Brookfield Properties said to be acquiring Divvy Homes in 'fire sale'
Valued at $2B in 2021 Series D funding round, rent-to-own company Divvy Homes had endured several rounds of layoffs before launching a subscription-based credit building service last year
by Matt Carter Jan 13
Track the week's C-Suite shuffles: The Download
Some of the real estate industry's biggest names made major moves over the past few days. Here's who's in and who's out
by Christy Murdock Jan 11
Broker Spotlight: Jemila Winsey, Legacy Living Real Estate
Find out how this Houston, Texas, Realtor puts her two decades of expertise to work for clients and for the agents she influences
by Christy Murdock Jan 9
How to build a real estate business with proven strategies
Ready to get growing in the new year? Jimmy Burgess shares practical, actionable strategies to help you meet your goals
by Jimmy Burgess Jan 9
Former Realtor president sues NAR over 3-way agreement
Agent Preston Moore decried his suspension following an ethics investigation he alleges was discriminatory and said he was 'forced' to belong to NAR for MLS access
34% of homeowners say they'll never sell their home: Redfin
High home prices and elevated mortgage rates have pushed turnover rates to the lowest level in decades. Baby boomers and Gen Xers are most likely to say they'll never move
by Marian McPherson Jan 7
Realty Texas app update includes buyer representation experience
The company is using its recently launched mobile application to deliver a digital form for executing agreements while in the field or upon initial agreement to show properties
by Craig C. Rowe Jan 6
Pent-up demand, 'she-elites,' new hot spots may drive luxury in 2025
Luxury 'is expected to remain the shining star of real estate,' Coldwell Banker Global Luxury's Michael Altneu said in the brand's annual luxury trend report released on Monday
Broker Spotlight: 24 shining leaders featured in 2024
Each week, we profile one managing broker or broker-owner in our Broker Spotlight column and feature it on our weekly Broker Edge newsletter. Here are 24 of our favorites from 2024
by Christy Murdock Dec 31
Stay tuned: The tumult of 2024 leaves real estate on a cliffhanger
What will happen with the commission litigation? Which companies may merge? How will consumers behave? The only thing that's certain is that real estate's next episode will be big
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 23
Fannie Mae forecasts 'significant regional variation' in 2025 sales
'From an affordability perspective, we think 2025 will look a lot like 2024,' Fannie Mae chief economist says, but with more inventory in Sun Belt states, Mountain West and Pacific Northwest
by Matt Carter Dec 16
Nation's biggest lender, UWM, is piloting Fannie Mae title waivers
Trade group for title insurers complains federal regulators are disregarding the views of lawmakers in allowing the program to move forward on the eve of a 2nd Trump administration
by Matt Carter Dec 12
HomeSmart joins brokerages in allowing agents to shift from NAR
Arizona-based brokerage HomeSmart has announced plans to give agents the freedom to forgo National Association of Realtors membership starting in 2025
by Richelle Hammiel Dec 12
Realty One Group allows Phoenix-area agents to leave NAR
Beginning in 2025, local agents will have the option to join a new Realty One subsidiary and become members of MLS Choice, a new low-cost membership type provided by Phoenix Realtors
by Lillian Dickerson Dec 10
Embattled sale-leaseback platform EasyKnock closes its doors
Facing lawsuits and enforcement actions by attorneys general in several states, the company said Thursday it would shut down about 2 weeks after being sued by Connecticut's Attorney General
by Matt Carter Dec 6