Keller Williams pledges support for inclusion with Natalie Davis hire

Davis, a broker and coach, will replace Julia Lashay Israel as Keller Williams’ head of Community Growth. The appointment reflects the franchisor’s commitment to inclusivity, executives said. Continue reading

Texas governor attempts to squash Muslim residential development

On Sunday, Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced that he’d halted development on a Muslim mixed-use project in Plano due to several alleged violations. However, the developers said Abbott’s investigations are unfounded and rooted in Islamophobia. Continue reading

CoStar Group to acquire REA Group competitor Domain for $1.9B

Two months after purchasing a 17 percent stake in REA Group competitor Domain, CoStar Group has reached an acquisition deal of $1.9 billion. The bid still faces approval from Domain shareholders and Australian officials. Continue reading

Homes.com will ‘boost’ listings that are banned on Zillow: Florance

CoStar CEO Andy Florance on Thursday said the “Boost” tool it rolled out on April 29 will now be available for brokers and homeowners who have been thwarted by Zillow’s private listing ban. Continue reading

Vija Williams leaves Place for coaching position at Cheplak Live

Industry veteran Vija Williams has left award-winning proptech platform Place for Cheplak Live. In her new position, Williams will focus on delivering high-level coaching to team leaders and broker-owners. Continue reading

Keller Williams appoints new chief financial, operating officers

Two months after naming a new CEO, Keller Williams has chosen Tim Dieffenbacher and Stacie Herron to lead the franchisor’s financial and operations teams. Continue reading

Fathom Holdings promotes 2 execs in strategic growth, mortgage roles

Sean Varin and Paul Marsh have been promoted to senior roles at Fathom Holdings and Fathom Holdings’ subsidiary, Encompass Lending Group. The duo will be responsible for stoking growth opportunities at both companies. Continue reading

Redfin unfazed by 2% revenue drop as it finalizes deal with Rocket

Despite a year-over-year decline in Q1, CEO Glenn Kelman voiced confidence in a statement on Tuesday as Redfin continued to finalize its $1.75 billion all-stock merger with Rocket Companies. Continue reading

$91M Northwest Arkansas indie joins Keller Williams

HomeQuest Realty has returned to Keller Williams after seven years away from the Texas-based franchisor. The firm, which closed $91.9 million in 2024 sales volume, will now operate as Curtis Realty Group. Continue reading