Realtor.com CEO is ready to ‘turn off’ Clear Cooperation debate

At Inman Connect San Diego, Realtor.com CEO Damian Eales said it’s time to turn the page on Clear Cooperation and focus on solving issues that will improve consumers’ main challenge — affordability. Continue reading

Kevin Sears says NAR ‘is going in the right direction’ since commission suit

Sears was optimistic, but said that NAR membership is projected to drop by 150,000 members and that the organization will face a $30 million deficit. Continue reading

June contract signings signal rock-bottom end to 2025

Pending home sales dropped on a monthly and annual basis in June, according to the National Association of Realtors. Economists are split on what the decline means for the market as homebuyers navigate wider economic fears. Continue reading

Anywhere inks enterprise deal with powerhouse platform Canva

Anywhere Real Estate affiliates will have free access to Canva Enterprise starting the fourth quarter of 2025. The platform includes preloaded branded templates and seamless integration into Anywhere’s other marketing platforms. Continue reading

Slowing price growth still doesn’t open doors for homebuyers

Home price growth slowed to the lowest level in two years in May. However, market pressures, primarily from elevated mortgage rates, mean buyers are still struggling to afford homes. Continue reading

Anywhere looks to AI as headwinds subdue revenue growth to 1%

Market headwinds kept franchisor Anywhere’s revenue growth nearly flat during the second quarter. However, a July activity boost and continued AI innovations are keeping the company’s spirits high. Continue reading

Coldwell CEO encourages leaders to give up the M&A ‘chase’

Ahead of Inman Connect San Diego, Coldwell Banker Realty president and CEO Kamini Lane talks about industry consolidation and the power of adopting a highly selective M&A strategy. Continue reading

Former LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance CEO facing civil suit, multiple criminal charges

The Alliance is seeking six figures in damages from Ryan Weyandt, who resigned as CEO last year. Weyandt is also facing felony charges for alleged possession of explicit content of minors. Continue reading

Mortgage rate woes undercut June new home sales

Despite ample inventory and more affordable prices, seasonally adjusted new residential sales dropped 6.6 percent annually. Experts attributed the drop to mortgage rates as the primary cause. Continue reading