Author Archives: Patrick Kearns

Keller Williams, Compass have the most productive top agents

By Patrick Kearns | November 19, 2019 - 10:44 pm |November 19, 2019 Uncategorized

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Real Trends, a real estate brokerage news and consulting firm, released on Tuesday its inaugural comparison of the top agents affiliated with the industry’s top brands. Continue reading →

Douglas Elliman launches digital management platform

By Patrick Kearns | November 19, 2019 - 8:35 pm |November 19, 2019 Uncategorized

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Elliman Studio features a CRM, marketing and business management tools. Continue reading →

Compass bolsters tech team with acquisition of AI startup Detectica

By Patrick Kearns | November 19, 2019 - 4:03 pm |November 19, 2019 Uncategorized

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Compass has “acqui-hired” the four-person team behind the New York City-based artificial intelligence and machine learning startup. Continue reading →

Short-term rentals decrease hotel prices, making holiday travel cheaper

By Patrick Kearns | November 19, 2019 - 11:00 am |November 19, 2019 Uncategorized

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Experts agree that consumers save more, when there’s more short-term rentals. One study found that’s even more concentrated near holidays. Continue reading →

Zillow President Greg Schwartz to leave company at end of year

By Patrick Kearns | November 18, 2019 - 9:16 pm |November 18, 2019 Uncategorized

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Greg Schwartz joined Zillow in 2007, and the company will realign responsibilities under current leaders. Continue reading →

Zillow President Greg Schwartz to leave company at end of year

By Patrick Kearns | November 18, 2019 - 9:16 pm |November 18, 2019 Uncategorized

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Greg Schwartz joined Zillow in 2007, and the company will realign responsibilities under current leaders. Continue reading →

Realogy expands ambitious benefit program to all agents

By Patrick Kearns | November 18, 2019 - 5:02 pm |November 18, 2019 Uncategorized

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Agents with Realogy’s own-side brokerage join affiliates in getting access to a bevy of services, including healthcare. Continue reading →

Builder confidence remains at highest level of the year: NAHB

By Patrick Kearns | November 18, 2019 - 3:22 pm |November 18, 2019 Uncategorized

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Single-family home builders are citing low mortgage rates and positive job growth as reasons why builder outlook remains high. Continue reading →

WeWork losses continue to explode in Q3, new report reveals

By Patrick Kearns | November 15, 2019 - 7:14 pm |November 15, 2019 Uncategorized

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WeWork reportedly posted a loss of $1.25 billion in the third quarter, according to the Wall Street Journal. Continue reading →

After Cartus sale, Realogy considers more divestitures

By Patrick Kearns | November 14, 2019 - 5:33 pm |November 14, 2019 Uncategorized

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CEO Ryan Schneider said he’s open to divesting from other “non-core” businesses during a panel discussion at the Stephens Nashville Investment Conference Thursday. Continue reading →