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Real closes $880 million RE/MAX deal, creating 180,000-agent group
The newly formed Real REMAX Group begins trading on Nasdaq today, bringing a cloud-based brokerage, a global franchise network and mortgage services under one public company.
Aug 265 min read


US new-home inventory rises as July sales estimate retreats
Inventory rose to 488,000 homes while the estimated sales pace fell 10.5 percent in July, adding to the pressure on builders to compete through pricing and incentives.
Aug 264 min read


Seven federal agencies withdraw guidance for special-purpose credit programs
Lenders have been told not to rely on a 2022 statement that supported targeted credit initiatives, extending a federal fair-lending policy reversal already being challenged in court.
Aug 264 min read


US housing starts fall 12.4% while building permits rise 5%
July delivered three different signals from the new-housing market, with permits increasing as construction starts and completed supply moved sharply lower.
Aug 253 min read


NAR commission settlement survives appeal, leaving new brokerage model intact
The Eighth Circuit has upheld the nationwide settlement behind written buyer agreements and the removal of compensation offers from NAR-affiliated multiple listing services.
Aug 253 min read


Redfin to rebuild rentals business after Zillow
Sales across India's top seven cities fell 6 per cent in the June quarter while new launches rose 7 per cent, according to ANAROCK, and the gap is widest in exactly the markets where the luxury segment now dominates new supply.
Aug 253 min read


Home Sellers Hit Pause as Market Reality Reshapes Expectations
A growing number of homeowners are pulling their properties from the market rather than accepting lower offers, highlighting a significant shift in market dynamics as buyers regain negotiating power across many parts of the United States. Recent Redfin data shows that 5.8 per cent of all U.S. home listings were withdrawn from the market in April, matching the highest level recorded since the early stages of the pandemic.
Jun 172 min read


PIMCO Warns Credit Loss Cycle Has Returned as Investors Reassess Risk
One of the world's largest investment managers is warning that a new credit loss cycle is emerging, with rising concerns around defaults in lower-quality lending markets after years of unusually strong returns.
Jun 172 min read


AI Wealth Is Reshaping Housing Markets, But Not in the Way Most People Think
Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming one of the most influential forces in global real estate, but its impact extends far beyond property search tools and automated valuations. Across major markets, the wealth being created by the AI sector is beginning to influence housing demand, pricing and investment behaviour in ways that are attracting growing attention from economists and property professionals.
Jun 172 min read


REMAX Supports Consumer Transparency, Announces Listings Can Appear on New ‘Zillow Preview’ Platform
REMAX has taken a bold, public stand that puts consumers first while creating business-building opportunities for REMAX affiliates.
Mar 191 min read


Deanna D’Egidio Named #1 Agent at Harcourts North America Annual Awards for Third Consecutive Year
Palm Springs, CA — Harcourts North America is proud to announce that Deanna D’Egidio of Harcourts Plus has been recognized as the #1 Agent at the Harcourts North America Annual Awards for the third consecutive year, further solidifying her place among the most accomplished real estate professionals in the organization.
Mar 192 min read


January 1st Doesn’t Create Momentum, It Reveals It
The first day of the year carries a certain expectation in real estate.
Fresh starts. Renewed energy. A sense that momentum can be switched on simply because the calendar has changed.
In practice, the market does not respond to dates. It responds to behaviour.
By the time January arrives, most outcomes are already leaning in a particular direction. Buyers have formed opinions. Sellers have clarified expectations. Property owners have quietly decided who feels credibl
Jan 12 min read


Greystar Agrees to $7 Million Settlement
Greystar Real Estate Partners, the nation’s largest residential property manager, has agreed to pay $7 million to settle allegations from nine U.S. states that it used rent-setting algorithms to coordinate pricing among competitors and inflate housing costs.
Nov 20, 20253 min read


International Talent Arrives: Australian Real Estate Leader Nicholas Christou Joins The Jill Biggs Group as Director of Sales
The US real estate industry has just gained a major international talent, with respected Australian agent Nicholas Christou joining The Jill Biggs Group as the team’s new Director of Sales.
Nov 18, 20252 min read


NAI UCR Properties Appoints New Chief Operating Officer as Growth AcceleratesBy Real Estate Today United StatesIndependent real estate industry publication | America’s trusted source for property an
NAI UCR Properties has announced the appointment of Vince Vavrunek as its new Chief Operating Officer, signalling a sharpened focus on operational excellence and strategic growth within the firm’s expanding commercial real estate portfolio.
Nov 8, 20252 min read


Arkansas Land Co. Opens New Branch Office in Marshall, Strengthening Regional Presence
Arkansas Land Co., one of the state’s leading independent real estate brokerages, has announced the opening of its newest branch office on Highway 65 in Marshall, Arkansas.
The expansion, led by Executive Broker David Wallis, marks a key milestone in the North Little Rock-based firm’s continued growth and its long-term commitment to serving local communities across the state.
Nov 8, 20252 min read


Amenta Emma Architects Doubles Down on Boston Growth with Major Office Expansion
Amenta Emma Architects has strengthened its foothold in Boston with a move to a new office at 285 Summer Street in the city’s Fort Point district — marking another milestone in the firm’s steady expansion across New England.
Nov 7, 20252 min read


From Down Under to the Digital Frontier: How One Aussie Agent Sold an Unrenovated Home for $4.45 Million Using Architectural Renders
In Sydney’s highly competitive coastal market, Australian real estate principal Nick Papas has demonstrated how forward-thinking marketing can turn potential into profit — achieving a $4.45 million sale for a South Coogee property by leaning on technology rather than hope.
Nov 4, 20252 min read


Hvana — The digital Clubhouse Giving Property Managers a Home of Their Own
Introducing Hvana: A Space Built for the People Who Hold It All Together
Oct 15, 20253 min read


The Age of Local Power — Why Hyper-Neighborhood Influence Is the Next Frontier
the next big opportunity in real estate isn’t about reach — it’s about relevance.It’s about the agent who owns their block, knows their streets, and shows up so consistently in their community that they become part of its fabric.
Oct 12, 20252 min read


The Hybrid Hustle: Why Real Estate Workflows Are Going Modular
Across 2025, agencies are breaking down rigid workplace structures and rebuilding around modularity: a flexible, hybrid approach that redefines how teams operate, collaborate, and deliver value.
Oct 12, 20251 min read


Recruitment Reality Check: Is the Talent Pool Running Dry?
Across the industry, LinkedIn is flooded with recruitment selfies and “another office opening” announcements. But scratch beneath the hashtags and the truth emerges: the same names are being recycled from brand to brand.
Sep 28, 20252 min read


Why Australian PropTech Is Already Moving Into the US — and Why Real Estate Today Got There First
Australia and New Zealand have always been hotbeds of real estate innovation. Tight markets, fierce competition, and limited scale have forced our companies to build smarter, faster, and leaner.
Sep 27, 20252 min read


COMPASS + ANYWHERE: The Merger Rewriting American Real Estate
Compass has just confirmed a $1.5 billion all-stock merger with Anywhere Real Estate — the group behind Coldwell Banker, Century 21, Sotheby’s International Realty, and Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate.
Sep 24, 20252 min read

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