BrokeragesThe Ten: How eXp’s Leo Pareja has taken the reinsDuring a year of turmoil in the industry, Pareja — who just moved into the CEO role in April — has repeatedly jumped into the fray to tackle issues head-on.AJ LaTraceDecember 7, 2024
AgentsNew NAR guide explains types of agency to consumersA real estate professional can help homebuyers and sellers in a number of ways. Not all of them are legal everywhere, but all require disclosure and agreement.Stephanie Reid-SimonsDecember 7, 2024
BrokeragesBrokerage Beat: News from Real, ERA, C21, EXIT Realty, more150-agent firm joins Real Brokerage; ERA gains multi-office Austin affiliate; C21 franchise acquires established Mass. indie; EXIT Realty adds 7 markets; more.Real Estate News StaffDecember 7, 2024
Industry‘Unfiltered’: Which real estate companies are winning right nowWatch the conversation with analyst John Campbell as he places bets on Zillow, CoStar and public brokerages — and shares Wall Street’s perspective on the CCP.Amie FisherDecember 6, 2024
By the NumbersWhat a better-than-expected jobs report means for mortgage ratesThe good news is that an interest rate cut is still on the table as other signs point to a cooling labor market. The Fed will decide later this month.Dave GallagherDecember 6, 2024
IndustryThe mortgage industry has an age problemA lack of investment in training or recruitment has led to an aging workforce — and an existential crisis for the industry. Where are tomorrow's loan officers?Coby HakalirDecember 6, 2024
IndustryThe Ten 2024: New rules, old battles and seeking ‘peace’Leaders stepped up as the NAR settlement changed the game, Clear Cooperation fueled division and the Department of Justice stoked fears in this surprising year.Stephanie Reid-SimonsDecember 5, 2024
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By the NumbersHomebuying activity picks up as mortgage rates fallPurchase applications and home tours are on the rise as rates drop to the lowest level in six weeks.Dave GallagherDecember 5, 2024
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IndustryRealtor.com CEO on fighting ‘the right way,’ growth, and the CCPDamian Eales sees Zillow as both a top competitor and an important partner, and explains why he has continued to “call out” Homes.com.AJ LaTraceDecember 4, 2024
By the NumbersUncertainty in 2025 clouds housing market forecastsFederal policy changes could impact real estate in surprising ways, but economists are predicting fairly modest shifts in the new year.Dave GallagherDecember 4, 2024
By the NumbersHousing Market Decoded: Can 2024 sales top 2023? Clock's tickingSo far, the pace of home sales has been slower this year, but the fall bump in pending sales could translate to a December rally — if mortgage rates drop. Lisa SturtevantDecember 3, 2024
IndustryA flurry of court activity bookended the holiday weekendMultiple filings were submitted last week related to the NAR settlement, eXp deal and a homebuyer case, with several new appeals filed this week.Dave GallagherUpdated December 3, 2024
BrokeragesCompass to acquire @properties, Christie's International Real EstateThe $444 million deal brings the 8th-largest brokerage firm into the Compass fold and represents the brokerage giant’s first major move into the global market.Stephanie Reid-Simons, Dave GallagherDecember 2, 2024
MLS/AssnNAR holds onto more than 1.5M members despite turbulent yearThe National Association of Realtors reported having roughly 1.52 million members in December, despite growing pushback from agents and local associations.AJ LaTraceDecember 2, 2024
BrokeragesTrends 2025: Why the housing market has become so hard to predictFeel like housing forecasts have been off lately? That’s because the market hasn’t been behaving as expected. See which factors are playing a bigger role. Real Estate News StaffDecember 2, 2024
Industry‘Unfiltered’: ‘More litigation’ coming, predicts industry leaderWatch the conversation with Russ Cofano, a proptech, association and brokerage exec who warns of a leadership void and a “bullseye on the real estate industry.”Amie FisherNovember 30, 2024
BrokeragesBrokerage Beat: News from KW, LPT Realty, BHGRE and moreBay Area team joins KW Thrive; ex-eXp CFO moves to LPT; BHGRE expands in Tenn. with merger; REA surpasses 1,000 agents; The Agency launches NY title company.Real Estate News StaffNovember 30, 2024
IndustryWhy buyers are gravitating toward smaller homesAs household composition shifts, builders look to the starter homes of yesteryear to deliver more practical, affordable single-family homes for today’s buyers.AJ LaTraceNovember 29, 2024