New York’s largest MLS grows to nearly 50K agents with acquisition

OneKey MLS’s purchase of broker-owned Mid-Hudson MLS is expected to close in January. OneKey says it will provide more data and reach to agents while saving time and money. Continue reading

Homebuyers continue to take advantage of falling rates

Demand for purchase mortgages has picked up in five out of the past six weeks, and applications to refinance have roared back, jumping 27 percent from a year ago. Continue reading

Zillow unveils 3D tour of Santa’s enviable North Pole luxury cabin

Using a floor plan generated by artificial intelligence, families can now explore every nook and cranny of Santa Claus’ house, which is currently valued at $1.18 million. Continue reading

High-income renters are top prize as ownership hurdles pile up: Poll

Luring high-income renters into homeownership will only become more challenging as costs stay high, according to experts and a survey of US consumers conducted by Dig Insights and Inman. Continue reading

Matt Lionetti of Over Ask podcast leaves The Agency for Real

Lionetti said he believes Real’s model is the future of the industry. His business partner, Anna Oliver, will be moving from The Agency to Real, too. Continue reading

‘Grow, grow, grow’: Realtor.com’s plan to come out swinging in 2024

Realtor.com is ramping up its competition with rival portals heading into the new year as it rolls out enhanced listing-focused products for agents, Chief Marketing Officer Mickey Neuberger told Intel exclusively. Continue reading

Rocket Homes app puts listings on your car’s infotainment screen

Integration with Apple CarPlay turns the commute “into an exciting and natural part of the homebuying journey” — unless you drive a Tesla. Continue reading

How Sean Carpenter is building relationships and solving problems

As part of his Snapshot series, Brandon Doyle profiles speaker, coach and consultant Sean Carpenter to find out how he brings fun and enthusiasm to his real estate journey. Continue reading

Confused about condos? Here’s everything you need to know

Selling detached or single-family condominiums comes with a host of unusual issues. Trainer Bernice Ross shares how it works and what you need to know to provide expert service to your clients. Continue reading