RE/MAX in 2022: Modernizing the franchise model, teams and more

Creating a robust teams structure, filtering out industry noise and innovating the franchise model are all challenges RE/MAX faces in 2022. Continue reading

Biggie Smalls former Brooklyn apartment sells for $2M

The iconic rapper’s former two-bedroom apartment, located in the Fort Greene neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York, closed on Dec. 14 for $2 million, after listing three months earlier for $1.7 million. Continue reading

Zillow in 2022: How one of the biggest names in real estate recovers from its biggest stumble

Zillow started 2021 ascendant but finished by bowing out of iBuying. The coming year will test the portal’s ability to pivot. Continue reading

The luxury market in 2021: sky-high prices, scandals and acquisitions

The luxury housing market had a strong year in 2021 as high-net-worth individuals continued to buy and sell homes at a quick pace. The market saw big acquisitions, eye-popping deals and exciting new trends. Continue reading

Home sells for $1M over asking and, well, San Francisco is just insane

The home’s previous owner purchased the property from the same agents two years earlier for $1.4 million, only to turn it around earlier this year for a whopping $3.5 million — reportedly in just three days. Continue reading

Redfin in 2022: Does slow and steady ultimately win the race?

Redfin is an iBuyer, a brokerage and a portal. But the company is also known for taking a more conservative approach to growth than some rivals. Continue reading

Compass will give agents $10K for training and coaching

The 10×10 Business Growth Challenge will pay individual agents and team leaders to participate in various training programs over the course of 10 weeks. Continue reading

Real estate in 2021 was weird, wild and always unpredictable

The year saw explosive rivalries, wild stock market performances and plenty of rage. Continue reading

The 10 hottest housing markets to watch in 2022

The top U.S. housing markets for 2022 are mostly affordable tech hubs with outdoor recreational opportunities that have become attractive alternatives to pricier coastal markets of late. Continue reading

Compass is sweeping down the plains with new Ranch Division

Over the past year, homebuyers and homesellers have been trading urban living for luxurious lifestyles near beaches, mountains and the open range. Now, Compass is aiming to help consumers who prefer a farm to a condo with its newly minted Ranch and Lan… Continue reading