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Alexanders left to pick up pieces of Official after other co-founders exit

Aug 13, 2024

After unsuccessful negotiation attempts with Oren and Tal Alexander, Chief Growth Officer Nicole Oge, CEO Richard Jordan and President of New Development Andrew Wachtfogel are "forfeiting ownership" of the firm.

Amazon debuts trio of tiny homes in face of home affordability crunch

Aug 13, 2024

The "Prefab Hiking House" series of homes designed by OneSpaceHub includes a split-level 40-foot property featuring a sun deck for $48,000 and a single-story home with a terrace priced at $19,000.

Home prices grow in 90% of metros as Silicon Valley breaks $2M ceiling

Aug 13, 2024

San Jose, California, a major tech hub, tallied single-family existing-home prices exceeding $2 million in 2Q for the first time since the National Association of Realtors began tracking home prices in 1979.

The simple, powerful commission mindset reset you need today

Aug 13, 2024

Bernice Ross talks with James Dwiggins about the new rules of the road when it comes to agent compensation and client negotiations.

Is it possible to market a seller wanting to offer a concession?

Aug 13, 2024

With all the commission confusion as we near the Aug. 17 implementation deadline, compliance expert Summer Goralik is here to answer your burning questions, starting with concessions.

Inman Connect 2024: Innovating real estate with resilience

Aug 13, 2024

A defining moment for real estate: Industry leaders unite to navigate challenges and embrace innovation at Inman Connect Las Vegas 2024.

Be bold: How to be a champion of change during uncertain times

Aug 13, 2024

As we face change as an industry, it’s crucial to be able to face that change with confidence in order to be able to thrive, broker Joseph Santini writes. Here’s how to build a tolerance for change.

Worried about doing fewer deals? Sell more expensive homes instead

Aug 13, 2024

NAR’s commission suit settlement policy changes are coming. If you're worried about fewer deals in your future, maybe it's time to focus on a higher price point, broker Anthony Marguleas writes.

Fathom says revenue sharing will help it recruit new agents

Aug 12, 2024

After growing its agent count by 12 percent to 12,224, the flat-fee brokerage says it's poised for continued growth with new commission plans that pay agents a percentage of revenue generated by the agents they recruit.

RE/MAX’s Motto Mortgage office count is shrinking for first time

Aug 12, 2024

Franchise sales have slowed and some existing franchisees have canceled their agreements, but Motto Franchising President Ward Morrison expects growth to resume when lending picks up.

Cooling rental market means more concessions for renters: Zillow

Aug 12, 2024

A 50-year high in multifamily building starts and completions has led to cooling rent growth and better leases for renters. In July, 33.2 percent of rentals on Zillow included concessions — a 23 percent increase from 2023.

World’s most expensive, futuristic motorhome priced at $2.5M

Aug 12, 2024

According to Van Conover, the Prevost motorhomes typically belong to "A-list artists, top of the top in the music industry, F1 racers and high-level entrepreneurs" who can customize the motorhome however they see fit from the floors, the color of the leather to the entire buildout."