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A year after expanding its commission split program nationally, Redfin says agent income has increased 14% on average — and top performers are making even more.

As extreme climate events intensify, rising insurance costs and shrinking coverage are reshaping where — and how — Americans can afford to buy and own homes.

Veterans can afford far fewer homes than they could 10 years ago, but new programs — and savvy agents — can help more veteran buyers get to the closing table.

Property Shield’s fraud detection tools are now available to 75K agents. Plus, GAR signs a deal with SkySlope; Block Renovation acquires BuildZoom Marketplace.

While monthly payments would be lower, borrowers would pay significantly more over the life of the loan — and take on more risk.

E&V Americas names Chris Pflueger EVP of expansion “to build the future of the brand.” Plus, LGBTQ+ Alliance presents its leadership team; Elliman hires CTO.

Americans are putting off marriage, kids and careers until they can afford a home, according to a new report from Coldwell Banker Affiliates.

New lawsuit claims Zillow tied access to its Premier Agent and Flex leads to referrals for Zillow Home Loans, in violation of state and federal laws.

Plus, SERHANT enters Las Vegas; Weichert nabs a licensing agreement in Aruba; Elite opens a new corporate HQ in Miami; 40-year veteran joins The Agency.

Disruptions to federal loan and flood insurance programs are impacting transactions, agents report, while consumers say they are holding off on major purchases.

NAR appoints David Conroy as its first chief data officer. Plus, Amanda Stinton to join NC Association of Realtors as COO; Scott Neil named CEO of Realtor.ca.

The brokerage highlighted increases in revenue and transactions and said it's moving out of disrupter mode — but still leveraging AI to increase efficiency.

Revenue dropped year-over-year and net losses have increased, but Opendoor’s new CEO believes the iBuyer is now on a path to break even by the end of next year.

Many agents said they would make, or perhaps consider, a move if Compass and Anywhere merge — a possibility other brokerage leaders are keeping an eye on.

Cheaper loans aren’t enough to get consumers excited about a market shaken by layoffs, missing data and mixed signals.

In San Francisco, where the typical home costs over $1M, new data indicates the share of on-MLS listings is rising — and off-MLS sellers lose significant sums.

Investors accounted for 10.8% of all buyers in Q2 — and some are driving prices up by paying far above the median purchase price, a Realtor.com report found.

The Nov. 3 complaint seeks $500M in damages, alleging TRD ran “false and misleading stories” accusing the brothers of rape. They are currently awaiting trial.

LPT burst onto the scene just three years ago and is already the 16th-largest U.S. brokerage. It has global aspirations and plans to go public soon.

The company called its balance sheet, with no debt and $143 million in cash, a “competitive advantage” as “others in the industry are pursuing consolidation.”