Record down payments reveal a divided housing market

According to a new report from Realtor.com, the national average down payment hit 14.4 percent and $30,250 in the fourth quarter. Continue reading

Keller Williams franchisees target Veronica Figueroa in recruit lawsuit

Three Orlando, Florida, area franchisees claim Figueroa benefited when Joseph Firmin, her director of growth with The Fig Team at eXp Realty, allegedly broke a non-solicitation agreement. Continue reading

Keller Williams franchisees target Veronica Figueroa in recruit lawsuit

Three Orlando, Florida, area franchisees claim Figueroa benefited when Joseph Firmin, her director of growth with The Fig Team at eXp Realty, allegedly broke a non-solicitation agreement. Continue reading

Build-to-rent homes hit record high in 2024 with no signs of slowing

In 2024, a record 39,000 single-family rental homes were completed, marking a 15.5 percent jump from the previous year, according to a Point2Homes analysis of Yardi Matrix data released Wednesday. Continue reading

Transitions, eliminated positions, acquisitions: Inman’s Top 5

Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers. Continue reading

Teams Spotlight: Daniel Matusiak, The Action Group

Find out how this Florida team creates winning outcomes for some of the world’s most discerning clients in their coastal market. Continue reading

Estate Media brings on Chad Carroll and Dawn McKenna

With the collaboration, Carroll and McKenna will generate original content directed at other real estate professionals through the company’s industry-focused segment and homebuyers and sellers through the brand’s more consumer-focused arm. Continue reading

Alexanders fire back against Side in counterclaim

The brothers have filed a counterclaim against the white-label firm, alleging that it manufactured events surrounding their disassociation from Side. They have also filed an opposition to Side’s motion for contempt against them. Continue reading

EXCLUSIVE: Restb.ai leads 10 more MLSs in march to data efficiency

Ten additional multiple listing services have hired Barcelona’s Restb.ai to amp up the pace and sophistication of how listing data is populated, made compliant and broadcast to consumers. Continue reading

MLSs scramble to assess and implement new NAR MLS policy

While some MLS executives praised the “flexibility” offered by the delayed marketing category that will accompany NAR’s Clear Cooperation Policy, its potential repercussions are still unclear. Continue reading