Low-fee brokers can offer quality, full service for less: Watchdog

“All low-commission brokers employ at least some competent, experienced agents,” but sellers should comparison shop, according to a new analysis by advocacy group Consumer Policy Center. Continue reading

Commissions in dollars, not percentages, help consumers

The Consumer Policy Center argues that percentage-based commissions give buyers’ agents a “backward incentive” and that consumers now have a chance to save money. Continue reading

6 new technologies shaping the future of residential development

Brad Hargreaves, editor of “Thesis Driven,” shared how he believes emerging technologies surrounding home equity, AI, ADUs, property development, off-the-grid living and driverless cars will impact residential development. Continue reading

Stay tuned: The tumult of 2024 leaves real estate on a cliffhanger

What will happen with the commission litigation? Which companies may merge? How will consumers behave? The only thing that’s certain is that real estate’s next episode will be big. Continue reading