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While economic uncertainty persists amid the ongoing war in the Middle East, “the math has shifted in favor of buyers,” according to Zillow’s chief economist.

The cloud-based brokerage’s “significant growth” in Q1 demonstrates “the continued strength of our platform and agent value proposition,” CEO Tamir Poleg said.

The brokerage giant embraces the M&A trend, inking a deal eXp says will create “a more robust company” and give agents more choices as consolidation ramps up.

The company’s latest release of RISE includes client follow-up tools, marketing integrations and other features to “drive an entire business workflow.”

Jason Waugh to take the helm at HSF Affiliates in 2027. Plus, a new leader at Coldwell Banker Affiliates; Compass names president of integrated services; more.

Rentals and mortgages fueled the 18% gain, with tech as the linchpin. “We are rapidly becoming an AI-native company,” Zillow’s CEO said.

The MLS, which is joining forces with the brokerage giant, will allow agents to pre-market listings to members only — without syndication to third-party sites.

Real is acquiring a brokerage with a very different model — a move that presents both big opportunities and significant challenges, industry observers say.

Luxury Presence system consolidates four marketing, client tools. Plus, Buffini partners with BoldTrail; Benutech’s “SellScore” aims to predict listings; more.

The company gets a vote of confidence from investors after reporting $2.7 billion in Q1 revenue — its first earnings report since the Anywhere deal closed.

The New York- and California-based firms said they view this strategic marketing partnership as an alternative to sweeping industry consolidation.

Less than two months after the portals launched competing pre-market listings programs, the search giants have now agreed to collaborate on listing display.

Sales of new single-family homes climbed 3.3% year-over-year in March as builders continued offering incentives, giving buyers “some serious purchasing power.”

In the wake of the popular chatbot’s launch, home sale prices in San Francisco’s poshest ZIP codes saw an outsized surge compared to the market overall.

Video can no longer be viewed as an extra in marketing, argues Real exec Jason Cassity — it is now “the most efficient distribution channel for your brand.”

A survey of recent buyers and LOs found that affordability is a top stressor, and nearly half of young buyers have been at risk of missing a mortgage payment.

Young Latinos are a large (and growing) homebuying demographic, and agents who serve them well will “have a customer for life,” says NAHREP CEO Gary Acosta.

A recent survey found that many prospective buyers are in possession of incorrect or outdated information. It’s up to agents to set the record straight.

In a rapid-fire, eyebrow-raising presentation to real estate leaders, the Compass International Holdings CEO made a case for “restoring” the MLS of the past.

Agents today are inundated with options for services and partnerships, but alignment is key, according to a panel of real estate professionals.