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

Sellers leave money on the table with privately sold listings

The data doesn’t lie: For the vast majority of sellers, the most effective and profitable way to sell a home is to list it publicly on the MLS, Windermere economist Jeff Tucker writes. Continue reading

Keller Williams hit with new telemarketing lawsuit in New York

A New York homeowner claims text messages sent by an associate broker at Keller Williams amounted to an “invasion of her privacy” and a violation of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act. Continue reading

Anywhere cuts earnings estimate by 10% amid sluggish 2025 sales

The company now expects to earn as much as 10 percent less this quarter than it expected in April, according to a new SEC filing. The company’s stock price fell sharply in early trading hours. Continue reading

Keller Williams launches master franchise in North Macedonia

The company now has 18 master franchises in Europe and is actively looking for new expansion opportunities across most of the inhabited world, according to an announcement on Tuesday. Continue reading

Builder sentiment plunges as hesitant buyers shift to sidelines

Nearly 40 percent of homebuilders cut prices in June, the highest portion since the National Association of Home Builders began tracking the cuts. A decline in single-family starts is projected this year. Continue reading