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September existing-home sales fall, but inventory offers hope

Oct 23, 2024

Existing-home sales continued their downward trajectory in September, declining 3.5 percent year over year and 1 percent month over month, according to data released Wednesday by NAR.

‘Danger Report’ sequel lays out 20 ‘opportunities’ for real estate

Oct 23, 2024

The Opportunity Report calls for NAR to regain the trust of its members by making political advocacy its central mission, sunsetting the three-way agreement and reforming its governance.

Do you like scary movies? What’s your fave? Pulse

Oct 23, 2024

Some of the scariest movies around have real estate connections. Which scary movie is your favorite during spooky season?

Listing lessons: Managing unrealistic seller expectations

Oct 23, 2024

Building lasting relationships and providing exceptional guidance, coach Darryl Davis writes, means communicating with transparency and empathy.

No lone star: RentSpree signs seventh Texas MLS

Oct 22, 2024

The relationship will place RentSpree’s software within CTXMLS’s listing module, empowering agents who work with landlords, investors and renters to easily opt-in to displaying the screening interface.

Ken Griffin sells Chicago penthouse half price at $11M

Oct 22, 2024

The Citadel CEO has been offloading his Chicago properties as he continues to separate from the Windy City and put down more roots in Miami, where he and his company relocated in recent years.

California is 2nd state to revoke LoanSnap’s license this month

Oct 22, 2024

Costa Mesa, California-based provider of debt consolidation loans saw most of its business dry up last year and was evicted from its headquarters in May, according to Connecticut regulators who revoked the company's license on Oct. 2.

Homebuyers can now find Zillow 3D Home Tours on Realtor.com

Oct 22, 2024

Seven months after partnering on multifamily rental listings, portal behemoths Zillow and Realtor.com have agreed to syndicate 3D Zillow tours, floor plans and photos to for-sale listings.

Rocket Mortgage, Solidifi among defendants in appraisal bias suit

Oct 22, 2024

Prosecutors allege appraisal that erased $220,000 from Denver duplex's value discriminated against Black owner and thwarted her attempt to refinance at lower rates.

Maine team jumps to eXP Realty, citing commission suits as a reason

Oct 22, 2024

Steven Brackett and his 36-agent team have moved to the virtual brokerage. Brackett cited tools and training, as well as the commission lawsuits, as reasons that convinced him to make the move.

CoStar revenue reaches $693M in Q3 as Homes.com traffic grows

Oct 22, 2024

CoStar Group's revenue grew 11 percent year over year, to $693 million, while monthly average unique visitors for the Homes.com Network of sites reached 130 million, according to Q3 earnings results on Tuesday.

Propy advances onchain escrow

Oct 22, 2024

Propy has launched another facet of its blockchain-based transaction service to make it easier for homes to change hands via cryptocurrency, Propy Crypto Escrow Service.