Here are Swanepoel’s most powerful and influential people in real estate

Ron Peltier, the CEO of HomeServices of America is the most powerful and influential person in real estate according to sixth annual Swanepoel 200 (SP200), published by T3 Sixty. Peltier beat out other top executives from Keller Williams, RE/MAX, Zillo… Continue reading

Is OwnersRE.com the agent-free answer for commission-phobic sellers?

Formally launched this month after a three-month soft release, the company charges owners $250 for use of the platform, which includes a website and productivity dashboard for the home. Continue reading

Black29 Group acquires real estate training company

Black29 Group, the parent of real estate marketing companies like Goodfellow Coaching and Pro REA Staffing, will be taking another company under its wing. Continue reading

New CEO named at real estate tech company Lone Wolf

Lone Wolf on Friday announced it has named Jack Blaha as CEO, as outgoing chief executive Patrick Arkeveld transitions to the role of executive chairman. Continue reading

Zillow will announce winner of $1M Zestimate contest later this month

On January 30, Zillow plans to reveal the winner of “Zillow Prize” and award $1 million to the team that made the biggest improvements to the accuracy of the Zestimate. Zillow is also awarding $100,000 to the runner-up and $50,000 to the third-place co… Continue reading

Lennar accused of manipulating borrower data in new lawsuit

The largest homebuilder in the country has been hit with a lawsuit accusing it of providing loans to unqualified borrowers. Continue reading