BridgeMLS adds Roomvo AI visualizations to search platform

Homebuyers using bridgeMLS’ search site can now virtually redesign rooms using Roomvo’s Inspire tool. The tool includes preset design styles, wall and floor finishings, and decor add-ons. Continue reading

NAR, Mortgage Bankers Association back CFPB nominee

The National Association of Realtors and several other housing groups urged Congress to confirm Consumer Financial Protection Bureau nominee Jonathan McKernan, noting he has a “wealth of experience” to lead the financial watchdog. Continue reading

Century 21 lifetime Easterseals donations reaches $141M

Century 21 franchisees donated $2.6 million to Easterseals in 2024, bringing lifetime donations to $141 million. Easterseals supports people with limited mobility and health challenges to live more independent lives. Continue reading

Century 21 lifetime Easterseals donations reaches $141M

Century 21 franchisees donated $2.6 million to Easterseals in 2024, bringing lifetime donations to $141 million. Easterseals supports people with limited mobility and health challenges to live more independent lives. Continue reading

Airbnb hosts leave site over co-founder’s DOGE work

Airbnb co-founder Joe Gebbia has pledged to work for the Department of Government Efficiency. Airbnb hosts aren’t happy about it. Continue reading

CoStar makes bid to buy REA Group classifieds rival in Australia

CoStar is eying Australian real estate classifieds firm Domain for a rumored $2.7 billion. The purchase would put it toe-to-toe with News Corp, which owns REA Group, Australia’s largest classifieds firm. Continue reading

CoStar Group posts 55th-straight quarter of revenue growth in Q4

Virginia-based portal CoStar Group grew its revenue 11 percent in Q4, to $709 million, executives said Tuesday. Traffic to Homes.com Network remained steady, with 110 million average monthly unique visitors. Continue reading

Gary Keller says agents must accept ‘easy deals’ are dead

At Keller Williams’ annual Family Reunion, franchise co-founder Gary Keller said 2025 won’t be any better than 2024 — but agents can still thrive if they’re willing to dig in and use market headwinds to their advantage. Continue reading

Zillow CEO lauds remote work as portal reveals plan to slash space

Zillow CEO Jeremy Wacksman said the company expects its leasing costs to drop by about $16 million over the next four years and anticipates earning $26 million in sublease income during the same period. Continue reading

Windermere reinforces DEI pledge with appointment of new director

Brooks Glenn will serve as the Seattle-based brokerage’s diversity, equity and inclusion director. President OB Jacobi said Windermere “feels strongly” that now is the time to bolster DEI efforts. Continue reading