Compass acquires Consumer’s Title Company of California

Announced Tuesday, the acquisition greatly expands the brokerage’s title insurance reach in the Garden State, where it already claims to be the largest independent real estate brokerage. Continue reading

Corcoran Group enters Washington state, launches new affiliate, brand

Corcoran Lifestyle Properties is located in the greater Seattle metro area and will be led by Keoki and Stephanie McCarthy. Continue reading

‘Caste’ author: Sordid history of unfair housing cannot be left as-is

Isabel Wilkerson urged attendees at the Realtors Legislative Meetings at NAR midyear to roll up sleeves and fix the consequences of past racist policies without guilt, shame, blame or emotion. Continue reading

Attom Data Solutions launches new rent estimate tool for investors

Company known for its nationwide property data launches new valuation model aimed at single-family rental properties, to provide estimated monthly rents for 72 million properties in U.S. Continue reading

How homebuilders can take the sting out of supply chain woes

The pandemic has presented an unprecedented challenge, and multifamily leaders have been forced to adapt. Michael Zaransky outlines some ways to soften the blow of supply chain issues. Continue reading

5 secrets to stress-free leadership

There’s a lot we can learn from the ancient stoics in order to have a more fulfilling life. Chris Pollinger, “profit whisperer” to leaders in luxury real estate, offers ways to be a better leader. Continue reading

NAR debuts implicit bias training at midyear conference

Bias Override is a three-hour course that identifies ways to prevent unconscious bias from influencing behavior. NAR doesn’t require any fair housing training, but that may change this week. Continue reading

Women lead the way in Asian-American homeownership growth

Women and millennials led the majority of Asian American and Pacific Islander homeownership growth in 2021, according to Realtor.com’s latest housing study. Continue reading

Berkshire Hathaway sees real estate income plummet

The operator of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices saw net income from real estate fall 75 percent year over year, according to earnings released at so-called “Woodstock of Capitalism” this weekend. Continue reading