Corcoran HM Properties acquires Property Shop International Realty

The acquisition will allow Corcoran HM Properties to expand into the coastal market of Wilmington. The firm’s combined footprint now spans more than 160 agents across six offices in North and South Carolina. Continue reading

Auction site bids to attract buyers amid commission changes

Rock Smart Realty, led by broker RJ Timlin, will launch a website called moversandshakers.ai to help consumers and agents buy and sell homes in an open-offer, transparent environment. Continue reading

The top 7 amenities luxury homebuyers want in 2024

Luxury homebuyers are willing to pay top dollar for the amenities they want, but they’re very selective, Realtor Jonathan Pressman writes. Here are the most sought-after amenities this year. Continue reading

How to leverage your first virtual assistant in real estate

Hiring a virtual assistant is about giving yourself leverage so that you have time to focus on income-generating activities and building relationships, coach Verl Workman writes. Continue reading

Teams Spotlight: Arthur Greenstein, Arthur Greenstein Group

Find out how this award-winning Dallas team leader and his team think outside the box when it comes to marketing their listings and why he wishes more agents would do the same. Continue reading

Hanna fights back against homebuyer commission suit

Parent company of Howard Hanna Real Estate Services argues plaintiff agreed to a mediation clause and, as a buyer, doesn’t have standing to sue under federal and state antitrust laws. Continue reading

REACH Commercial announces latest proptech class

The seven startups that are part of REACH Commercial’s latest class each promise to advance the way commercial brokerages service the industry, ranging from a green building resource solution to a pro-small business engine to help entrepreneurs own the… Continue reading

Douglas Elliman sees revenue tick up in Q2 2024

The company’s improved financial results no doubt came as a sigh of relief, as Elliman faced increasing pressure from shareholders in recent months because of its shaky performance over the past few quarters. Continue reading

Mortgage rates bounce back before homebuyers can pounce

The big drop in mortgage rates did more to spur refinancing than homebuying, according to a weekly survey of lenders by the Mortgage Bankers Association, and now rates are rising again. Continue reading

Zillow Group names Jeremy Wacksman as new CEO

After five years back at the helm, Zillow Group co-founder Rich Barton steps down as CEO. Former COO Jeremy Wacksman takes the reins as the company charges past what Barton calls the “Portal 1.0” experience. Continue reading