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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.
3 days ago5 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.
3 days ago4 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.
3 days ago4 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.
4 days ago3 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.
4 days ago3 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.
4 days ago3 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 Recent Redfin data shows that 5.8 per cent of all U.S. home listings were withdrawn from the market in April, matching the highest level recorded since the early stages of the pandemic.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


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


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

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