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Robert Davis, freelance journalist.

Robert Davis

Robert Davis is an award-winning freelance journalist currently living in Colorado. His work has been featured in Business Insider, Capital & Main and Denver Voice, among many others. He has also won awards from the Society of Professional Journalists, Society of Business Editors and Writers, and the National Association of Real Estate Editors.

Colorado gives MV Realty the boot
The Rocky Mountain State revokes troubled brokerage’s license over 40-year right-to-list agreements as Minnesota joins 10 other states in filing suit.
September 26, 2024
Involved in a cash sale? See if new rules affect you
In an effort to curb money laundering and other crimes, a federal agency has adopted rules for brokers and others involved in non-financed transactions.
September 15, 2024
Anywhere touts ‘resiliency’ as revenue plateaus
A $20 million payment on its commissions litigation settlement takes a bite out of cash flow but cost-cutting efforts yield $30 million in savings.
August 1, 2024
Compass posts all-time high income, touts tech investments
The brokerage also reported double-digit growth in transactions and agent count, in part due to significant acquisitions this spring.
July 31, 2024
Why the Midwest is best for agents right now
A recent analysis found that agents in several Midwestern cities earn higher salaries and face less competition compared to their peers in other regions.
July 19, 2024
Pandemic boomtowns are still booming, sort of
Austin, Boise, Phoenix and Salt Lake City home prices soared during Covid, and while gains have slowed, they haven’t “seen anything resembling a price crash.”
July 5, 2024
How much do buyers care about mortgage rates?
A recent survey found that most successful buyers aren’t put off by rate levels, but for those who’ve paused their search, high rates are a top concern.
June 30, 2024
Using AI to enhance your client relationships
Don’t get lost in a sea of tech products. Leveraging AI can solve multiple problems, boost efficiency and improve client experiences, experts say.
June 10, 2024
Will the next election be a vote of confidence for real estate?
The most powerful market forces are outside presidential control, experts say, but the 2024 election could bring either “confidence or confusion.”
May 26, 2024
Report: Lower mortgage rates key to improving affordability
An NAR/Realtor.com study on the effects of rate reductions and price cuts found that a 1% mortgage rate decline could put a noticeable dent in monthly payments.
May 17, 2024
Warren Buffett: Real estate is ‘fundamental’
The Berkshire Hathaway CEO, along with Vice Chair Greg Abel, spoke about the HomeServices settlement and more during the company's annual shareholder meeting.
May 6, 2024
Leveraging real estate tech to boost profits
The Tech 200 highlights a range of products from 138 companies, with a focus on increasing productivity — and revenue — in a tight market.
May 1, 2024
In Focus: Synthesizing data to get smarter about listings
MLS platform Perchwell was born out of CEO Brendan Fairbanks' desire to create "a more quantitative approach to understanding the market."
April 14, 2024
California homeowners face another insurance company pullout
State Farm, which stopped issuing new homeowner policies in the state last year, will no longer renew thousands of existing policies starting in July.
March 27, 2024
Agents, get your sellers ready
A new Realtor.com report concludes that the best time to list in 2024 is right around the corner.
March 21, 2024
Report: Existing buyer agency agreements can harm consumers
The Consumer Federation of America analyzed 43 agreements and concluded that they generally served to protect agents but offered few benefits to buyers.
February 28, 2024
Homeownership is up, but minorities continue to lag behind
A new NAR report finds that homeownership has increased over the past decade, but Asian, Hispanic, and especially Black Americans face more hurdles.
February 21, 2024
Market Moods: Is Colorado in line for a slowdown?
Supply hasn’t kept pace with population growth, driving up prices for starter homes — and pushing first-time buyers out of the market.
February 14, 2024
In Focus: How AI is transforming lead generation
Keeping up with technology can feel overwhelming, but it doesn't have to be that way, says Lofty CEO Joe Chen, who discussed how AI can add value for agents.
January 28, 2024
Judge reopens pocket listings case against NAR
Following a review, Top Agent Network's lawsuit challenging NAR's Clear Cooperation policy — which had been dismissed in 2021 — will be able to proceed.
December 21, 2023
California the latest state to sue MV Realty
The brokerage, which has been the target of multiple lawsuits and investigations alleging predatory practices, filed for bankruptcy in September.
December 15, 2023
Market Moods: Houston inventory back to pre-pandemic levels
Buyers are in a better position this fall as supply increases and home prices level off in the Lone Star State's largest city.
November 14, 2023
RE/MAX losses soar following payout in commissions cases
While revenue dipped slightly, net losses totaled more than $59 million, but CEO Steve Joyce said the company continued to make progress in a tough market.
November 2, 2023
Homebuyers get creative as market sentiment sours
Most consumers say it’s a bad time to buy, but for the determined, family members can help them overcome affordability hurdles.
October 10, 2023
In Focus: How tech is transforming real estate, from floor plans to AI
CubiCasa President Jeff Allen has a specific goal: attach a floor plan to every listing. But he also says "massive advances" in tech are coming.
October 6, 2023
For MLSs, rentals make good business sense
As for-sale listings have declined, more MLSs are integrating rental tools that can help members sustain their business in a slower market.
October 4, 2023
MV Realty files for bankruptcy amid legal turmoil
The brokerage, which offered homeowners cash in exchange for a 40-year right-to-list agreement, has been bogged down by lawsuits and investigations.
September 22, 2023
NAR pocket listing case goes back to the courts on appeal
A case filed by the Top Agent Network targeting NAR's Clear Cooperation policy was reinstated after previously being dismissed in 2021.
September 1, 2023
What MLSs should do now to prepare for commissions lawsuits
A proactive approach could help MLSs better manage any potential changes to their business models.
August 29, 2023
Preparing for the next wave of brokerage M&As
As real estate companies recover from the market downturn, many firms "will have to either be an active buyer or seller" in the next few years.
August 27, 2023
Treasury rule changes could impact high-value home purchases
New rules intended to prevent laundering money through luxury real estate could increase costs and extend transaction times for agents and brokers.
August 15, 2023
Compensation lawsuits could 'explode' MLS status quo
Realtracs CEO Stuart White believes the MLS landscape could look very different in a post-"cooperation and compensation" future.
July 26, 2023
Where things stand with the MV Realty lawsuits
The company's "right to list" agreements gained national attention in December, and civil and legislative actions are ongoing.
July 17, 2023
Buyers will pay a premium for walkable communities
Younger generations are especially motivated by walkability, even if it means paying more, giving up yard space or living in a multifamily dwelling.
July 5, 2023
MLS collaboration can create a more 'seamless marketplace'
Joint ventures and continuing consolidation may help MLSs better serve both subscribers and consumers.
June 13, 2023
Affordable starter homes may be going 'extinct'
Renters in many markets can no longer afford to make the leap to homeownership, but an increase in build-to-rent inventory could help ease pressure.
June 9, 2023
REcolorado CEO: MLSs can accomplish more through collaboration
Gene Millman, the leader of Colorado's largest MLS, believes MLSs "have a bad habit of forming silos" — but by working together, they can be stronger.
June 6, 2023
Most Americans support adding density to combat affordability woes
Housing supply has not kept up with demand, but building more units in existing residential neighborhoods could be part of the solution.
June 1, 2023

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