MLS hacked? Solid Earth’s Passkey authentication aims to lock it down

It’s not uncommon for MLS platforms and industry data sources to be caught in hacks or phishing attempts, which puts all members at risk. Continue reading

Lake Homes Realty branches out with new firm for mountain homes

The standalone brokerage will service clients across 21 states to start, with a focus on homes at elevation, with a mountain view, or those within a community shaped by the mountains. Continue reading

Investors contemplate options amid market shift: The Download

As investors see local markets and rental prices soften, they’ve started to unload underperforming inventory at a record pace. Continue reading

Real estate investors are unloading homes at record clip to stem losses

In 2024, investors drove 11 percent of all U.S. home sales — the highest share in more than two decades. That translates to nearly 509,000 properties sold, according to data released Tuesday by Realtor.com. Continue reading

Realty 1 Georgia adopts new name after joining Century 21 network

Century 21 Real Estate is growing its presence across Georgia with the addition of Realty 1 Georgia, now operating as Century 21 Realty 1 Professionals, the firm recently announced. The brokerage, led by broker-owner Angela Whitmire, serves Covington, … Continue reading

Ocusell, Restb.ai deal aims to sharpen MLS listing input

The deal with Restb.ai will benefit users of Ocusell List, the company’s core product. The integration will speed property information input through automated AI descriptions as well as improve RESO-compliant tagging. Continue reading

EXp, Weichert win preliminary commission settlement approval

The companies settled in a case known as Hooper. Their settlements have been the subject of months of legal wrangling over allegations that they shopped around for the best deal. Continue reading

What does it take to sell a home every 75 minutes? The Download

Legendary Texas world-record holder Ben Caballero shares the secrets that allowed him to sell 7,000 homes last year. Continue reading

Want to sell 7K houses in a year? Here’s how Ben Caballero does it

Last week, Caballero set new world records after selling 7,722 homes in 2024 and inking $3.92 billion in volume. The agent, who works exclusively with builders in Texas, shared his tips with Inman. Continue reading

Evergreen Home Loans pursuing national expansion strategy

Bellevue, Washington-based Evergreen hires Wells Fargo and Bank of America veteran Andrew Leff as head of national business development as it continues to expand beyond its roots as a regional independent mortgage bank. Continue reading