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Contract signings climbed month over month despite elevated mortgage rates
by Jessi Healey Apr 21
Build-to-rent operators are trading rent cuts for perks and experience
Free rent isn’t gone, but it’s no longer the main attraction
by Nick Pipitone Mar 17
Inventory has doubled in nearly half of the US's largest markets
Robust new construction activity and subdued homebuyer demand has led to an inventory boom in 22 of the 50 largest markets, with some metros seeing active inventory double vs 2019
by Marian McPherson Jul 2
Compass hauls aboard Annapolis-based luxury team Anchored Home
Led by industry veteran Jennifer Chino, the 4-agent team — Chino, Whitney Jerdal, Angela Hays and Ashley Earle — has closed over $400M in sales
by Richelle Hammiel May 21
The least effective way to brand your real estate business
In today’s world of AI search and brokerage M&A, trainer Bernice Ross writes, branding your business with your name or your brokerage isn’t enough. Here's what to do instead
by Bernice Ross Mar 19
CoStar Group looks to hire 1K employees in 2025
CoStar Group announced plans on Monday to add 1K new employees to its Richmond, Virginia, campus. The hiring push also comes with cuts to a number of unspecified teams
by Marian McPherson Feb 27
CoStar moves one step closer to securing Arlington HQ
CoStar Group inked a deal with a longtime tenant of its new Arlington HQ. The tenant agreed to downsize to two floors, giving CoStar enough space for the 500 employees moving to the new HQ
by Marian McPherson Nov 4
Rate has now taken 10K loan applications en Español
DHI Mortgage, Rate and CrossCountry Mortgage ranked as biggest employers of top-producing Latino mortgage originators by the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals
by Matt Carter Sep 12
How much is a typical luxury home? $750K in Buffalo, $5.3M in Cali
For about the last 4 years, home price growth in the overall market outpaced growth in the luxury sector every month. But since January 2024, that trend has reversed, Zillow reported
Andy Florance calls Realtor.com lawsuit 'PR stunt,' talks future
Florance says Realtor.com lawsuit against CoStar is a response to Homes.com surpassing it in web traffic and takes aim at Zillow
by Taylor Anderson Jul 10
Redfin launches free rental tool for independent property owners
The 'List My Home for Rent' tool is available in 13 US markets and is tailored to property owners with fewer than 10 rentals. Listings will be syndicated to the Rent.com marketplace later this year
by Marian McPherson May 24
These are the markets where rent growth will be strongest in 2024
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Multifamily investors can thrive even during periods of more moderate growth by understanding their renters, markets and properties, Michael Zaransky writes
by Michael Zaransky Mar 11
Goodbye, DC. Hello, Arlington: CoStar Group inks deal for new HQ
CoStar Group is trading its Washington, DC, digs for a new HQ in Arlington, Virginia. The company will move to the new building in 2025, creating 150 jobs in the process
by Marian McPherson Feb 15
Damn the torpedoes! Maxwell full speed ahead on acquisitions
The Denver-based mortgage tech provider is open to more deals after acquiring LenderSelect and Revvin and becoming a one-stop shop for more local lenders during a cyclical market downturn
by Matt Carter Sep 27
Virginia is for lovers, irked buyers, stubborn sellers and bidding wars
Despite sales falling by double-digits, agents and brokers in Alexandria, Richmond and Norfolk, Virginia, anticipate a summer of heated bidding wars, tough negotiations and market headwinds
by Marian McPherson Jul 7