Industry News

Brokerage 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 consultant Rob Hahn is introducing a marketplace auction website that allows homeowners to sell without paying commissions.

Transforming underutilized office space to living space can create needed housing inventory, but it's not always easy. Some cities are trying to change that.

There’s money out there for people who need help getting into their first home — especially if they’re part of an underserved community.

After more than 5 years of litigation, the company agreed to a settlement with shareholders over its co-marketing program, which remains active.

If you're not investing in cybersecurity, your business may be vulnerable to a breach. Preventive measures are key to protecting your data and your firm.

With billions of dollars at stake, a judge’s ruling this week poses challenges to the residential real estate commission system.

Alexandra Lumpkin first general counsel at Real, Shawna Hernandez lands COO role at Endpoint, Sam Rodriguez joins Epique board, Kris Burdick promoted at Hanna.

Real estate reality TV isn’t exactly real. "The Bachelor" alums Jason and Molly offer their candid feedback on the glamorous and dramatic SoCal reality show.

In a tough year for real estate, many of the top companies and franchise brands held onto their rankings, but only a few were able to grow sales volume.

A judge ruled that the Moehrl suit would now cover all sellers who paid commissions to named companies over a 5-year period, plus “current and future” sellers.

A new report found that most portals lost traffic and market share over the past year, but a few companies improved or firmed up their positions.

Realtor membership went up a stunning 60% over the past decade, but declines are coming. It's time to talk about how to support the agents who stick around.

When SVB collapsed, it created some not-so-wonderful thoughts of “It’s a Wonderful Life” for Josh Jensen, co-founder of proptech startup Inspectify.

Bank failures may lead the Fed to tap the brakes on raising interest rates, which means now is a good time for homebuyers to keep calm and make their move.

The government took over SVB on Friday, while proptech leaders offered their support for the bank and expressed concern about the impact of its failure.

Lawsuits aren't just a risk for large, national firms. Brokerages of all sizes are exposed to legal and regulatory threats and need to be proactive.

As the company doubles down on the real estate portal, CEO Robert Thomson said News Corp remains “open and opportunistic.”

A recent panel discussion concluded that the industry, from lenders to agents, should take note: Millennials are a massive cohort with unique challenges.

CoStar’s Andy Florance shared his vision and plans for Homes.com, which he said offers "a superior consumer experience" and is "better aligned" with agents.