Inventories on track to normalize in 40% of US markets this year

After growing by 22 percent last year, inventory is “a bright spot for a market that’s been dealing with deep deficits in recent years,” according to ICE Mortgage Monitor report for February. Continue reading

Texas-based mega MLS will no longer require Realtor membership

The Austin Board of Realtors’ Unlock MLS will offer non-Realtor subscriptions starting June 1. Continue reading

Orchard blooms in 2 new markets — Nashville and Phoenix

Orchard customers can choose to “move first” using a buy-before-sell structure or seek a fast cash-offer sales scenario, as well as select a traditional sales process. Continue reading

6 new technologies shaping the future of residential development

Brad Hargreaves, editor of “Thesis Driven,” shared how he believes emerging technologies surrounding home equity, AI, ADUs, property development, off-the-grid living and driverless cars will impact residential development. Continue reading

The Real Brokerage reaches 25K-agent milestone

After adding 1,000 agents per month in 2024, Real said January could become its most productive hiring month in company history. Continue reading

KW sues InsideRE for trademark infringement over BoldTrail

InsideRE’s use of the word “bold” and the color purple in a rebrand of the product formerly known as kvCORE make its branding “confusingly similar” to KW’s BOLD product, the company claimed. Continue reading

Austin’s Spyglass joins Real under Private Label model

Spyglass is coming aboard via the Private Label program, which gives independent brokerages access to Real’s internal software solutions and its cascading efficiencies while sustaining their existing consumer-facing brand. Continue reading

Tracy Tutor and her team leave Douglas Elliman for Compass

The Tracy Tutor Team expanded operations into Texas in 2022 and now hold a portfolio of nearly $550 million in listings. Tutor said the move will help solidify her hold in California and Texas while presenting an opportunity to grow into other markets. Continue reading

Real estate is still processing Aug. 17 and Clear Cooperation

During a panel at Inman Connect Austin on Wednesday, Rachel Hocevar of Compass and Romeo Manzanilla of @properties Christie’s International Real Estate discussed the implications of industry shakeups. Continue reading

Now a Texas license holder, Tracy Tutor has entered her cowboy era

The Tracy Tutor Team founder told Inman about her recent transition into Texas, market challenges and her thoughts on hot-button industry issues like the Clear Cooperation policy. Continue reading