Market analysts increase Compass revenue forecast to $6.3B

After solid second-quarter earnings, investment analysts are predicting Compass’ stock will rise back to the level of its initial public offering performance. Continue reading

The eviction ban returned, but many renters are still at risk

Renters continue to be impacted in very unequal ways by the economic fallout of the pandemic, and one big reason for that is where they live and how their local municipalities are handling the crisis. Continue reading

New Jersey luxury RE/MAX franchise acquires indie competitor

The newly combined company will have five offices in the Jersey Shore region, and will focus on the luxury end of the market. Continue reading

United Wholesale Mortgage purchase loan business up 288%

UWM CEO Mat Ishbia emphasized the dramatic growth in purchase loan volume, saying the company’s relationships with mortgage brokers will help it stay profitable as mortgage rates increase and refinancings dry up. Continue reading

Lawmakers urge investigation into Zillow acquisition of ShowingTime

Rep. Ken Buck and Sen. Mike Lee, ranking members of the House and Senate antitrust subcommittees, have asked the FTC to “closely examine competition issues” in real estate. Continue reading

Relationship-first CRM Cloze keeps getting better

Cloze’s latest updates fortify long-term relationships using a unique newsletter builder that cleverly coalesces content automation with agent personalization. Continue reading

Cindy Crawford sells Beverly Hills home to Whatsapp co-founder

Crawford and her husband Rande Gerber originally listed the home for $16 million in 2020. Continue reading

Nominations close this Friday for the prestigious Inman Golden I Club

The highest honor in luxury real estate, the Golden I Club is accepting nominations only until Friday, Aug. 20. Winners will be celebrated at Luxury Connect, Oct. 25-26, 2021 Continue reading