Real estate agents of TikTok say a big market shift is afoot

All across the country, real estate agents are posting positive signs of change from the trenches and revealing they’re suddenly dealing with packed open houses and intensifying bidding wars. Continue reading

New MLS-owned showing tool launches in second market

UtahRealEstate.com, which partially owns Aligned Showings, says its integration offers agents listing-by-listing showing options. Continue reading

Mortgage rates may ease as modest Fed rate hike could be its last

Fed Chair Jerome Powell is telegraphing one more small adjustment in March, but some bond market investors think the rate hike campaign may now be over. Continue reading

Compass names Wendy Forsythe president of 3 western states

“California, Nevada and Hawaii represent our largest market, and we are thrilled to have Wendy onboard to lead our teams and agent entrepreneurs in this key market,” CEO Robert Reffkin said. “Her expertise and dedication to the industry are ideally sui… Continue reading

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices unveils updated branding

The company refreshes its brand identity for the main franchise and luxury brands ahead of its 10th anniversary. The new look will roll out through a phased approach starting this week, the company said. Continue reading

Home showings dip in December, but slowdown may be easing

Showings were way down year over year but only dipped a little bit month over month, according to a new report from ShowingTime. They remain up compared to pre-pandemic levels. Continue reading

Valuation technology provider Clear Capital lays off 250 employees

Clear Capital CEO Duane Andrews issued a statement on Wednesday saying the software company “must now face a market that will represent the greatest challenge yet.” Continue reading

Offerpad buys more time with $90M raise as end of runway approaches

Private placement with existing investors including CEO Brian Bair extends the company’s cash burn runway by six months to a year, KBW analysts say. Continue reading