By the NumbersEmpty nesters are holding on to their big homesBaby boomer households without children own nearly 3 in 10 homes with 3+ bedrooms — millennials with children own half that amount.AJ LaTraceJanuary 16, 2024
BrokeragesMore brokerages added to Bay Area commissions lawsuitFive additional firms, including Pacific Northwest powerhouse Windermere, join the growing list of defendants named in a Northern California case.Dave GallagherJanuary 16, 2024
BrokeragesTrends 2024: The 4 types of agents, and why they matterIdentifying and understanding their agents’ strengths can help teams and firms align their business models accordingly, increasing success. T3 SixtyJanuary 16, 2024
MLS/AssnMLS leaders rising in the ranks of industry’s most powerfulAs organized real estate grapples with game-changing court cases and turmoil at the top, MLS execs are movin’ on up in the 2024 Swanepoel Power 200.Dave GallagherJanuary 15, 2024
MLS/AssnIs it time for MLSs to go their own way?The industry is at a crossroads as lawsuits threaten long-standing policies. For multiple listing services, separating from associations may be the answer.Dave GallagherJanuary 13, 2024
BrokeragesBrokerage Beat: News from BHGRE, Corcoran, Christie's, C21, moreBHGRE gains Illinois indie; Connecticut team joins Corcoran Centric; Christie's adds talent in NYC, Hamptons; C21 welcomes affiliates in Texas and Ohio; more.Real Estate News StaffJanuary 13, 2024
IndustryPeople on the Move at Zillow, Broker Public Portal, moreVC pro Bill Gurley returns to Zillow board; Rehn Chavez named COO at VESTAPLUS; Dan Troup joins BPP as CEO; Janet Kane named Interim CEO at Cape Fear Realtors.Real Estate News StaffJanuary 12, 2024
TechTech M&A taps the brakes, but opportunity still lies aheadAfter hitting a peak in 2021, tech mergers and acquisitions have entered a new phase of consolidation to meet demand for more comprehensive platforms.T3 SixtyJanuary 12, 2024
MLS/AssnNew president focused on ‘furthering the business’ of NARKevin Sears stepped into the leadership role earlier this week, and in his first public message, shared his priorities for the association. Dave GallagherJanuary 11, 2024
By the NumbersSome positive signs for mortgages, but are rate cuts at risk?Mortgage applications jumped nearly 10% as rates hold fairly steady, but higher-than-expected inflation numbers could spoil the party.Cheryl Reid-SimonsJanuary 11, 2024
BrokeragesRE/MAX, Anywhere settlement details revealedClaim forms will be sent to eligible class members soon, but it's not clear how much money individual sellers will receive.Dave GallagherUpdated January 18, 2024
MLS/AssnColorado’s largest MLS makes 4-state data-share dealREcolorado has signed agreements with regional MLSs in Georgia, Florida, California and Kansas, increasing listings access for agents.Amie FisherJanuary 11, 2024
By the NumbersSmall Town, USA best for first-time buyersRealtor.com ranked the top spots for younger buyers and found that smaller towns scattered across the Northeast and Midwest hold the most potential.Cheryl Reid-SimonsJanuary 11, 2024
IndustryAssociations, brokerages hit with 2 new commissions lawsuitsCases filed in Arizona and Illinois target At World, Realty One, HomeSmart, Realty Executives and several local firms and Realtor associations.Dave GallagherJanuary 10, 2024
BrokeragesReal gets into the ‘brokerage as a service’ businessThe brokerage’s new Private Label initiative gives teams access to Real’s platform and revenue sharing model while maintaining their independent brand.AJ LaTraceJanuary 10, 2024
IndustryMore women than ever earn spots in real estate power rankingFor the second year in a row, the Swanepoel Power 200 designated Sue Yannaccone, Anywhere Brands president and CEO, as the most powerful female leader.Stephanie Reid-SimonsJanuary 10, 2024
By the NumbersConsumers are feeling more optimistic about mortgage ratesFannie Mae’s Home Purchase Sentiment Index closed out the year on a relative high note as borrowing costs fell.Dave GallagherJanuary 10, 2024
By the NumbersHome price index up more than 5% in NovemberAccording to the latest CoreLogic report, the Midwest and South saw the highest home price growth, and a handful of states posted double-digit gains.AJ LaTraceJanuary 9, 2024
IndustrySP 200: Real estate’s top leader, and a demographic shiftAnywhere’s Ryan Schneider has been named the most powerful person in this year’s rankings of residential real estate’s movers and shakers.AJ LaTraceJanuary 9, 2024
BrokeragesNAR, HomeServices, KW ask for new trial in Sitzer/Burnett caseThe defendants seek to overturn the nearly $1.8 billion verdict, arguing in motions filed Jan. 8 that the evidence doesn’t meet the bar for antitrust damages.Dave GallagherUpdated January 18, 2024