BrokeragesCompass CEO: ‘We co-broke with everyone’Robert Reffkin, a loud voice in the Clear Cooperation debate, invites all agents to check out the brokerage’s Coming Soon listings.Stephanie Reid-SimonsMarch 5, 2025
IndustrySweeping tariffs could increase new home costs by $10kAfter a 30-day pause, 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico — major providers of construction materials — took effect Mar. 4, creating uncertainty for builders.Amie FisherMarch 4, 2025
IndustryAppeals court rules in favor of Zillow, NAR in REX caseThe Ninth Circuit denied the brokerage's request for a new trial, agreeing with an earlier ruling that NAR's no-commingling rule was not anticompetitive.Dave GallagherMarch 3, 2025
BrokeragesA closer look at Keller Williams' new partnerStone Point Capital, which acquired an ownership stake in the brokerage, has invested nearly $6 billion in companies across the real estate sector.Dave GallagherMarch 3, 2025
BrokeragesBuyer agreements vs. representation: A critical distinctionIt’s been six months since industry rule changes took effect, but many real estate professionals don’t fully understand representation — or why it matters.Lisa PiccardoMarch 3, 2025
BrokeragesA new CEO for Keller Williams as it announces major investorKW says the strategic investment by CoreLogic owner Stone Point Capital is designed to “fuel growth” as Christopher Czarnecki takes the helm.AJ LaTraceUpdated March 6, 2025
MLS/AssnNAR names political law attorney as new general counselJonathan Waclawski has worked at the association since 2017. With his promotion comes the exit of former general counsel and legal affairs VP Lesley Muchow.Dave GallagherUpdated March 6, 2025
BrokeragesBrokerage Beat: News from eXp, Brown Harris Stevens, moreHGTV star joins eXp; NY luxury agent moves to Brown Harris Stevens; development execs launch new firm; Coldwell Banker Premier adds team; more.Real Estate News StaffMarch 1, 2025
Industry‘Unfiltered’: What agents need to know about rules vs. lawsWatch the conversation with regulatory expert Jessica Hickok as she discusses non-Realtor agents, days on market and “the illusion of fresh demand.”Amie FisherMarch 1, 2025
IndustryCFPB could be reduced to ‘five men and a phone’The agency’s future remains in limbo as employees describe efforts to gut it. In other D.C. news, HUD scraps a Biden-era rule; FHFA nominee talks privatization.AJ LaTrace, Amie FisherFebruary 28, 2025
BrokeragesMost brokerage leaders expect business to improve in 2025More than 70% of execs in a recent poll anticipate a bump in transactions this year, a sign of confidence that the real estate market has reached its bottom.Dave GallagherFebruary 28, 2025
TechTech Bytes: CoStar deal finalized as Matterport launches platformMatterport Marketing Cloud aims to simplify multimedia content creation; Maverix Advisory group adds former @Properties and Christie’s leader for key role.Real Estate News StaffFebruary 28, 2025
IndustryOpendoor sees opportunity in its stream of high-intent sellersReal estate’s top iBuyer reported increased revenue as it looks to “give sellers more choices” through listing products that go beyond a standard cash offer.Stephanie Reid-SimonsFebruary 28, 2025
BrokeragesRedfin focused on growing market share after missing on profitsRevenue was up 12% in Q4, but losses increased. The company hopes cost savings, marketing and a stronger sales team will get it back in the black in 2025.Dave GallagherFebruary 27, 2025
By the NumbersMortgage rates are falling, but economic uncertainty growsRates fell to the lowest level in two months — good news for affordability — but pending sales also dipped, and declining confidence may keep buyers sidelined.Dave GallagherFebruary 27, 2025
IndustryNo Clear Cooperation? Expect ‘an explosion’ in private listingsDuring a webinar, leaders from Zillow, CRMLS, ARELLO and NFHA argued that scrapping the CCP could also stifle competition and lead to fair housing lawsuits.AJ LaTraceFebruary 27, 2025
By the NumbersHomeownership is all over the map — see the state at No. 1After a brief COVID bounce, the share of people who own their homes has settled in around 65%, a recent report found. But it can vary widely by state and city.Kristi WaterworthFebruary 27, 2025
IndustryCould Zillow buy Redfin? Analysts weigh inA new rentals partnership is a “win-win” that seems to have moved the real estate rivals closer together — and could potentially influence a bigger deal.Taylor SoperFebruary 26, 2025
IndustryFinancial regulation: How much oversight is too much?The debate over regulation has intensified since Trump took office, with the new administration taking a strong deregulatory stance. Is there a middle ground?Coby HakalirFebruary 26, 2025
By the NumbersHome price growth hasn't been this slow for a decadePrices are still going up, but 2024 ended with just 4.5% annual growth. Regionally, the Northeast is still going strong, while the Sunbelt has cooled.Dave GallagherFebruary 26, 2025