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HomeServices commission settlement gets prelim approval

Aug 9, 2024

HomeServices previously agreed to pay $250 million to settle various commission suits. A final approval hearing is set for November.

Now in beta, Eden’s AI home search aims to upend ‘Big Search’

Aug 9, 2024

Agents can use Eden's AI tools to compete for business with affordability, a unique advantage in a market that may soon find buyers having to pay directly for representation

What the presidential candidates plan to do about affordable housing

Aug 9, 2024

Housing affects every aspect of American life, Rachael Hite writes. This election, discover how each presidential candidate plans to reshape housing.

Falling rates pique buyers’ interest, but not their pocketbooks

Aug 9, 2024

A surprise drop in mortgage rates got homebuyers off the sidelines and into home tours. However, affordability and recessionary concerns have kept buyers from making purchases.

More agents leave Official in wake of Alexander brothers’ departures

Aug 9, 2024

At least five agents based in New York and Miami have left the firm in about the last week. Previously, West Coast founding broker Tyrone McKillen had also left the Side-backed brokerage.

Now in beta, Eden’s AI home search aims to upend ‘big-search’

Aug 9, 2024

Agents can use Eden's AI tools to compete for business with affordability, a unique advantage in a market that may soon find buyers having to pay directly for representation

Expedia adjusts H2 projections despite revenue growth

Aug 9, 2024

Expedia Group met the high end of its earnings expectations for the second quarter of 2024, despite a challenging macro environment and softening travel demand, according to an earnings report released Thursday.

Commission, communication, compliance: Inman’s Top 5

Aug 9, 2024

Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers.

Now in beta, Eden’s home search algorithm is ‘similar to TikTok’

Aug 9, 2024

Agents can use Eden's AI tools to compete for business with affordability, a unique advantage in a market that may soon find buyers having to pay directly for representation

NAR: Settlement mandates ‘benefit’ buyers and sellers

Aug 9, 2024

Consumer guides from the trade group offer a contrast to previous messaging but also continue to promote pre-emptive offers of compensation to buyer agents.

Realtor.com revenue drops 2% as traffic, lead volume remain flat

Aug 8, 2024

Realtor.com parent company Move Inc. saw its fiscal Q4 revenue decrease 2 percent yearly to $143 million as traffic to the site stalls at 74 million average monthly unique visitors.

RE/MAX agent count drops as revenue falls for 8 straight quarters

Aug 8, 2024

Franchisor reported its U.S. agent count fell 6.3 percent during the second quarter as revenue fell 4.8 percent compared to a year earlier, according to its earnings report.