BuildOps $127M Series C advances AI construction software

Commercial construction technology company BuildOps has arrived at “unicorn” status — a valuation of $1 billion — upon closing a Series C round of funding totaling $127 million. Continue reading

US home lending giant Rocket Mortgage bidding Canada adieu

Canadian mortgage strategist blames the country’s securitization market, which allows the country’s six biggest banks to sell mortgages to investors but is closed to smaller lenders. Continue reading

The Real Brokerage posts billion-dollar revenue benchmark in 2024

The Real Brokerage brought in more than 10,000 new agents in 2024 while surpassing a $1 billion in annual revenue, according to fourth-quarter and fiscal-year earnings Thursday. Continue reading

Trump orders boost in US timber production, foreign lumber probe

President Donald Trump on Saturday signed an order aimed at increasing U.S. timber production and launched an investigation into the risks that foreign lumber imports pose to national security. Continue reading

Inflation is cooling. But is the economy about to crash?

After moving in the wrong direction for three months, annual inflation cooled to 2.5 percent in January. But the biggest drop in consumer spending since February 2021 has one model predicting that the economy is shrinking. Continue reading

RE/MAX agrees to pay $5.5M to settle Canadian commission suit

The company agreed to unspecified business practice changes and to make the payment to move forward from the commission lawsuits in Canada, which largely mirrored those filed in the U.S. Continue reading

Trump signals tariffs on Canada, Mexico will take effect March 4

There’s rising anxiety among investors and consumers about the potential impacts of a trade war, surveys show, with stock prices and bond yields retreating as March 4 deadline looms. Continue reading

Century 21 lifetime Easterseals donations reaches $141M

Century 21 franchisees donated $2.6 million to Easterseals in 2024, bringing lifetime donations to $141 million. Easterseals supports people with limited mobility and health challenges to live more independent lives. Continue reading

Century 21 lifetime Easterseals donations reaches $141M

Century 21 franchisees donated $2.6 million to Easterseals in 2024, bringing lifetime donations to $141 million. Easterseals supports people with limited mobility and health challenges to live more independent lives. Continue reading

RE/MAX turns $5.8M profit in Q4 despite 10th straight revenue dip

A drop in expenses was enough to offset falling revenue from franchise fees and annual dues that make up about 70 percent of RE/MAX’s revenue, the company said on Thursday. Continue reading