NYC sting embroils more than 120 companies in fair housing lawsuit

The lawsuit accuses brokerages and property owners of telling renters at risk of homelessness that their vouchers would not be accepted. Continue reading

What the early census numbers say about moving patterns

There’s a widespread belief that Americans have all packed up and moved because of the pandemic. At face value, it’s quite credible, according to Windermere Real Estate Chief Economist Matthew Gardner, especially given the level of 2021 home sales. But… Continue reading

REX pivots to single-family rental market as its Hail Mary

Nearly two weeks after mass agent layoffs and the closure of two offices, controversial discount brokerage REX has yet to throw in the towel. Continue reading

Keller Williams to open new Caribbean franchise

The new franchise will operate in Bonaire, an island off the coast of Venezula. The expansion comes at a time when international growth represents a major bright spot for Keller Williams. Continue reading

Lone bidder purchases infamous Surfside condo site for $120M

Dubai-based luxury developer Hussain Sajwani has purchased the former site of the Champlain Towers South condominium for $120 million, according to The Miami Herald on Saturday. Sajwani was the only bidder for the oceanfront acreage where 98 residents … Continue reading

Zillow, Opendoor and Compass debut on the Fortune 500

The companies all debuted within a few slots of established player Realogy, and highlight both the role of tech in real estate and the rise of bitter rivalries. Continue reading

Google searches for ‘housing bubble’ have been spiking since March

Google Trends experienced a spike in searches for the term “housing bubble” earlier this spring, and it hasn’t fully returned to normal levels, hinting that the topic is at least on a lot of minds. Continue reading