Douglas Elliman sets up shop in Texas
The partnership with Sudhoff Companies will make Douglas Elliman the leader in Houston’s hot luxury condominium market
by Marian McPherson Aug 20
Agents, don't fear the big franchises
Being part of an indie brokerage has its upsides, but several agents Tuesday said that going with franchises ultimately benefited their bottom lines
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 23
Google's big Bay Area housing investment won't be enough
Economists praised the tech giant's plan to spend $1B on Bay Area housing, but expressed skepticism that the efforts will solve the region's crisis-level affordability problem
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 20
Latchel raises $2.3M to help property managers handle maintenance requests
The startup charges a monthly fee to handle maintenance requests from tenants, freeing up time for managers
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 19
Handshake over computers
The startup has completely rebuilt its mortgage tech platform in an effort to bridge the old and new world of home transactions
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 5
Why didn't all the rain put a halt to home sales this spring?
The conventional wisdom is that the past month of nonstop rain should have put a damper on real estate sales, but, in fact, the opposite has happened
by Jim Dalrymple II May 17
'Why do I need an agent?' 7 quick answers for doubters
Real estate agents still play a valuable role in the age of algorithms and DIYers
by Dr. Hank Seitz Apr 29
Hispanic homeowners made up more than a third of all new households over the past decade
A new report shows that Hispanics had a homeownership rate of 47.1% in 2018, and that the demographic will play a growing role in the US housing market
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 12
How to leverage the one thing every listing has — the address
Opinion
Make sure you're always relevant to the consumer with these 3 tips
by Kyle Draper Apr 1
7 trust-building social media hacks
Give your audience something new and interesting that you're truly passionate about
by Ryan Rodenbeck Mar 31
JP & Associates latest brokerage to offer health care to agents
The Texas-based brokerage is offering its agents access to an associated health plan and retirement benefits
by Patrick Kearns Feb 21
Open Listings in Dallas gets folded into the Opendoor brand
Opendoor acquired Open Listings in September, and they'll operate under the same banner as of Feb. 27
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 21
'People are afraid': Agents worry wall will squeeze the local market
Agents in Texas near the border say a significant flow of capital into the US real estate market could be cut off
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 16
Two of Austin's largest indie brokerages are joining forces
Realty Austin is acquiring Reilly Realtors, creating a company with more than 600 agents and 10% market share
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 13
The hottest housing market in the country is in an unlikely place
Homes in Midland, Texas, spent just 44 days on the market