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In a new compensation report, eXp said it paid agents and brokers nearly $198 million in revenue share and $34.7 million in EXPI shares.

Buyers can see heat, wind and air quality ratings in addition to the existing flood and wildfire ratings, which can “help reduce surprise costs.”

The brokerage said the program, which launched as a pilot in September, is “good for our customers, our agents and our growth as a brokerage.”

Along with the acquisition, the companies unveiled a new solo agent suite called Lever by Movoto and said OJO products will now use the Movoto brand.

The association reported a fourth month of membership declines, with membership falling below 1.5 million for the first time in nearly three years.

A new NAHREP report shows that despite the tough market, Latinos found creative routes to homeownership in 2023, such as co-borrowing, but barriers remain.

CEO Mark Willis adds “president” to his title and confirms that about 30 people have been let go from the company.

Fudge, a longtime advocate for affordable housing, announced she will leave her HUD post on March 22.

Kamini Lane, who took the helm less than a year ago, has reshaped her leadership team and sharpened her focus on empowerment and making a positive impact.

New research from the Federal Reserve puts a price tag on changing agent compensation, pushing for it to be independent of the price paid for the home.

United gains 1,500-agent firm; Compass adds top Pittsburgh team; The Agency opens in Hilton Head; moves at CB Warburg, John R. Wood Christie’s, E&V Gestalt.

A report from Zillow found that summer can be the most lucrative time to list, but low inventory means rate fluctuations can “make their own seasonality.”

Harney, a top agent, broker/owner and founder of Keeping Current Matters, is fondly remembered as “one of the kindest and most passionate men” in the industry.

Jim Crisera leaves MoxiWorks for RMA; Jamie Duran takes on EVP role at AKG Christie's; Sheila Dodson to lead consulting, industry relations at Relevate.

Proposals announced by the Biden administration ahead of the State of the Union earmark billions in tax credits and grants to increase homeownership.

Redfin adds “Ask Redfin” to iPhone app; eXp/Opendoor integration launches; Knock unveils crowdfunding effort; Zonda acquires BDX; HomeStack/LiveEasy team up.

The Whaley case had been the only major copycat lawsuit to name the company as a defendant.

Fourth-quarter revenue was up a whopping 89%, though net losses rose along with operating expenses.

Rates fell slightly this week, ending a four-week run of increases, and mortgage applications were up nearly 10%. Inventory and consumer sentiment are also up.

Products that just scratch the surface of what AI can do are giving real estate “a bad rap,” but there are ways to go deeper (without getting in too deep).