YouTuber Kyler Ferris unveils video mega team after return to eXp

Ferris has launched what eXp Realty calls a “first-of-its-kind video-powered mega team” in Houston, in partnership with eXp real estate agent and YouTube creator Joe Rodriguez. Continue reading

24-year-old Twitch streamer Adin Ross buys $26M Florida mansion

The controversial Grand Theft Auto streamer secured the 10-acre property with a $12.7 million mortgage. The sellers are aerospace executives who built a new home on the estate in 2024. Continue reading

It’s not just KW! Compass was hit with a telemarketing lawsuit, too

A renter outside Portland, Oregon, sued Compass this week, saying its agents contacted her despite her phone being on the National Do Not Call Registry and multiple requests to stop calling. Continue reading

TurboTenant, Rent Butter integrate to smooth tenant screening

TurboTenant’s integration of Rent Butter will embed what the companies are calling “near-instant” credit and background checks into the application process, removing it as a secondary, stand-alone action in the application ecosystem. Continue reading

Housing starts plunge 10% in May to lowest level since 2020

New residential construction made progress in completions but largely fell short on starts and permits, according to new data released Wednesday by the US Census Bureau and HUD. Continue reading

Lake Homes Realty branches out with new firm for mountain homes

The standalone brokerage will service clients across 21 states to start, with a focus on homes at elevation, with a mountain view, or those within a community shaped by the mountains. Continue reading

Lone Wolf inks integration partnership with Follow Up Boss

Customers of both Lone Wolf and Follow Up Boss no longer have to worry about separate logins or jumping between applications thanks to a new partnership between the popular software brands. Continue reading

Redfin teams up with Thumbtack on home improvement offering

The partnership is meant to help homeowners find tradespeople who can do tasks such as painting, cleaning, HVAC maintenance and more, the companies announced Wednesday. Continue reading

6 tips for avoiding lawsuits, legal fees and court in real estate

Here are six common reasons lawsuits happen in real estate. If you want to avoid complicated litigation, follow these best practices from trainer Bernice Ross. Continue reading

Lock it down! How to get prospects to commit to consultations

Preparation and precision matter when you’re trying to set a booked interview or consultation, broker-owner Kristine Milkovich writes. Here are six steps to book the appointment. Continue reading