Mauricio Umansky and globe
The Agency's Mauricio Umansky writes that his passport has been one of the most valuable tools for opening doors to opportunities in every corner of the world
by Mauricio Umansky Aug 29
EXp World Holdings revenue, sales volume grows 1% during Q2
Market headwinds stunted eXp World Holdings' revenue growth during Q2, only rising 1% to $1.3B. However, the company is bullish about its future, highlighting eXp Global's growth
by Marian McPherson Jul 31
Keller Williams continues global expansion, moves into Singapore
Singapore native Melvin Lim will oversee the master franchise's rollout, which comes as KW increasingly focuses on oversees markets
by Marian McPherson Jul 16
Homebuyers rushed to lenders last week as mortgage rates dipped
Rates are on the rebound again as investors weigh how Federal Reserve policymakers will view a strong June jobs report and the Trump administration's threats to impose new tariffs in August
by Matt Carter Jul 9
Job loss fears, mortgage rates weigh on housing sentiment
Fannie Mae survey echoes polls by the University of Michigan and the Conference Board that found uncertainty over Trump administration's tariff policies is weighing on consumer confidence
by Matt Carter Jul 7
Downward trend in mortgage rates not enough to spur homebuyers
Requests to refinance are up 40% from a year ago, but uncertainty 'continues to hold homebuyers out of the market,' Mortage Bankers Association economist Joel Kan said Wednesday
by Matt Carter Jul 2
Airbnb profit falls in Q3 despite growth in supply and demand
Travelers spent $20.1B on Airbnb in Q3, a 10% increase compared to a year ago, according to earnings results Thursday. Still, a spike in expenses as it seeks to grow overseas cut into profits
by Taylor Anderson Nov 7
As Americans struggle with rates, inventory, Japan sees the opposite
The East Asian island country has experienced decades of near-0% interest rates and an abundance of inventory, but the government has started to increase rates as wages have risen
First window-washing robot debuts in Manhattan, with more on the way
The Skyline Robotics robot will be tasked with maintaining the windows of a Durst Organization-owned 45-story Class A office tower on Sixth Avenue in New York City, it was announced this week
by Richelle Hammiel Aug 29
Airbnb continues growth as Q1 profit more than doubles to $264M
Total revenue climbs 18% in the first quarter as Airbnb continued to add supply and benefit from a surge in bookings for events like the eclipse
by Taylor Anderson May 8
Japan's Sekisui House becomes 5th largest US builder on MDC deal
The $4.9B acquisition is expected to close in the first half of 2024, once it is approved by shareholders and regulators
by Ben Verde Jan 19
Sherry Chris and Amory Wooden on how tech and culture 'fuel' ERA
As ERA Real Estate's Fuel conference unfolds this week, Chris and Wooden, the brokerage's CEO and CMO, revealed how they navigate a slow market and the technology they routinely deploy
by Marian McPherson Mar 29
Christie's affiliate owners: In a downturn, spend money (prudently)
The Christie's International Real Estate conference in the Cayman Islands drew broker-owners — including Aaron Kirman in his debut at the event — from 4 continents and 2 dozen US states
Christie's International Real Estate expands to Japan
The move comes less than a year after Chicago-based brokerage @properties bought Christie's and amid a period of globalization for American brands
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 19
EXp World Holdings expands into Germany
The expansion comes amid a period of rapid global growth for eXp, which says it now has more than 62,000 agents worldwide
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 31