The US is getting more diverse — and moving to the West

Shifts in demographics and geographies will reshape how Americans think of housing, new data from the U.S. Census Bureau shows. Continue reading

NorCal Better Homes and Gardens, Coldwell Banker franchises merge

The new company, which is based in the heart of California Wine Country, will have more than 150 agents working out of 11 offices. Continue reading

Compass CEO: There’s ‘incredible’ demand from foreign buyers

Robert Reffkin also said he expects the New York City real estate market to rebound, and that housing in general should thrive in the near-term future. Continue reading

Deadly shooting shows Airbnb’s no-party rule can be hard to enforce

A California house party resulted in a deadly shooting. The party was thrown without the consent of the host, Airbnb says. Continue reading

‘Our office completely burned down’: Agents flee as homes go up in flames

The Dixie Fire has burned nearly half a million acres in Northern California, and won’t be under control for weeks. The blaze highlights the hotter, more fiery reality facing the western U.S. Continue reading

Looking back: A brief history of real estate team crackdowns

A new Connecticut law that limits team names is just the latest in a list of regulations impacting real estate teams and their branding. Continue reading

BHGRE adds a record-breaking 14 new affiliates in 2021

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate added a record number of new affiliates during the first half of 2021. The brand strengthened its presence in California and opened its first office in Alaska. Continue reading

Meet the 2 agents on California’s gubernatorial recall election ballot

Agents David Bramante (R) and Kevin Paffrath (D) both made the ballot, and are hoping for the chance to make their mark on California politics. Continue reading

Summer is the season for rental scams, Better Business Bureau says

Renters face the greatest financial losses due to scams during summer months, as peak moving season arrives and the rental scammers emerge. Continue reading

Los Angeles team jumps from Compass to rival The Agency

In the latest salvo of an intensifying rivalry between brokerages, a prominent team in Los Angeles is leaving Compass and forming a new team inside of competitor The Agency, the latter brokerage announced Monday. The team departing Compass includes lea… Continue reading