Gary Keller breaks down economy’s ‘period of discontent’
It’ll take years to fix the housing deficit, and the ROAD act won’t provide immediate help — but people “should still be buying” homes, the KW co-founder said.
August 18, 2026
The latest on Keller Williams
- Texas indie aligns with KW in San AntonioMarti Realty Group, which has topped $300M in sales volume so far this year, brings 40 agents and staff and its New Home Buddy platform to Keller Williams.August 6, 2026
- Batton judge grants final approval of KW, REMAX settlementsThe brokerages will pay nearly $30 million in combined damages. The Aug. 4 ruling resolves all homebuyer claims and related future actions against the firms.August 5, 2026
- New KW leaders given clear mandate: Accelerate growthThe franchisor has added four new roles focused on performance, agent attraction and commercial growth to “create more opportunity for entrepreneurs to thrive.”July 23, 2026
More The latest on Keller Williams
- Jay Papasan to end 26-year ‘wild ride’ as Keller Williams VPThe longtime KW executive said he’ll remain active as a writer and coach, and intends to stay involved with his family businesses.July 21, 2026
- KW’s CEO ready to turn tech, development strategies into actionNow that he’s spent a year assessing the company and strategizing its next moves, Chris Czarnecki says it’s time to start rolling out new tools and programs.April 30, 2026
- Keller Williams opens Command as investor ties deepenNearly a year after Stone Point’s investment, KW aligns its tech platform with fellow portfolio companies and embraces a third-party integration model.February 23, 2026
- Gary Keller on Compass, private listings and the next legal riskThe Keller Williams executive chairman delivered blunt takes on the big industry headlines, from criticism of Homes.com to the Rocket-Redfin “nothingburger.”February 23, 2026
- Keller Williams is first to settle in Batton, will pay $20MAfter five years of litigation, Keller Williams President and CEO Chris Czarnecki said the brokerage is turning its attention “back to what we do best.”February 2, 2026
- Keller Williams connections fuel Final Offer’s Texas expansionThe marketplace, which includes pre-market as well as public listings, allows sellers to offer “buy it now” and other pricing with updates to agents and buyers.September 2, 2025
- KW’s new CMO to focus on ‘what makes our agents unforgettable’Sandra Howard brings major-brand experience and award-winning skills to the role, which she calls “a marketer’s dream,” due to Keller Williams’ strong culture.August 13, 2025
- Gary Keller rallies KW crowd: ‘There are empires being built’When will the housing market turn around? We won’t see a change until summer 2026 — at best, Keller predicted. In the meantime, winners will “get to work.”August 12, 2025
- After a year of change, KW is turning the spotlight on AICo-founder Gary Keller will also be discussing the state of the housing market in the first major Keller Williams event since the company named a new CEO.August 9, 2025
- KW in the clear after latest telemarketing suit is droppedA lawsuit filed last month had accused the brokerage of violating the Telephone Consumer Protection Act — a claim Keller Williams has faced more than once.July 15, 2025
- Keller Williams slapped with another telemarketing lawsuitA lawsuit filed in New York is the latest in a string of cases filed in Pennsylvania, Texas and Florida. KW settled the Florida suit in 2023 for $40 million.June 17, 2025
- ‘Playmakers’: Gary Keller on why most agents fail his pitch testWatch the conversation as Keller Williams’ co-founder discusses the challenges of a slow market. “My advice to everyone is, do not stray from the fundamentals.”June 10, 2025
- KW-Canva deal pulls big tech player into real estateThe franchise giant has signed an agreement with Canva, a software company with a popular design platform, to equip its agents with pro-quality marketing tools.June 2, 2025
- KW’s new CEO aspires to be ‘a force of stability’Christopher Czarnecki aims to help Keller Williams “evolve and grow” over time — but first, “I want to learn.”May 23, 2025
- KW’s new CEO on growth, culture and working with Gary KellerIn his first interview since joining Keller Williams, Christopher Czarnecki shares his take on the company’s greatest strength and what success looks like.April 12, 2025
- Turnover at the top: Keller Mortgage under new leadershipDavid Smith departs after less than two years; Keller Mortgage CFO assumes the role as interim president.December 1, 2022
