economy
by Matt Carter Feb 28
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
Trump signals tariffs on Canada, Mexico will take effect March 4
There's rising anxiety among investors and consumers about the potential impacts of a trade war, surveys show, with stock prices and bond yields retreating as March 4 deadline looms
by Matt Carter Feb 25
Century 21 lifetime Easterseals donations reaches $141M
Franchisees donated $2.6M to Easterseals in 2024, bringing lifetime donations to $141M. Easterseals helps people with limited mobility and health challenges live more independent lives
by Marian McPherson Feb 24
RE/MAX turns $5.8M profit in Q4 despite 10th straight revenue dip
A drop in expenses was enough to offset falling revenue from franchise fees and annual dues that make up about 70% of RE/MAX's revenue, the company said on Thursday
by Taylor Anderson Feb 21
CoStar Group posts 55th-straight quarter of revenue growth in Q4
Virginia-based portal CoStar Group grew its revenue 11% in Q4, to $709M, executives said Tuesday. Traffic to Homes.com Network remained steady, with 110M average monthly unique visitors
by Marian McPherson Feb 18
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
Steel and aluminum are President Trump's latest tariff targets
Homebuilders already sounding the alarm on the potential impact on housing costs if Trump follows through on threats to impose duties on Canadian wood and Mexican gypsum
by Matt Carter Feb 10