Name regulations might not be so bad for multistate teams

It’s fully understandable that teams in Connecticut are frustrated at impending changes that could cost them money and branding. However, if regulation happened nationwide, some commonality from state to state could be a welcome change. Continue reading

Redfin’s Q2 revenue jumps 121% to $471 million

Redfin Premier and RedfinNow’s robust performance pushed Redfin’s revenue to new heights during Q2 2021. However, agent attrition and website traffic continue to be an issue. Continue reading

August opens with lower mortgage rates as Treasury yields dip

Interest rates on 30-year mortgages fell further as bond markets reacted to the delta variant’s potential impact on the global economy. Continue reading

Acquisitions spur Black Knight’s double-digit revenue growth

A string of acquisitions coupled with strong organic growth helped software, data and analytics provider Black Knight post double-digit revenue growth during the second quarter. Continue reading

Goodbye off-season: How COVID has changed luxury rental hotspots

While popular summer destinations used to come with an off-season, large numbers of fall and winter renters are quickly changing the markets. Continue reading

Zillow rakes in $1.3B revenue in second quarter, but sees profits slip

The company’s net income between April and June clocked in at $10 million — better than one year ago but short of the heights of the past two quarters. Continue reading

The real estate agent Olympian athletes who competed in Tokyo

Here’s what the select group of agent Olympians have to say about being part of the Olympic tradition while also nurturing their real estate careers. Continue reading

Groups seize on Biden’s skepticism in lawsuit against new eviction ban

Real estate groups leveraged President Joe Biden’s comments earlier this week about the new moratorium’s chances of surviving in court. Continue reading

Lazy homesellers are skipping repairs and cashing out — for now

Thanks to high demand and low supply, sellers don’t have to do much to their homes to attract buyers — and often don’t. But that could change, real estate agents told Inman. Continue reading