The brokerage posted impressive numbers and its first Q3 of positive net income. CEO Robert Reffkin cited agent productivity and cost management as factors.

Though the company’s revenue is up year-over-year, net income swung from a gain this time last year to a $4.3 million loss in Q3, while adjusted EBITDA fell 3%.

Watch the conversation as CEO Jeremy Wacksman shares how the search giant applied lessons from the short-lived experiment to the development of its “super app.”

The MLS-owned venture is inviting brokerages to license data directly to expand revenue opportunities. Plus, a Florida-Indiana MLS collaboration launches.

The 30-year mortgage dropped for the third straight week, but rates remain much higher than a year ago — and forthcoming jobs data could slow recent progress.

Revenue rose 28% in Q3, but cost-cutting is a priority as Real forecasts a decline in sales. “We want to be prudent in our outlook and not plan for a recovery.”

BWCONNECT aims to support agents’ daily workflows. Plus, loan officer database launches; RealReports adds MLS partner; CAR offers EquityProtect tools; more.

While up 7%, revenue came in below expectations, which the portal’s CEO blamed on volatile mortgage rates. The company remains bullish on rentals, home loans.

William Pitt-Julia B. Fee Sotheby’s has appointed longtime exec Carolyn Fugere president and CEO. Plus, Opendoor adds board member; MAVERIX grows advisory team.

The association highlighted progress on fraud protection and security upgrades for members, and it plans to launch an updated learning platform in December.

Many of the Democrats elected on Nov. 3 oppose the U.S.-Iran war. A resolution could help lower mortgage rates and provide relief for cost-strapped homebuyers.

California voted to fund housing affordability programs while Florida adopted an amendment increasing its homestead tax exemption. See what passed elsewhere.

The longtime ARMLS CEO is dying. His hope for the industry is that its leaders will stop causing “self-inflicted harm” and instead work together to innovate.

Three brokerage companies representing over 1,000 agents have teamed up with HouseCanary to bring their listings to Google mobile search in active markets.

The combined mortgage venture, which will operate under the OriginPoint brand, said it is expected to become a top national retail lender in the years ahead.

Glover Agency strikes out on its own after 17 years at KW. Plus, The Team joins Real; Premier SIR opens Boone office; new sales leader at SERHANT Naples; more.

The new program will lend eligible FHA borrowers up to 3.5% of a home’s purchase price. But mortgage pros want buyers to be aware of the product’s limitations.

The brokerage has partnered with health and financial providers who can offer free, concierge-style guidance, and it plans to introduce more benefits next year.

The Northern California MLS was added to an amended complaint on Oct. 30. Plus, Compass seeks dismissal of CRMLS case; agents move to get NAR subpoenas quashed.

The proprietary system aims to give agents “a real competitive advantage,” the brokerage said. Plus, a new rent v. buy tool; Delta launches AI websites; more.