Compass acquires 3,100-agent Gulf Coast giant Latter & Blum

Latter & Blum has been an indie for more than 100 years and today boasts more than 3,100 agents. The deal pushes Compass into Louisiana and Mississippi for the first time. Continue reading

Keller Williams scoops up top New Orleans agent

Chris Smith joins Keller Williams from Latter & Blum. The move comes as major real estate brands compete intensely for top talent. Continue reading

‘Big Short’ investor warns of growing threat to home values

In these times, double down — on your skills, on your knowledge, on you. Join us Aug. 8-10 at Inman Connect Las Vegas to lean into the shift and learn from the best. Get your ticket now for the best price. An investor who correctly predicted the 2008 f… Continue reading

Another home insurer pulls out of Florida as crisis intensifies

United Property Casualty and Insurance Co. announced plans last week to withdraw its home insurance business from Florida, the latest withdrawal of a large-scale home insurer from the state. Continue reading

Keller Williams distributes grants, supplies to agents impacted by Ida

The KW Cares program mobilized in the wake of Hurricane Ida last week and should end up providing assistance to 2,000 people suffering impacts from the storm. Continue reading

Cloud-based brokerage Archetape grows services with 2 acquisitions

Archetape has acquired Pinnacle Realty Advisors and Broker Breakup. Agents will now have the option to choose what business model fits their needs, whether that’s a full-service, cloud-based brokerage or a while label brokerage experience. Continue reading

Northeast markets most susceptible to impacts of coronavirus

Counties in the Northeast and Florida are at the greatest risk of taking the biggest hit to the housing market in the wake of the pandemic. Continue reading

Coronavirus drives adoption of video tours

Amid quarantines and calls for social distancing, agents are turning to video chats and virtual tours to show off properties. Continue reading

How to incentivize your team (without carving into your split)

Here’s how Nicole Lopez, founder of True Houston Real Estate, motivates her team by giving them what matters most and has a little fun in the process. Continue reading

CRMLS leaps from the West Coast to offer vendor services to Louisiana

Greater Southern MLS will use the California Regional Multiple Listing Service for tech and support services as it tries to build a state-wide multiple listing service in Louisiana. Continue reading