‘Blueprint’ of Berkshire Hathaway, Charlie Munger, dies at 99

Longtime Berkshire Hathaway Vice Chairman Charlie Munger died on Tuesday. Munger was credited with building Berkshire Hathaway into the behemoth it is today, which includes an expansive portfolio of real estate and insurance companies. Continue reading

Signs of a buyer’s market emerge as homeseller concessions return

More than a third of all home sales featured a concession in the past 3 months, according to new data and agents who told Inman that they’re beginning to see signs of a buyer’s market unfold. Continue reading

Sitzer | Burnett defendants bulk up lawyer bench to prep for appeal

The National Association of Realtors and Keller Williams have hired former U.S. solicitors general to help them beat back the multibillion-dollar verdict. Continue reading

Los Angeles agent Gary Glass joins Christie’s International Real Estate

The agent with “an unmatched sales record” is moving to AKG | Christie’s International Real Estate after a 32-year career with Berkshire Hathaway, according to the company. Continue reading

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices unveils updated branding

The company refreshes its brand identity for the main franchise and luxury brands ahead of its 10th anniversary. The new look will roll out through a phased approach starting this week, the company said. Continue reading

Long & Foster expands to South Carolina’s Lowcountry

The HomeServices of America subsidiary has more than 9,000 agents in over 200 offices in Washington, D.C., and 7 states along the East Coast, from South Carolina to New Jersey. Continue reading

Berkshire Hathaway-owned lender settles redlining case with DOJ

This case is the first-ever redlining settlement against a mortgage company and the second-largest such settlement in DOJ history. Continue reading

How masterminds helped this office close 13,400 transaction sides

Vince Leisey, founder and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Ambassador Real Estate, believes masterminding is the No. 1 thing agents should commit to for success in their businesses. He shares with Jimmy Burgess his highly effective mastermind for… Continue reading

Zillow, Opendoor and Compass debut on the Fortune 500

The companies all debuted within a few slots of established player Realogy, and highlight both the role of tech in real estate and the rise of bitter rivalries. Continue reading

Berkshire Hathaway sees real estate income plummet

The operator of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices saw net income from real estate fall 75 percent year over year, according to earnings released at so-called “Woodstock of Capitalism” this weekend. Continue reading