Recent survey highlights housing priorities ahead of 2024 election

According to the survey, approximately 41.6 percent of U.S. homeowners believe that Donald Trump is best suited to maintain high home values, while 35.3 percent favor Kamala Harris for this role. Although homeowners generally see high home values as be… Continue reading

Election anxiety is keeping first-time homebuyers at bay: Redfin

Nearly a fourth of first-time homebuyers are delaying their plans due to election anxiety, according to Redfin’s latest market analysis published on Tuesday. The Seattle-based portal teamed with market research company Ipsos to survey 1,802 homeowners … Continue reading

Compass scoops up NYC star agent from The Agency

Daniel Blatman also previously worked at Douglas Elliman and Triplemint. He joins Compass during a period of intense competition for top-producing agents. Continue reading

Side sues embattled Alexander brothers, citing breach of contract

After facing a series of lawsuits this summer from women alleging rape, the Alexander brothers are now contending with a new legal action against them from Side, which had backed their luxury firm. Continue reading

How to unlock the power of AI as you build your real estate team

By adopting AI thoughtfully and strategically, Verl Workman writes, companies can enhance efficiency, productivity and innovation. Continue reading

Hispanic, Black homeowners are narrowing home value gap: Zillow

The typical Hispanic-owned home is now valued 11.9 percent below that of a non-Hispanic white-owned home, the smallest property value gap on record, according to a Zillow analysis released Monday. Continue reading

Floify teams with Argyle for income and employment authentication

Mortgage tech provider Floify’s partnership allows lenders to perform Freddie Mac- and Fannie Mae-compliant verifications without leaving the Floify platform, executives announced Thursday. Continue reading

RLTYco poised for growth with 2 new executive hires

Eric Zollinger has newly been named head of sales and Marcelo Lavanhini chief financial officer, RLTYco has informed Inman. The hires were made as RLTYco preps to expand its services into major luxury markets across the country. Continue reading

Collusion in plain sight: The danger lurking in state association forms

In an analysis of more than 20 forms from various states, coach Darryl Davis identified a disturbing pattern: identical clauses between competing entities that suggest a dangerous level of collusion. Continue reading

Without these 2 policy changes, more antitrust suits are inevitable

The legal scrutiny over antitrust practices has heightened, with a particular focus on policies that may stifle competition and hinder consumer choice, coach Darryl Davis writes. Continue reading