Here’s why builders are slamming the brakes on new apartments

According to a new Redfin report, building permits for multifamily units have plunged 27.1 percent from their pandemic-era highs, with new rentals now hitting the market at the slowest pace on record. Continue reading

Realtor.com teams up with Reba McEntire for ad campaign

The campaign features McEntire advising would-be homebuyers in sitcom-like scenarios. It’s also the largest such campaign in the portal’s history. Continue reading

Proactive tax planning moves: Ideas to help tackle your taxes

By diving deeper into these strategies, Amy Chorew and Maeda Palius write, you safeguard your finances and build a more informed, agile approach that could serve you for decades. Continue reading

Compass unveils family office division led by Cindy Scholz

Compass Family Office will focus on assisting clients with long-term real estate asset management goals, as well as bridging the gap between brokerage services and institutional advisory. Continue reading

Trending: AI arms race, Reels remix and posting 5 times a day

Instagram launches a native Reels editor, Meta drops a chatbot app, TikTok says live-streaming is the next gold rush — and two fast-food chains remind us that brand voice matters. Jessi Healey unpacks the shifts and what they mean for agents. Continue reading

Texas takes aim at NAR on hate speech: The Download

As the Texas legislature moves to undermine NAR’s Code of Ethics, it’s time to think about your messaging moving forward. Continue reading

Hanna Holdings agrees to settle commission suit after court battle

The company was among the remaining large brokerages that had yet to reach a settlement agreement before it announced it had reached settlement terms on Friday. Continue reading

HomeServices announces more leadership shuffles

Alex Seavall and Candace Adams will be taking on roles at HomeServices as chief financial and operations officer and executive vice president, respectively. Brenda Maher is being promoted to president of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New England and … Continue reading

Thad Wong on building @, winning Christie’s and selling to Compass

In a sweeping interview from his Chicago office, @properties co-CEO Thad Wong shared his high stakes pursuit of Christie’s and selling his company to Compass after being one of its critics. Continue reading