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Corcoran HM Properties acquires Property Shop International Realty

Aug 8, 2024

The acquisition will allow Corcoran HM Properties to expand into the coastal market of Wilmington. The firm's combined footprint now spans more than 160 agents across six offices in North and South Carolina.

Auction site bids to attract buyers amid commission changes

Aug 8, 2024

Rock Smart Realty, led by broker RJ Timlin, will launch a website called moversandshakers.ai to help consumers and agents buy and sell homes in an open-offer, transparent environment.

Teams Spotlight: Arthur Greenstein, Arthur Greenstein Group

Aug 8, 2024

Find out how this award-winning Dallas team leader and his team think outside the box when it comes to marketing their listings and why he wishes more agents would do the same.

How to leverage your first virtual assistant in real estate

Aug 8, 2024

Hiring a virtual assistant is about giving yourself leverage so that you have time to focus on income-generating activities and building relationships, coach Verl Workman writes.

The top 7 amenities luxury homebuyers want in 2024

Aug 8, 2024

Luxury homebuyers are willing to pay top dollar for the amenities they want, but they’re very selective, Realtor Jonathan Pressman writes. Here are the most sought-after amenities this year.

Hanna fights back against homebuyer commission suit

Aug 8, 2024

Parent company of Howard Hanna Real Estate Services argues plaintiff agreed to a mediation clause and, as a buyer, doesn't have standing to sue under federal and state antitrust laws.

REACH Commercial announces latest proptech class

Aug 7, 2024

The seven startups that are part of REACH Commercial's latest class each promise to advance the way commercial brokerages service the industry, ranging from a green building resource solution to a pro-small business engine to help entrepreneurs own their real estate.

Mortgage rates bounce back before homebuyers can pounce

Aug 7, 2024

The big drop in mortgage rates did more to spur refinancing than homebuying, according to a weekly survey of lenders by the Mortgage Bankers Association, and now rates are rising again.

Douglas Elliman sees revenue tick up in Q2 2024

Aug 7, 2024

The company's improved financial results no doubt came as a sigh of relief, as Elliman faced increasing pressure from shareholders in recent months because of its shaky performance over the past few quarters.

Most Americans weren’t expecting the big drop in mortgage rates

Aug 7, 2024

Fannie Mae survey shows would-be homebuyers grew even more frustrated with elevated home prices and mortgage rates in July, but 7 in 10 didn't think mortgage rates would come down.

Zillow Q2 revenue exceeds expectations, grows 13% to $572M

Aug 7, 2024

Better-than-expected residential segment results bolstered Seattle-based portal Zillow's Q2 performance, which saw growing revenues and slimming losses as they zero in on creating a 'fully-integrated' homebuying experience.

Zillow Group names Jeremy Wacksman as new CEO

Aug 7, 2024

After five years back at the helm, Zillow Group co-founder Rich Barton steps down as CEO. Former COO Jeremy Wacksman takes the reins as the company charges past what Barton calls the "Portal 1.0" experience.