IndustryAppeal denied in major commissions lawsuitNAR was unsuccessful in its attempt to overturn the class action status of the $13 billion Moehrl suit.Cheryl Reid-SimonsUpdated May 31, 2023
IndustryIndustry Decoded: Why MLSs should think differently about dataThe value prop of MLSs as data aggregation organizations could be industry-changing. But like in "Moneyball," they'll need to play the game differently.Russ CofanoMay 25, 2023
IndustryCoStar CEO's 'super simple business concept': Support agents“You do not want to think you're smarter than your customers,” Florance said on CoStar’s strategy of building Homes.com as a platform for agents and consumers.AJ LaTraceMay 24, 2023
IndustryHomes.com could become No. 2 search portal in 12 months, says CEOIn an exclusive interview, CoStar CEO Andy Florance shared his ambitious road map for Homes.com’s growth and a critique of the site's competitors.AJ LaTraceUpdated May 26, 2023
IndustryPeople On the Move at Realty ONE and John R. WoodDavid Romero was hired as EVP of growth at Realty ONE, and John R. Wood Christie's announced 4 exec-level promotions.Real Estate News StaffMay 17, 2023
IndustryDavid Doctorow: The future of Realtor.com, and this ‘moment of truth’ for agentsThe Move, Inc top exec reflects on three years in the job and shares his vision of a “pure” marketplace.AJ LaTraceMay 13, 2023
IndustryFHFA decides to scrap new debt-to-income ratio feesThe fees, which were scheduled to go into effect on Aug. 1, were opposed by industry groups including NAR and the Mortgage Bankers Association.Dave GallagherMay 10, 2023
IndustryOpendoor posts big losses but aims for positive margins by Q3The leading iBuyer lost $101 million in Q1, but that's a significant improvement over the previous quarter, and they are now "looking for stabilization."AJ LaTraceMay 4, 2023
IndustryZillow improved revenue, reduced losses despite annual declines The Seattle-based company beat analyst expectations for the first quarter and is entering a crucial period as it unveils new products.Dave GallagherMay 3, 2023
IndustryOfferpad slows losses after selling off 'legacy' inventoryThe company managed to cut losses by half in Q1, and CEO Brian Bair said Offerpad has a "realistic and achievable plan" to meet its goals.Cheryl Reid-SimonsMay 3, 2023
IndustryCoStar’s Andy Florance takes direct aim at ZillowThe CoStar CEO said that Homes.com’s ‘Your listing, your lead’ model is better for agents and consumers.AJ LaTraceMay 2, 2023
IndustryMortgage fee changes raise costs for some, lower costs for othersThe new mortgage fee structure is an attempt by the FHFA to create "equitable and sustainable access to homeownership."Dave GallagherMay 1, 2023
IndustryIndustry Decoded: Billions at stake in Anti-Money Laundering effortsMoney laundering criminals have their eyes on real estate, and with that interest comes heightened scrutiny from the government, as well as heightened risk.Richard RosenblumApril 30, 2023
IndustryHomes.com making big strides in portal race, but Zillow dominatesCoStar’s investment in Homes.com appears to be paying off as the home search site boasts more than 100% year-over-year growth.AJ LaTraceApril 29, 2023
IndustryCoStar beats expectations, increases revenue by 13%The company cited increased traffic to its portal websites, including Homes.com, as one reason for its growth.Dave GallagherApril 25, 2023
IndustryOpendoor cuts 22% of its employeesThe industry’s leading iBuyer continues its struggle against housing industry headwinds, cutting about 560 employees, mostly in operations.Stephanie Reid-SimonsApril 18, 2023
IndustryLack of access to small mortgages can stymie homeownershipBuyers seeking small mortgages have been increasingly shut out of traditional lending channels, leaving them with riskier options. Dave GallagherApril 16, 2023
IndustryIndustry Decoded: Commissions lawsuits could give portals an edgeThe outcome of the Moehrl suit could affect countless buyer agents. Might Zillow and other portals become an Uber-style marketplace for those agents? Russ CofanoApril 13, 2023
IndustryPeople On the Move at United RE, eXp, Lake Homes RealtyBrokerage leader Phillip Cantrell named SVP at United Real Estate; Carolyn Merchant promoted to CMO at eXp Realty; Lake Homes adds growth-focused leaders.Real Estate News StaffApril 13, 2023
IndustryNew auction marketplace puts a twist on how agents get paidReal estate consultant Rob Hahn is introducing a marketplace auction website that allows homeowners to sell without paying commissions.Dave GallagherApril 12, 2023