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The firm said homes initially listed privately sold faster and for a higher price, supporting its position that sellers should decide if or when to use the MLS.

HUD Secretary Turner is “just getting started,” with disaster relief, rental assistance and fair housing at risk. Plus: CFPB remains in limbo, FHA faces cuts.

CEO Erik Carlson announced a $5.5 million deal to settle Canadian commissions cases and a profitable end to 2024. Now RE/MAX aims to stabilize U.S. agent count.

While down sharply from December, sales are off to a better start vs. 2023 — and buyers who can handle elevated rates have fresh inventory to choose from.

Anticipating a slow recovery, company leaders said they’re focused on efficiency and agent productivity. Revenue rose 7% in 2024, but net losses were also up.

The Arizona association had been facing the loss of its charter after offering a discounted, non-Realtor membership option that included MLS access.

Rates have dipped slightly, but demand is weak. Agents hope rising inventory and increased bargaining power will prompt more buyers to move forward this spring.

In several metros in the Midwest and South, Gen Z accounted for a fifth of the mortgage applicants. Home prices in those markets were typically below $300K.

Co-founder James Dwiggins and Keith Robinson are now co-CEOs as the ‘Unfiltered’ podcast duo embraces a move designed to ‘ramp up our already winning strategy.’

The company touted its Homes.com Network as the No. 2 residential marketplace and said it sees opportunities to “win away” rental listings from rivals.

Housing starts fell in January, and builders are less optimistic about the next six months as new federal policies could increase costs and reduce workforces.

The brokerage’s strategy? Attract more buyers with exclusive listings, said CEO Robert Reffkin.“The gap between Compass and the industry will only accelerate.”

In a keynote presentation, the KW co-founder and other leaders discussed what an uncertain economy means for real estate — and what agents need to tell clients.

The company said its acquisition of Private Collection will bring nearly 2,000 additional listings — or $1 billion worth of inventory — onto its platform.

The new analysis was done by Zillow, whose CEO said private listings “come at the expense of the seller” and are an attempt by some brokerages to “double dip.”

Watch the conversation with real estate coach Darryl Davis who explains how to get more listings, push through hard times, and win in today’s market.

Navigator, a chatbot built by Lundy for MLSs and associations, adds new partners; RentSpree surpasses 3 million users after syndication deal with Realtor.com.

With the real estate industry only midway through a slowdown cycle, the flagship Keller Williams event looks to help agents “get through it” and thrive.

Power NYC agent returns to Douglas Elliman with his team of 19; Century 21 lands woman-owned Georgia indie; The Agency adds NJ office; Sotheby's expands in TN.

The Justice Department is concerned the case, which Zillow won in 2023, could set a bad precedent and allow other organizations to circumvent antitrust laws.