Agents put their resource hat on as Helene rages northward
As Helene progressed from a hurricane to a tropical storm to a post-tropical cyclone on Friday, agents got into gear serving as a resource for clients, while dealing with high winds and flooding
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 27
Agents storm TikTok with flood of complaints after NAR settlement
Since Friday, real estate agents have been arguing on the video sharing platform that the recent commission suit settlement is likely to hurt both homebuyers and the agents who represent them
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 19
Georgia homesellers file yet another antitrust commission suit
The Georgia suit accuses NAR and major real estate companies of conspiring to keep commissions high. It's also the latest in a string of new cases following the Sitzer | Burnett verdict
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 28
Zillow and Opendoor expand partnership to 11 new markets
The former rivals are now jointly providing cash offers to consumers in a total of 16 markets, most of them spread out across the Sunbelt, according to an announcement Thursday
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 1
Zillow expands 'post-pay' Premier Agent model to 2 new markets
The expansion is part of Zillow's 'enhanced markets' program, which is now in 6 cities and part of the company's efforts to eventually build a real estate 'super app'
by Jim Dalrymple II May 26
Clarence Thomas failed to report property deal with Texas developer
Crow Holdings chair Harlan Crow, already under scrutiny for his role as a benefactor to the US Supreme Court Justice, reportedly bought 3 properties from Thomas, including his mom's home
by Daniel Houston Apr 14
Amid COVID, Americans relocated to battleground states in droves
As midterm elections approach, Redfin crunched housing data and found that enough Americans relocated to key counties in red and purple states in 2021 to potentially shift political leanings
by Ben Verde Oct 31
'Stranger Things' home destined for Airbnb following whirlwind deal
The home where Joyce Byers and her sons Will and Jonathan lived in fictional Hawkins, Indiana, is under contract for nearly twice its asking price after listing for $300K in mid-September
by Ben Verde Oct 5
Overrun by fans, a home featured in 'Stranger Things' hits the market
The house features prominently in the early episodes of the show, when Will Byers' mother, Joyce Byers, communicates with her missing son while he is stuck in the shadowy 'upside down.'
by Ben Verde Sep 22
5 overlooked home markets poised to keep rising in value in 2023
A housing slowdown is underway throughout much of the country. But these 5 local markets may be positioned to weather the storm, according to new data from Moody's Analytics
by Daniel Houston Aug 15
The Agency launches new franchise in state of Georgia, its 36th to date
'We’re delighted to introduce The Agency brand to the state of Georgia and enter the highly sought-after market of North Atlanta' — The Agency CEO and Founder Mauricio Umansky
Buying a home? 8 popular cities that are still surprisingly affordable
As buyers continue to reassess where they want to live and relocate at record rates, affordable, popular destinations can still be found — largely in Florida and Texas, according to Redfin
by Lillian Dickerson May 23
Corcoran expands Georgia network with new affiliate in Athens
The independent firm previously known as CJ&L Real Estate will now operate as Corcoran Classic Living, becoming the company's second affiliate in the state after Savannah
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 28
Top Augusta Realtor Venus Morris Griffin goes viral with story of abuse
Venus Morris Griffin is a top Realtor in Augusta, Georgia, and vice president of Meybohm Real Estate. This week, she made headlines for something that changed her world over a decade ago
Corcoran Group adds first affiliate in Georgia
Corcoran Austin Hill Realty, formerly known as Austin Hill Realty, will be led by owners Austin Hill and Stephanie Wilson-Evans and based in Savannah