3 CEOs talk change, affordability, NAR and end-to-end systems
James Dwiggins, Michael Valdes and Mike Miedler got candid on the last day of ICSD, saying real estate has lost sight of its purpose amid commission lawsuits and company rivalries
by Marian McPherson Aug 1
RE/MAX stays profitable as US agent count, revenue decline
The franchisor's total agent count grew 2.5% from a year ago, to 147,073. But a growing proportion of those agents work outside of RE/MAX's main markets, the US and Canada
by Matt Carter Jul 29
'International buyers aren't pulling back' amid global uncertainty
Despite uncertainty, the belief in U.S. real estate hasn't changed, luxury broker Peggy Olin writes. International clients still want to be here
by Peggy Olin Jul 29
Yes, it's a 'big, beautiful bill'  — for the real estate industry at least
Housing trade groups — including NAR, MBA and NAHB — like tax breaks for homebuyers and businesses, and urge lawmakers to put the bill on Trump's desk
by Matt Carter Jul 2
Hubzu operator Altisource plans reverse split to avoid delisting
Real estate and mortgage services provider has racked up $363M in cumulative losses and ended Q1 with $30.8M of cash and cash equivalents following debt restructuring
by Matt Carter May 27
RE/MAX turns $5.8M profit in Q4 despite 10th straight revenue dip
A drop in expenses was enough to offset falling revenue from franchise fees and annual dues that make up about 70% of RE/MAX's revenue, the company said on Thursday
by Taylor Anderson Feb 21
CoStar Group posts 55th-straight quarter of revenue growth in Q4
Virginia-based portal CoStar Group grew its revenue 11% in Q4, to $709M, executives said Tuesday. Traffic to Homes.com Network remained steady, with 110M average monthly unique visitors
by Marian McPherson Feb 18
Mortgage rates climbing again on hot CPI report, Powell testimony
Trump calls for lower interest rates after release of January CPI report. Powell says Fed is in no hurry to cut rates, and bond market investors who fund mortgages are taking him at his word
by Matt Carter Feb 12
Steel and aluminum are President Trump's latest tariff targets
Homebuilders already sounding the alarm on the potential impact on housing costs if Trump follows through on threats to impose duties on Canadian wood and Mexican gypsum
by Matt Carter Feb 10
Is good news finally on the horizon for the real estate industry?
Bernice Ross talks with Patrick Stone, chairman and founder of Williston Financial, about interest rates, new construction and the 2024 election
by Bernice Ross Sep 6
Gary Keller's advice for navigating recession, commission confusion
At Keller Williams' annual Mega Agent Camp, franchise founder Gary Keller and several leaders shared how agents can navigate recession fears and commission confusion with clarity
by Marian McPherson Aug 13
Revenue rose and agent loss slowed for eXp Realty in Q2
EXp World Holdings revenue grew 5% year over year to $1.295B during Q2. The brokerage's agent count continued to drop but at a slower rate than previous quarters
by Marian McPherson Jul 31
EXp launches new coaching platform, eXp Elevate Coaching
EXp Realty's new coaching platform, eXp Elevate Coaching, features live and on-demand courses from the brokerage's top agents. The first round of classes starts in June
by Marian McPherson May 10
federal flood insurance lapse
The $1.2T funding bill passed by the House Friday averts a partial government shutdown and extends a critical program that protects 4.7M homes through the end of September
by Matt Carter Mar 22