Mike DelPrete weighs in on the rapid rise of The Real Brokerage

The company’s transaction growth in 2022 was second only to eXp’s. Here’s what’s fueling its rapid rise, and what to expect after its “exponential growth phase,” according to analyst Mike DelPrete. Continue reading

NAR selects 7 firms for its US real estate tech program, REACH

Flock, HighNote, Plus Platform, Prisidio, Real Grader, Summer and Tongo are the 11th class to participate in Second Century Ventures’ REACH program, according to an announcement Tuesday. Continue reading

Pulse: What’s the one ‘script’ you find yourself using most today?

Maybe you’ve got a collection of tried-and-true responses that you’ve used over the years, but this week we’re asking: What’s the one “script” you find yourself using most today? Continue reading

LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance takes ‘Article 10 Rule’ campaign to Texas

In the wake of increasing anti-LGBTQ+ legislation in Texas, the LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance has called Texas Realtors and TREPAC to evaluate political candidates’ credibility. Continue reading

Lake Homes Realty relocates headquarters amid exec shuffle

Joe Gaeta, formerly of Zillow Group, and Kiki Wanshura, formerly of Pacaso, have joined the lake markets-focused brokerage. Heather Glass, who joined the company in 2020 has also been promoted. Continue reading

FTC goes to court to stop ICE’s $11.7B Black Knight acquisition

Federal antitrust regulators are seeking a preliminary injunction to stop Intercontinental Exchange’s planned $11.7 billion acquisition of mortgage tech provider Black Knight from closing on April 28 — before an administrative hearing to determine its … Continue reading

Gen Z’s priorities lie with pets not partners in home searches: Survey

Many Gen Zers would put their pets’ needs ahead of their children’s or partners’ needs if they were to buy a home, according to a survey from Zillow. Continue reading

Christie’s heads to bourbon country with affiliate in Lexington

Led by Rusty and Rachel Underwood, the new affiliate known as Christie’s International Real Estate Bluegrass will service parts of the state known for bourbon distilleries and thoroughbred racetracks, the company exclusively told Inman. Continue reading

Compass nabs upstate New York team from Keller Williams

Upstate Curious includes 15 agents, operates across 11 counties and is known for its successful Instagram presence. Continue reading

Economic anxiety accelerated Q1 multifamily rent growth slump

Inflation and recession fears pushed renters away from higher-priced, amenity-rich developments as rent growth at the highest tiers slowed to 1.5 percent annually, according to a new CoStar analysis. Continue reading