Rent is now more affordable than buying in every major US market

Austin and Seattle were the friendliest cities for renters as the monthly mortgage payment on a starter home in each of the top 50 cities soared above the average rent by more than $1,000. Continue reading

US home price growth accelerates in January at fastest pace since ’22

The S&P Core Logic Case-Schiller National Home Price Index tallied a 6 percent annual increase in January, reaching its fastest annual rate in more than a year, according to data released Tuesday. Continue reading

Dave Liniger celebrates 50 years of RE/MAX in book ‘The Perfect 10’

In his second book, “The Perfect 10,” RE/MAX co-founder and Chairman Dave Liniger leans on 50 years at the brokerage’s helm to offer keys for leading during moments of intense change. Continue reading

Former Keller Williams agents sue over profit share changes

One of the class-action suits seeks $250 million in damages while the other is asking the court for a preliminary injunction stopping Keller Williams from distributing profit share payments. Continue reading

DOJ launches criminal probe into RealPage amid rent-fixing scandal

The DOJ opened its investigation into the property management software firm as well as several multifamily building operators who authorities believe collaborated in a “price-fixing combination.” Continue reading

NYC’s ‘worst landlord’ attacked first day of 2-month Rikers sentence

New York City’s worst landlord, Daniel Ohebshalom, was punched on Friday during an inmate brawl at Rikers. Ohebshalom was sentenced for failing to fix more than 700 housing violations. Continue reading

Let’s debunk 7 mainstream media falsehoods, post-NAR settlement

Premier Sotheby’s International Realty President and CEO Budge Huskey corrects the record on commissions — and the potential impact of the NAR settlement on buyers, sellers and agents. Continue reading

Squatting is having a moment. Ignore it

A few high-profile squatting cases have gone viral in recent days, but no available data actually indicates the practice of unlawfully occupying property has become more frequent. Continue reading

New-home sales fall abruptly in February for first time in 3 months

Sales of newly built homes slipped a modest 0.3 percent between January and February to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 662,000, according to data released Monday by the U.S. Census Bureau. Continue reading

A man is the face of SERHANT., but the firm is powered by women

You probably know Ryan Serhant and Josh Team pretty well, but how about the firm’s female leaders who are helping to drive it to success? Continue reading