Keller Williams’ tech pivot wins over fans, but could face hurdles

Gary Keller pronounced Keller Williams a tech company in 2018. What has happened in the time since, and where does KW go from here? Tune in all week at Inman for our Deep Dive on Keller Williams. Continue reading

RE/MAX and eXp Realty settle their recruitment lawsuit

RE/MAX had sued eXp Realty earlier this year over claims the latter company improperly solicited RE/MAX franchisees, and that it misrepresented RE/MAX’s commission splits. Continue reading

These are the most expensive states to insure a tiny home

It costs about 242 percent more to insure a tiny home in Oklahoma than across the remaining U.S. states and District of Columbia, according to a new analysis. Continue reading

@properties hires former Christie’s exec to build franchise business

Natalie Hamrick spent nearly nine years at Christie’s International Real Estate. She’ll now help @properties grow its franchise operations. Continue reading

The US is getting more diverse — and moving to the West

Shifts in demographics and geographies will reshape how Americans think of housing, new data from the U.S. Census Bureau shows. Continue reading

Dallas @properties franchise nabs high-profile Compass agent

Piper Young spent more than three years at Compass, but said she ultimately jumped to @properties thanks to its technology and culture. Continue reading

@properties expands franchise business into Dallas

Jerry Mooty, Jr., will build @properties third-ever brokerage with backing from the owner of the Dallas Cowboys. Continue reading

Dotloop inks new deals with 4 agent associations

The deals include a comprehensive agreement with a Canadian MLS, and will also see dotloop integrate documents that more than 100,000 American agents use for their work. Continue reading

Phoenix sees biggest housing shortage, NYC biggest surplus

A new report shows that cities in the South and West don’t have enough housing, while expensive metros might have too much. 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