Compass to acquire Anywhere in $1.6B deal, capping rise to top

The upstart Compass had already grown to the top residential brokerage by sales volume. Now, it’s moving to acquire its chief rival. Continue reading

How the growing buyer power shift is reshaping the real estate market

The week on The Download: After years of frustration, homebuyers are finally back in the driver’s seat in many markets. Continue reading

How to wow clients and win every time: Now Streaming

Learn practical strategies to earn trust, stand out with transparency and create a referral-ready client culture that drives lasting success. Continue reading

Innovation, acquisition and the art of scaling smart: Now Streaming

Top industry leaders share their strategies for scaling a real estate brokerage so that it’s not just growing bigger; it’s growing smarter. Continue reading

Inside the mind of today’s homebuyers: Now Streaming

Understand the psychology of Gen Z, millennial and high-end buyers in this compelling and timely panel discussion. Continue reading

Homebuyers are out in force and mortgage rates are coming down

With 7.24 million Americans out of work in July and payroll growth slowing, the Fed is expected to pivot from fighting inflation to preserving jobs. Continue reading

Sellers outnumber buyers by 36% — but that figure is starting to shrink

In the past two months, the total number of homesellers in the market has fallen from a peak of 1.96 million in May to 1.95 million in July, Redfin reported. As sellers realize that homebuyers have the upper hand now, some are opting out of the market … Continue reading

NAR sees existing-home sales rise ‘ever so slightly’ in July

Existing-home sales edged up in July, as increasing inventory and improving affordability pushed more homebuyers into the market. The sale of single-family, townhomes, condominiums, and co-ops increased 2 percent month-over-month and 0.8 percent year-o… Continue reading

Summer sales have hit their slowest pace in 10 years

A growing number of homes sitting longer on the market has made buyers more relaxed about transacting, causing some to wait it out or even cancel contracts because they have more options. Continue reading

New listings grew 276% last week — but it’s not enough

Annual new listing growth jumped from 1.7 to 6.4 percent in one week. However, Realtor.com said the listing jump hasn’t translated to more home sales, as homebuyers struggle with affordability. Continue reading