Real Estate News

EXp World Holdings acquires NextHome to create ‘multi-platform model’
Thu, 07 May 2026 16:00:27
EXp World Holdings has acquired NextHome, giving real estate professionals within the eXp ecosystem access to a franchise ownership model. read more»

This spring is bringing more buyers but fewer bidding wars: Redfin
Thu, 07 May 2026 14:43:31
Pending home sales are at their highest level in nearly four years, but the numbers tell a more complicated story for agents on the ground. read more»

Interactive dashboard: Explore results of Intel’s April survey
Thu, 07 May 2026 14:21:20
Using these interactive charts, explore and analyze data from Intel's most recent survey of real estate agents and brokerage leaders, broken down by region and brokerage type. Track historical trends over time. read more»

Real says REMAX deal could unlock leads, services and $30M in savings
Thu, 07 May 2026 14:15:49
Real CEO Tamir Poleg identified delivering the $30 million in savings as one of Real’s three biggest priorities before closing the deal. read more»

Inman names the next wave of Future Leaders in Real Estate
Thu, 07 May 2026 12:00:51
More than 80 honorees highlight a rising class of professionals under 40 driving innovation, leadership and change to reshape real estate. read more»

Oppenheim talks LA mansion tax as NYC weighs pied-à-terre proposal
Thu, 07 May 2026 8:46:31
As LA toys with repealing a luxury tax, NYC considers one of its own. The fight over who pays, and stays, is playing out on two coasts. read more»

2 brokerages now have half a million agents. Here’s what that means for the rest of us
Thu, 07 May 2026 8:00:04
Three audiences. Three battle plans. One thread that ties them together. Darryl Davis looks at the state of real estate brokerage consolidation. read more»

What the Spirit Airlines collapse can teach the real estate industry
Wed, 06 May 2026 23:11:22
Once this budget airline lost sight of the customers who had made it great, Jeff Glover writes, it began its downward spiral, resulting in last week's closure. read more»

Mauricio Umansky: Bet on the things you believe in (even before the numbers back you up)
Wed, 06 May 2026 21:10:20
Although the industry rewards speed, The Agency founder Mauricio Umansky writes that the long-term plays that don't show immediate ROI matter more. read more»

Marriage and real estate: How this couple scaled a business without losing their relationship
Wed, 06 May 2026 20:52:44
For agents, Rick Guerrero's conversation with this top-producing couple goes beyond marriage; it’s about business growth, leadership and sustainability. read more»

Zillow is making itself ‘increasingly indispensable’ with AI
Wed, 06 May 2026 20:16:12
Zillow's revenue rose 18 percent annually to $708 million during the first quarter as leaders double down on artificial intelligence. read more»

The ‘pink tax’ doesn’t stop at the cash register
Wed, 06 May 2026 19:23:13
Women real estate professionals are overcharged and underserved by the conventional financial system, Certified Financial Planner Amanda Neely writes. Here's how to stop paying for it. read more»

Compass taps Cory Perkins to lead integrated services division
Wed, 06 May 2026 18:00:01
Compass brokerage integrated services leader Cory Perkins is expanding his role to include the holding company's nine brands. read more»

Reffkin sheds light on Compass’ push for national MLS: ‘We are bringing MRED national’
Wed, 06 May 2026 17:22:06
"I want to create a national MLS to compete against local MLSs," Robert Reffkin said, while hinting at more MLS expansions to come. read more»

Did Real just buy itself a ‘channel conflict’ with the REMAX deal?
Wed, 06 May 2026 17:00:53
Real Brokerage's acquisition of REMAX raised eyebrows, but the bigger questions are about franchise conflict and cannibalization risk. read more»

NAR urges Congress to block proposed HUD budget cuts
Wed, 06 May 2026 15:00:07
The National Association of Realtors is calling on Congress to reject a White House budget proposal that would eliminate billions in federal housing funding. read more»

Remodeling growth to slow sharply in early 2027: Harvard’s Joint Center for Housing Studies
Wed, 06 May 2026 13:12:41
Home remodeling spending is expected to remain positive through early 2027, but growth will slow to a pace below overall inflation, according to new data from Harvard University's Joint Center for Housing Studies. read more»

Gary Keller: Private listings could make MLS a ‘market of last resort’
Wed, 06 May 2026 13:02:32
The Keller Williams chairman argued that "the issue isn’t whether people know — it’s which people know, and who gets to decide who knows." read more»