Sale of 290-acre estate breaks records in New York’s Hudson Valley

The property, known as Steen Valetje, was sold to an unknown buyer by owner Suzy Welch, wife of the late former General Electric CEO Jack Welch, for $18.5M. Continue reading

After 2 years of hikes, rental market may be bound for ‘complete reversal’

Yet another sign of a widespread housing slowdown emerged as monthly rent price acceleration declined after 20 consecutive months of rapid increases, new data suggests. Continue reading

Housing inflation isn’t slowing yet. And it may prove tough to tame

The slowing housing market has yet to significantly reduce costs for most Americans. But economists believe more rate hikes may be on the way. Continue reading

Marketing startup Collabra hires former Zillow, eXp Realty execs

Eric Bloomquist, Tara Clark and Cynthia Nowak all join the growing marketing company shortly after it launched a new platform for agents. The trio brings a ‘combined 60 years’ of experience. Continue reading

Coldwell Banker brokerages merge to become 6th largest US affiliate

Kansas-based Coldwell Banker Plaza will merge with Oklahoma-based Coldwell Banker Select. Combined, the two brokerages closed approximately $2.5 billion in sales in 2021. Continue reading

RE/MAX and broker franchisee settle suits over agent recruiting

The real estate franchisor alleged broker Jimmy Dulin funneled agents to eXp while Dulin’s counterclaim alleged RE/MAX allowed other franchises to recruit away his agents. Continue reading

Women in real estate are having a moment, and it’s about damn time

Women in real estate are having a moment, and it’s way overdue. WomanUp! co-founder Sara Sutachan and others share their favorite moments from this year’s 2022 conference. Continue reading

It’s not about you! 15 reasons past clients go with another agent

There are many reasons a past client or current friend may not reach out to you as their real estate agent, and here are just 15 of them from broker Teresa Boardman, who says it’s best not to take it personally. Continue reading