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

The ultimate guide to grammar, syntax and real estate writing

From using ChatGPT to enhance your writing to avoiding simple errors in communication, this guide is designed to help you target your most common mistakes and make your writing more effective. Continue reading

Black households led first-time homebuyer market in 2024

Despite a nationwide dip in first-time homeownership, Black buyers have bucked the trend in 2024, leading the market with 62 percent purchasing their first home, according to new data released by Zillow Thursday. This continues a growing trend, with Bl… Continue reading

Crye-Leike brokerages are all 1 entity, Gibson plaintiffs tell court

In a new legal filing, homeseller plaintiffs in a commission lawsuit in Missouri dispute Crye-Leike’s claim that its six brokerages are separate and covered by NAR settlement. Continue reading

10 ways brokers can elevate their agent recruiting game

Get passionate and intentional about real estate recruiting, and see what a difference it makes in your real estate business, ERA’s Alex Vidal writes. Continue reading

Compass snaps up major Washington DC luxury brokerage

Washington Fine Properties operates in Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia and has about 150 agents. The company’s leadership team will remain in place after joining Compass. Continue reading

No, the Washington DC housing market isn’t crashing amid layoffs

A social media frenzy suggested government layoffs are tanking the housing market in the nation’s capital. But economists armed with data tell Inman it’s mostly business as usual in D.C. Continue reading

Broker Spotlight: Emily Duke, LUX Denver ERA Powered

Find out how this broker-owner and her team are implementing “purpose-driven leadership” to deliver exceptional experiences tailored to their clients’ needs. Continue reading

10 luxury lessons learned from NOT selling Michael Jordan’s estate

Failure isn’t final. “Sellebrity” agent Kofi Nartey offers hard-won wisdom for excelling with the world’s most sophisticated clients after 22 years. Continue reading