Gary Keller says agents must accept ‘easy deals’ are dead

At Keller Williams’ annual Family Reunion, franchise co-founder Gary Keller said 2025 won’t be any better than 2024 — but agents can still thrive if they’re willing to dig in and use market headwinds to their advantage. Continue reading

Compass grows revenue and agent count, market share tops 5%

The company now has 17,752 principal agents. Founder and CEO Robert Reffkin said in a new earnings report that he believes his company will pull ahead in 2025. Continue reading

Living Vogue Real Estate moves 50-agent team to eXp Realty in Florida

Led by Mark Coppens and Matt Hickey, the Living Vogue team will join eXp Realty’s luxury division in Sarasota, Florida, according to executives on Tuesday. The team inked $150 million in sales last year. Continue reading

DOGE claims to have ‘recovered’ $1.9B in ‘misplaced’ HUD funds

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) claims to have “recovered” $1.9 billion in misallocated Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) funds, the agency announced on X Friday. While DOGE attempted to redact sensitive details in the sh… Continue reading

Mauricio Umansky expects ‘speedy recovery’ after Aspen ski accident

The CEO suffered a broken clavicle, which required 12 screws and a metal plate to repair, following a spill in Aspen Friday. Umansky thanked his supporters and medical staff on Instagram Sunday. Continue reading

Judge ‘surprised and confused’ by buyers’ ask in commission case

At a Thursday court hearing, Judge LaShonda A. Hunt denied a request to add more state law claims to an antitrust complaint from plaintiffs in a case known as Batton 1. Continue reading

Is removing Days on Market and price history a good idea or not?

Team leader Carl Medford looks at the Clear Cooperation debate through the lens of a simple question: “What’s best for the consumer?” Continue reading

EXp CEO answers 10 questions on CCP, MLS and transparency

EXp Realty Chief Executive Officer Leo Pareja answers your burning questions on the future of the Clear Cooperation Policy, multiple listing services and serving homebuyers and sellers in 2025. Continue reading

Judges zero in on key question in REX’s appeal against Zillow, NAR

Was Zillow’s policy shift, which led to a January 2021 update, a website update or an agreement with NAR that illegally restrained trade? Judges hear both sides. Continue reading

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac’s net worths climb past $154B

While plans to privatize the mortgage giants are on the back burner, Trump administration may impose limits on how much support the mortgage giants can provide to riskier borrowers. Continue reading