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With mortgage rates down, home payments hit lowest level in 2 years
The 4.7 percent annual drop in monthly payments has yet to bring buyers or sellers back to the market in a significant way, but this may largely be due to seasonality, economists say.
Does Luxury Presence’s $37M Series C forecast a big year for proptech investment?
Luxury Presence's Series C consists of $22 million in equity financing led by repeat lead investor Bessemer Venture Partners. Others taking staking in the round include NextEquity, GSBackers, TPC, and Adam and Jade Mills. The round was finalized with a $15M debt facility with J.P. Morgan.
‘No listings, no eyeballs, no sales’: Zillow docs outline plans to win the private listing battle
"Listings are the lifeblood of our company. No listings, no eyeballs, no sales." A trove of newly released documents in the lawsuit between Zillow and Compass sheds light on the private listing fight.
How one of California’s largest brokerages hit 90% retention without chasing headcount
"We don’t build rosters. We build careers": FirstTeam’s Michele Harrington and Lauren Henss break down how discipline, service and authenticity fuel their growth in a hype-heavy industry.
This simple recruiting framework boosts your brokerage’s visibility
Recruiting expert Brett Jennings explains why brokerages that organize their value into a clear growth framework stand out in a crowded recruiting landscape.
Compass set to close Anywhere merger Friday after shareholders approve deal
Compass also plans to offer up to $862.5 million in convertible senior notes in a private offering after 99 percent of Compass and 72 percent of Anywhere shares were cast in favor of the merger.
Here’s the fastest way to reach new real estate clients without breaking fair housing laws
Target marketing accelerates client acquisition, but only when personas are legally compliant, fair housing expert Dr. Lee Davenport writes.
Actions that matter: Why being ‘all in’ still wins in an AI-driven industry
Success doesn't come from automation, CEO and coach Lori Muller writes. It's earned through every action, every relationship and every moment of authenticity.
Homebuyer demand sags as mortgage rates stay range bound
Applications for purchase mortgages drops for a fifth consecutive week to the lowest level since October, as mortgage rates continue to hover above 6 percent.
Trump seeks to ban institutional investors from buying single-family homes
The president's announcement was made against the backdrop of high inflation, which Trump blamed on former President Biden and Democrats in Congress.
Referrals you never see coming: The lesson every agent needs
You’re never speaking to just one person. You’re speaking to their entire unseen network, Jeff Sibel writes. Real estate rewards long-term relationships more than short-term commissions.
CoStar plans to slash spending on Homes.com through 2030
After investing heavily to create a fourth competing major real estate search portal, CoStar said Wednesday that it would cut spending on Homes.com by 35 percent this year.
Newrez bets on AI with strategic investment in startup HomeVision
The top five lender and loan servicer says it's already using HomeVision's AI technology to evaluate collateral and will expand its capabilities to create an automated end-to-end underwriting platform, including income, assets and credit.
A Texas couple promised a ‘Chip and Joanna Gaines vibe.’ Instead they stole nearly $5M
Chris and Raquelle Judge earned $4.8 million from renovation projects they didn't complete, leaving some clients out of more than six figures in costs.
Generational wealth, foreign buyers, rising prices: Sotheby’s Luxury Outlook for 2026
The luxury market is poised for steady growth this year, with multiple factors driving the market toward a fruitful and lucrative 2026.
ERA chief on 2026: Will agents ‘lose their cognitive ability’ to AI?
ERA Brand President Alex Vidal talks negotiations, relationships and how leaders can ensure their agents maintain a high emotional IQ amid the rise of artificial intelligence.
How this team leader closes 950 deals a year on cruise control
How do you lead a 70-agent team to 950 deals a year without burning out? In this episode, Matt Delhougne, shares the systems, structure and mindset behind his massive St. Louis team.
Why every real estate agent needs a signature candle
Troy Palmquist has used custom scented candles throughout his real estate career. Here’s why a private-label scent can become one of the most effective branding tools in an agent’s arsenal.