Compass dives further into title insurance with latest acquisition
The deal to acquire LegacyTexas Title Co. follows acquisitions of 2 other title companies and will ultimately make Compass's title services available in 6 states and Washington, DC
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 14
The best US cities for rental arbitrage in 2021
Rental arbitrage is when an individual rents a property long-term and then rents it out to someone else short-term
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 10
@properties scores its biggest franchise yet
Plat Collective in Indianapolis will be the Chicago-based brokerage's fourth franchise. The firm has 114 agents and is on track to do $650 million in sales volume this year
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 4
Dallas @properties franchise nabs high-profile Compass agent
Piper Young spent more than three years at Compass, but said she ultimately jumped to @properties thanks to its technology and culture
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 3
Homebuyer pool set to expand with mortgage alternatives: CEOs
The CEOs of 2 leaders in the field — Divvy Homes and HomeLight — said during Connect Now on Tuesday that they can help agents' clients negotiate challenging market conditions
by Matt Carter Jul 20
@properties expands franchise business into Dallas
Jerry Mooty, Jr., will build @properties third-ever brokerage with backing from the owner of the Dallas Cowboys
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 20
Dotloop inks new deals with 4 agent associations
The deals include a comprehensive agreement with a Canadian MLS, and will also see dotloop integrate documents that more than 100,000 American agents use for their work
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 19
Cloud-based brokerage Archetape grows services with 2 acquisitions
Archetape has acquired Pinnacle Realty Advisors and Broker Breakup. Agents will now have the option to choose what business model fits their needs, whether that's a full-service, cloud-based brokerage or a while label brokerage experience
Ramsey vs. eXp: The coaching company takes aim at the brokerage
Ramsey Solutions has given eXp Realty agents a startling choice: Switch brokerages or stop getting leads from the well-known coaching firm
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 11
Love that pre-war architectural charm? Head to the East Coast
Buyers can get pretty opinionated when it comes to a home's age and architectural style. Here's a breakdown of where the country's oldest and newest homes are located, and everything in between
by Lillian Dickerson Apr 28
Douglas Elliman expands Texas footprint with Fredrik Eklund
The famed Eklund Gomes Team is part of Douglas Elliman's Texas expansion and will operate out of both new offices in Dallas and Austin
by Marian McPherson Apr 21
Realogy brings RealSure to Atlanta
The iBuyer platform is now live in a total of 12 US markets
Opendoor debuts cash-backed offers
Buyers will need to get pre-qualified with Opendoor Home Loans or another mortgage company. Then, Opendoor will pair the buyer with a real estate professional in their market
Bigger is better: Square footage is the No. 1 amenity for luxury buyers
A new report on global luxury from Coldwell Banker found that amid the pandemic, high-end buyers put a greater emphasis on more square footage over any other amenity, driving an increase in homes over 5,000 square feet
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 24
Agents see income, satisfaction rise despite pandemic: Inman survey
Inman's Agent Appreciation survey shows more respondents are now making six figures than when a similar survey went out last year. Satisfaction with compensation is also up
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 19