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
Embattled MV Realty files for bankruptcy amid flood of lawsuits
The company is currently facing lawsuits from more than a half-dozen states over its allegedly deceptive business practices
by Ben Verde Sep 25
A first-time buyer in WW2, client becomes homeowner again at 100
The North Carolina centenarian, who bought her first home in the 1940s, is settling in at the 'lovely house' where she'll live with her son, news station WSOC-TV reported
by Daniel Houston Jul 3
NAR pushes back on harassment claim amid growing agent backlash
The National Association of Realtors tapped an independent law firm to investigate sexual and racial harassment allegations, ultimately choosing to 'reject' claims made by a former employee
The Agency brings 1st office in North Carolina to Charlotte
Industry veteran Erika Mendoza will serve as managing partner and broker in charge, and Abigail Hines Miller will also serve as managing partner, according to the company
by Ben Verde Jun 27
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
Fathom Realty announces slew of new leadership hires
The North Carolina-headquartered real estate firm announced the hiring and promotion of new district directors in 5 key markets
by Ben Verde May 26
Real estate agents of TikTok say a big market shift is afoot
All across the country, real estate agents are posting positive signs of change from the trenches and revealing they're suddenly dealing with packed open houses and intensifying bidding wars
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 1
Engel & Völkers says hello to Carolina foothills with 3 new shops
Two of the shops will be located in Morganton and one in Nebo, North Carolina. License partners Steve and Polly Leadbetter will lead all three
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 30
This city will be the hottest market of 2023, Zillow predicts
Zillow named Charlotte its hottest market of the year, continuing the trend of cities with relatively warm climates taking the top spot, following Tampa in 2022 and Austin in 2021
by Ben Verde Jan 12
Landmark Sotheby's opens up shop in Outer Banks, North Carolina
Headquartered in Duck, the brokerage opening marks Sotheby's 21st affiliated location in North Carolina and the sixth office overall for Landmark Sotheby's, it was announced on Monday
by Lillian Dickerson Nov 21
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
How to beat back the labor shortage and find the best real estate pros
An ongoing labor shortage has made it harder than ever to find and keep the most skilled agents and staff. But panelists at Inman Connect Now have solutions
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 14
Atlantic City is the most affordable beach town in the U.S. in 2022
There's a misconception that homes in beach towns are unattainable for many Americans because of their higher prices. Realtor.com provides a list of affordable beach towns to explore
by Lillian Dickerson May 23