Baird & Warner CEO: ‘The buyer should pay the buyer agent’

Steve Baird, the CEO of the 160-year-old Chicago-based brokerage, speaks exclusively to Inman about staying relevant in the face of competitive forces. Continue reading

Fifth Wall Ventures announces new $500M proptech fund

Fifth Wall Ventures announced today it successfully hit its $500 million goal for a second proptech fund. The Opendoor and Blend-backer now has 48 global limited partners across a number of proptech subsectors, giving startups access to some of the ind… Continue reading

EXCLUSIVE: KW partners with DocuSign to improve transaction management

Keller Williams is integrating its proprietary customer relationship management tool with DocuSign, an e-signature and transaction management platform. Continue reading

BlackRock raises its stake in plummeting Realogy

Investment management firm BlackRock now owns a stake in the real estate holding company valued at approximately 16 percent. Continue reading

Better Homes and Gardens perks extended to BHGRE clients

For a $10 yearly fee, Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate agents can provide clients with access to Better Homes and Gardens magazine’s Insider program. Continue reading

NAR affordability index dips for third straight month

The National Association of Realtors affordability index dipped for the third straight month in May, meaning the typical family had less estimated income to afford a home at the national median price, according to data released Friday. Continue reading

Realogy stock plummets as JP Morgan calls industry ‘Wild West’

The country’s largest real estate holding company saw its stock value decline to $5.87 per share at market close Wednesday. Continue reading