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Corcoran launches first franchise in Oregon, with emphasis on Portland

Mar 26, 2024

Corcoran Prime is owned and led by Becky Jackson, and the franchise boasts approximately two dozen agents and staff with services across greater Portland, according to an announcement.

‘NAR’s days are numbered’: Ben Belack of ‘Buying Beverly Hills’

Mar 26, 2024

The Agency's Ben Belack shares his thoughts on NAR settlement news, the current industry landscape and the American Real Estate Association ahead of Season 2 of the popular Netflix real estate reality TV show.

Rent is now more affordable than buying in every major US market

Mar 26, 2024

Austin and Seattle were the friendliest cities for renters as the monthly mortgage payment on a starter home in each of the top 50 cities soared above the average rent by more than $1,000.

US home price growth accelerates in January at fastest pace since ’22

Mar 26, 2024

The S&P Core Logic Case-Schiller National Home Price Index tallied a 6 percent annual increase in January, reaching its fastest annual rate in more than a year, according to data released Tuesday.

Former Keller Williams agents sue over profit share changes

Mar 26, 2024

One of the class-action suits seeks $250 million in damages while the other is asking the court for a preliminary injunction stopping Keller Williams from distributing profit share payments.

Dave Liniger celebrates 50 years of RE/MAX in book ‘The Perfect 10’

Mar 26, 2024

In his second book, "The Perfect 10," RE/MAX co-founder and Chairman Dave Liniger leans on 50 years at the brokerage's helm to offer keys for leading during moments of intense change.

DOJ launches criminal probe into RealPage amid rent-fixing scandal

Mar 25, 2024

The DOJ opened its investigation into the property management software firm as well as several multifamily building operators who authorities believe collaborated in a "price-fixing combination."

Squatting is having a moment. Ignore it

Mar 25, 2024

A few high-profile squatting cases have gone viral in recent days, but no available data actually indicates the practice of unlawfully occupying property has become more frequent.

Let’s debunk 7 mainstream media falsehoods, post-NAR settlement

Mar 25, 2024

Premier Sotheby’s International Realty President and CEO Budge Huskey corrects the record on commissions — and the potential impact of the NAR settlement on buyers, sellers and agents.

NYC’s ‘worst landlord’ attacked first day of 2-month Rikers sentence

Mar 25, 2024

New York City's worst landlord, Daniel Ohebshalom, was punched on Friday during an inmate brawl at Rikers. Ohebshalom was sentenced for failing to fix more than 700 housing violations.

New-home sales fall abruptly in February for first time in 3 months

Mar 25, 2024

Sales of newly built homes slipped a modest 0.3 percent between January and February to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 662,000, according to data released Monday by the U.S. Census Bureau.

A man is the face of SERHANT., but the firm is powered by women

Mar 25, 2024

You probably know Ryan Serhant and Josh Team pretty well, but how about the firm's female leaders who are helping to drive it to success?