Brokerages, portals react to NAR’s decision to save Clear Cooperation

Executives mostly applauded NAR’s decision to salvage the policy Tuesday, saying the trade group struck the right balance between reform and preservation. But the change didn’t satisfy everyone. Continue reading

CoStar advances talks to purchase REA Group competitor Domain

CoStar Group and Nine Entertainment have reportedly begun negotiating the acquisition of Domain, the second largest real estate classifieds firm in Australia behind News Corp-owned REA Group. Nine’s target price is AUD 2.79 billion. Continue reading

Inman Connect San Diego: Real estate’s future takes the stage

Learn from real estate’s best and brightest in the business, all while growing your network and meeting like-minded passionate and driven professional peers. Continue reading

The US is short 3.8M homes — Realtor.com wants to fix that

Despite builders’ best efforts, America’s 3.8 million housing gap won’t be closed until 2032, according to a new analysis. Realtor.com is aiming to expedite that timeline with a new zoning campaign. Continue reading

Realtor.com moves headquarters from Santa Clara to Austin, Texas

Six years after opening an office in Austin, Realtor.com is making the space its new headquarters. The company said it has more than 400 employees in Texas and now plans to add “hundreds more.” Continue reading

Realtor.com parent Move posts first revenue bump in 10 quarters

Realtor.com parent company Move’s revenues grew 2 percent year over year to $130 million in Q2. However, market headwinds are still suppressing lead volume and traffic growth. Continue reading

Zillow, not CoStar, is Realtor.com’s biggest competitor, Eales insists

As the rivalry with CoStar Group simmers, Realtor.com CEO Damian Eales is focused on housing policy and bridging gaps between the industry and consumers, he told a crowd Thursday at ICNY. Continue reading

What’s next under President-elect Trump’s 2nd term? The economy

Inflation and sticky mortgage rates undercut the housing market in 2024. President Trump has vowed to force both metrics down — but conflicting economic policies may make that goal difficult. Continue reading

Eliminating ‘Days on Market’ will hurt clients — and your commission

With some calling for the removal of “Days on Market” data on listings, broker Cara Ameer warns that consumers need context, insight and advice — and concealing the information is a disservice. Continue reading

Inman Connect New York Power Players: Spotlight on the C-Suite 

Inman Connect New York is renowned for gathering the brightest minds in real estate, offering unparalleled access to expert insights and networking opportunities. This January, join industry leaders at the Hilton Midtown for transformative discussions … Continue reading