eXp NextHome merger
Opinion
The true test of success is how well brokerages are able to combine cultures after a merger
by Michael Valdes May 12
Century 21 revisits 'The Joy of Home' in new marketing campaign
During its Las Vegas conference, Century 21 debuted 'Color of Happiness'
by Marian McPherson Apr 16
The CEO of this big-box brand is 'hopeful' about real estate in 2026
REMAX Holdings CEO Erik Carlson reflected on the franchisor's growth in 2025 and offered predictions about 2026, which is primed to offer better affordability and sales
by Marian McPherson Dec 9
A tsunami hitting a marina and boat to symbolize real estate consolidation 2025.
Opinion
From Compass’s horizontal acquisitions to Rocket’s vertical integration, Troy Palmquist looks at what’s driving M&A — and who might be next
by Troy Palmquist Oct 3
RE/MAX stays profitable as US agent count, revenue decline
The franchisor's total agent count grew 2.5% from a year ago, to 147,073. But a growing proportion of those agents work outside of RE/MAX's main markets, the US and Canada
by Matt Carter Jul 29
How a summer job in the '70s launched my real estate career
Find out how Ranelle Birmingham got her start in the industry through a summer job at her father's Louisiana real estate company
Motto Mortgage CEO announces upcoming retirement
Ward Morrison will step down in June but serve as a consultant until the end of the year. He has helmed Motto Mortgage since 2016
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 31
Keller Williams takes on major investment from CoreLogic owner
CoreLogic parent Stone Point Capital is investing in Keller Williams as part of what the firms described as a plan to accelerate growth and fuel innovation, Inman has learned exclusively
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 3
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
Anywhere grows annual revenue to $5.7B to close out 2024
The real estate franchisor improved losses, revenue and combined closed transaction volume during Q4 2024 to put a cap on the year. Luxury continued to outperform the general market
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 13
RE/MAX CEO: 'I don’t think RE/MAX deserves to be Kodak'
At Inman Connect New York, Erik Carlson said he wants everyone to know the real estate franchisor is 'open for business'
by Andrea V. Brambila Jan 23
RE/MAX's Motto Mortgage office count contracted again in Q4
After four consecutive quarters of declines, Motto Mortgage had 225 open offices at the end of 2024, down 8% from last year's peak of 246 on slower franchise sales and terminations
by Matt Carter Jan 8
Dwiggins-led franchisor NextHome settles commission suits
NextHome has more than 600 offices across the US but is perhaps best-known for CEO James Dwiggins, who has been a prominent commentator on antitrust litigation
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 11
Balance franchise brand autonomy with consistency
Commit to your franchise's brand standards while keeping your individual identity to build a real estate business that resonates both locally and globally, The Agency's Tara Scholl-Gettles writes
RE/MAX's Motto Mortgage office count is shrinking for first time
Franchise sales have slowed, and some existing franchisees have canceled their agreements, but Motto Franchising President Ward Morrison expects growth to resume when lending picks up
by Matt Carter Aug 12