Agents scramble to find housing for those displaced by LA wildfires

As wildfires burned through LA County over the past three days, thousands of people were suddenly in need of temporary housing. The surge in demand is poised to create a spike in rental prices, agents said. Continue reading

DOJ asks appeals court to speak in REX case against NAR, Zillow

Attorneys for the DOJ’s Antitrust Division on Wednesday submitted a request to provide an oral argument alongside REX, Zillow and NAR in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit on Feb. 13. Continue reading

Ally Financial’s exit from mortgage will impact Better, HouseCanary

Ally, which originated $1 billion in mortgages in 2023 through a partnership with Better and is an investor in the company, is laying off hundreds of employees. Continue reading

Home tours are on the rise — but buyers aren’t making offers

Mortgage rates continue to be a thorn in homebuyers’ side into the new year, as evidenced by a downturn in contract signings despite greater home tour activity. Redfin’s latest market report revealed its Homebuyer Demand Index, a seasonally adjusted me… Continue reading

7 no-BS steps to grow your real estate business in 2025

Ready to get growing in the new year? Jimmy Burgess shares practical, actionable strategies to help you meet your goals. Continue reading

Douglas Elliman brings on Bassick Advisors Group in Massachusetts

The Massachusetts-based luxury firm previously known as Bassick Advisors Private Brokerage has shed its indie status to join Elliman as a team. It will operate out of the brokerage’s Boston and Wellesley offices. Continue reading

Erin Hovan announces Hovan Property Group’s move to Compass

Hovan Property Group will shift from Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Robert Paul Properties in Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut, where it currently holds active brokerage licenses. Continue reading

Turmoil for Las Vegas Realtors erupts with leadership shakeup

Chaos carried into the new year with the abrupt resignations of two past presidents. In response, 2025 President-Elect George Kypreos released a video addressing concerns with the association. Continue reading

How to build a million-dollar business with new construction

Looking for a way to fight the lock-in effect in your market? According to real estate expert Ricky Carruth, new construction and builder incentives are the keys. Continue reading

Huddle Up: Mission Realty Advisors’ team success blueprint

Coach Melanie Klein shares how Eric Johnson and Melissa Raynor have built a team that is more than just successful — it’s exceptional. Continue reading