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Consumers found the “digital-first” logo — which includes a subtler take on the brand’s famous balloon — more appealing than the old design, the company said.

Following years of declines, the square footage of single-family home starts was up at the end of 2024. If mortgage rates ease, that trend could continue.

HouseWhisper is designed to keep agents from being “buried with tons of admin tasks,” CEO Luis Poggi said. Ex-Zillow CEO Spencer Rascoff is a co-founder.

While agents tend to shop around in January, movement was unusually subdued last month. To woo top talent, brokerage leaders may have to get creative.

Bright MLS launches a new site with housing market data for the nation’s capitol. Plus, inland condo prices rise in Florida, and new home sales dip in Texas.

This outdated "professional courtesy," once expected of buyer agents, has passed its expiration date — especially as liability risks have increased.

Compass acquires D.C.-based Washington Fine Properties; Living Vogue Real Estate joins eXp Luxury; Elliman names Florida marketing VP; ERA adds WV indie; more.

The firm said homes initially listed privately sold faster and for a higher price, supporting its position that sellers should decide if or when to use the MLS.

HUD Secretary Turner is “just getting started,” with disaster relief, rental assistance and fair housing at risk. Plus: CFPB remains in limbo, FHA faces cuts.

CEO Erik Carlson announced a $5.5 million deal to settle Canadian commissions cases and a profitable end to 2024. Now RE/MAX aims to stabilize U.S. agent count.

While down sharply from December, sales are off to a better start vs. 2023 — and buyers who can handle elevated rates have fresh inventory to choose from.

Anticipating a slow recovery, company leaders said they’re focused on efficiency and agent productivity. Revenue rose 7% in 2024, but net losses were also up.

The Arizona association had been facing the loss of its charter after offering a discounted, non-Realtor membership option that included MLS access.

Rates have dipped slightly, but demand is weak. Agents hope rising inventory and increased bargaining power will prompt more buyers to move forward this spring.

In several metros in the Midwest and South, Gen Z accounted for a fifth of the mortgage applicants. Home prices in those markets were typically below $300K.

Co-founder James Dwiggins and Keith Robinson are now co-CEOs as the ‘Unfiltered’ podcast duo embraces a move designed to ‘ramp up our already winning strategy.’

The company touted its Homes.com Network as the No. 2 residential marketplace and said it sees opportunities to “win away” rental listings from rivals.

Housing starts fell in January, and builders are less optimistic about the next six months as new federal policies could increase costs and reduce workforces.

The brokerage’s strategy? Attract more buyers with exclusive listings, said CEO Robert Reffkin.“The gap between Compass and the industry will only accelerate.”

In a keynote presentation, the KW co-founder and other leaders discussed what an uncertain economy means for real estate — and what agents need to tell clients.