Tag Archives: New York

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

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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

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

These are the states where homeowners will benefit most — and least — from new SALT cap

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Redfin’s latest analysis reveals the states where homeowners will benefit most from the new state and local tax (SALT) cap, which Congress raised from $10,000 to $40,000. Continue reading →

Trump asks Supreme Court to remove Fed Governor Lisa Cook

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Lower courts have ruled Cook can continue to serve on the central bank’s board while she challenges the Trump adminstration’s move to fire her over unproven mortgage allegations. Continue reading →

‘Not a shift, a transition,’ 2 reports say of homebuying market

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Is it a buyers’ market or not? In separate market reports published on Thursday, Redfin and Realtor.com aimed to answer the question by looking at home price, home sales and inventory trends, which signal that homebuyers are gaining the upper hand — bu… Continue reading →

NAR CEO Nykia Wright: ‘We’re trying to outrun irrelevance’

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At Blueprint Vegas, NAR CEO Nykia Wright said she is currently working hard to regain the trust of both Realtors and consumers. Continue reading →

Douglas Elliman joins upstart American Real Estate Association

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The NAR alternative also announced that Douglas Elliman CEO Michael Liebowitz has joined its management board, and that the association is adopting the acronym “ARA.” Continue reading →

Ryan Serhant and wife team up as SERHANT. becomes family firm

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Emilia Bechrakis Serhant, a former maritime lawyer and land title insurance agent, is transitioning into real estate sales, Inman has learned exclusively. Continue reading →

Trump tariff policy has soured Canadian interest in US properties

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Canadians are losing interest in U.S. real estate, according to Redfin’s latest market report. The share of Canadians searching for U.S. properties declined 19.5 percent year over year in August, extending a six-month trend that started when President … Continue reading →

Here’s how strategic homesellers can find success in a shifting market if they start planning early

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The market may be changing, but strategic sellers can still come out ahead — if they plan early. From repairs to staging, here’s what to tackle now for a smoother sale later. Continue reading →