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- Selling patterns are shifting — but spring is still bestEconomic uncertainty could slow sales during the peak season, but listing in April or May remains a good bet. In some metros, selling season starts now.March 17, 2025
- Sharran Srivatsaa on why he’s leaving role as Real president“I believe that Real needs me in a bigger capacity right now,” Srivatsaa told Real Estate News. The brokerage announced March 12 that he is moving to the board.March 16, 2025
- People on the Move: The Agency adds tech, core services execsProptech leader Zane Burnett joins the brokerage as EVP of digital strategy, and Peter Ianos leads operations for core services, including mortgage and title.March 16, 2025
- Brokerage Beat: News from United, C21, The Agency, moreUnited's Charles Rutenberg grows with merger in S. Florida; Century 21 gains Colorado affiliate; The Agency opens in Nicaragua; Compass nabs $1B agent; more.March 15, 2025
- Zillow exec: ‘I don't see the benefit of hiding inventory, ever’Errol Samuelson believes “consumers and agents are being misled” about private listings, and for big brokerages, any competitive advantage would be short-lived.March 15, 2025
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- ‘Unfiltered’: Why NAR is focusing on ‘the $2B and above club’Watch the conversation with Sherry Chris as she talks about her new advisory role, how NAR’s CEO operates and the changes ahead at the national association.March 14, 2025
- Tech Bytes: IRE acquires ListAssist; RealScout rolls out ‘Exclusives’The ListAssist deal will “unlock a new world of data and insights” for BoldTrail users; RealScout’s platform gives brokerages more control over listings.March 14, 2025
- HomeServices of America is not for sale, CEO saysGino Blefari denied a Wall Street Journal report of acquisition talks with Compass, saying “there are no discussions, negotiations or agreements” taking place.Updated March 15, 2025
- The housing market is improving, but buyers are anxiousWhile they're showing more interest, economic volatility and uncertainty about the future could keep buyers from pulling the trigger on a home purchase.March 13, 2025
- Redfin CEO offers candid take on Rocket acquisitionIn an interview with the Puget Sound Business Journal, Glenn Kelman said the brokerage would have ‘been stripped for parts’ if bought by a different company.March 13, 2025
- Compass reportedly near a deal to acquire HomeServicesThe brokerage giant "is in advanced talks" to buy HomeServices of America, the real estate arm of Warren Buffet's empire, the Wall Street Journal reports.Updated March 13, 2025
- William Raveis the latest to settle in commissions casesGibson home sellers join the brokerage in asking the court to put the suit on hold so they can file details as the judge faces a request to recuse himself.March 12, 2025
- When will we have enough houses? It could take decadesThe nationwide inventory shortage — 3.8 million homes — is reaching a point of no return in some parts of the country though new construction is increasing.March 12, 2025
- Real president stepping away from roleSharran Srivatsaa, who joined Real just over two years ago, is moving to the brokerage's board of directors, a transition he described as "bittersweet."March 12, 2025
- Judge doesn’t buy Crye-Leike’s argument in Gibson caseThe Tennessee-based brokerage tried to convince the court that it should be covered under the NAR settlement, but that request was denied.March 12, 2025
- Tomo Mortgage raises $20 million from Progressive and othersThe news comes on the heels of Rocket’s acquisition of Redfin — a “power move,” said Tomo’s CEO, an ex-Zillow exec — plus a major equity investment in KW.March 11, 2025
- Is Rocket ‘one of the biggest threats’ to commissions?The Rocket-Redfin deal means more competition for portal giants like Zillow and CoStar, but also for smaller brokerages and boutique lenders.March 11, 2025
- Spring is near, but homebuying optimism has yet to bloomFannie Mae’s latest sentiment survey shows that more consumers think mortgage rates will rise. And home sales activity is expected to remain “relatively light.”March 10, 2025
- NAR CEO talks housing with top lawmakersHomeownership is “one of Washington’s truly bipartisan issues,” the association’s chief advocacy officer said, while HUD freezes funding and considers crypto.March 10, 2025
- Rocket acquiring Redfin for $1.75BThe nation’s largest mortgage lender called Redfin a "data powerhouse" and said the union of the two companies will improve the homebuying experience.March 10, 2025
- Pushback in eXp, Weichert settlements called ‘self-serving’Attorneys in the Hooper case defended the deals they reached with the brokerages and accused Gibson lawyers of trying to “line their own pockets.”March 8, 2025
- Brokerage Beat: News from eXp, Christie's, Compass, CBWashington indie joins eXp; two Florida broker-owners team up under Christie's; veteran NYC agent moves to Compass; two Denver teams join Coldwell Banker; more.March 8, 2025
- AI assistants are here to stay, but they won’t take your jobAs AI evolves, more companies are launching tools aimed at improving agent efficiency — but they can’t replace the human touch, tech leaders say.March 7, 2025
- Is the latest jobs report good news for housing? ‘It’s complex’Home sales could rise if rates continue to drop, but as the economy shows some signs of a weakening, consumers could become more cautious.March 7, 2025
