Ahead of Q3 earnings, Inman took a dive into the top five real estate portals’ traffic data. Zillow still leads the pack, but stiff competition has emerged from old — and new — industry entrants. Continue reading
Keller Williams is set to open its latest master franchise in Willemstad, Curaçao. With its opening, the Texas franchisor will have nine master franchises across the Caribbean. Continue reading
Fargo-based agent Kyle Olson lost his father to Alzheimer’s in 2018. Since then, Olson has raised more than $40,000 for the Alzheimer’s Association through several record-breaking open house events. Continue reading
The Atlanta-based broker is leaving Ansley Real Estate with Christie’s International and taking her team, known as “The Diamond Squad,” along with her to Coldwell Banker Realty, Inman has learned exclusively. Continue reading
After four years with Side Real Estate, OWN Real Estate founder Wilson Leung has brought his team back to Keller Williams. OWN’s 19 agents closed 80 transactions worth $107.1 million in 2022. Continue reading
Redfin’s latest survey of 5,000 buyers and renters reveals LGBTQ+ consumers disproportionately struggle with a lack of family support, saving a down payment and finding communities that protect gender, sexual and racial diversity. Continue reading
Economists, homeowners and agents broke down the alarming but true cost of buying property in 2023, telling Intel that rising rates and home prices are only the start for wallet-stretched buyers. Continue reading
NYC-based brokerage Compass has acquired Realty Austin and Realty San Antonio for an undisclosed amount. The brokerage closed $5.24B in 2022 sales volume. Continue reading
Compass has recruited 15 agents from an Ocean City, New Jersey, RE/MAX franchise, 10 of whom will serve as principal agents. The new recruits represent $136 million in 2022 sales volume. Continue reading
The LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance is partnering with the California Association of Realtors, AREAA and NAHREP to combat real estate discrimination against homebuyers from diverse communities. Continue reading