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Here are the real estate brokerages that are gaining market share the fastest

Newer brokerages are eating into the market share of legacy brands, but the legacy brands are still on top.

NAR, brokerages dismissed from Homie commission lawsuit

Originally filed in August 2024, the suit alleges that Homie was harmed by the anticompetitive practices of NAR and the brokerage defendants.

Rechat, Nest Realty integrate to power agent productivity

Leadership said the company opted to partner with Rechat to consolidate operations under a single, mobile-accessible platform.

Scott Turner confirmed, sworn in as HUD secretary

The Senate confirmed Turner more quickly than his two immediate predecessors, who were confirmed in March 2017 and March 2021, respectively.

We just had the strongest refi week in months

Mortgage applications increased 2.2% on a seasonally adjusted basis from last week, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA) weekly mortgage applications survey for the week ending January 31, 2025. On an unadjusted basis, the index measuring applications increased 19% compared with the previous week. The refinance index increased 12% from the previous […]

U.S. and Canada property valuation: Climate risk impacts and implications

The U.S. and Canadian real estate markets are unstable amidst increasingly severe climate risks — including floods, wildfires, and hurricanes. This necessitates a radical re-think of common risk management strategies. While both nations share climate vulnerabilities, distinct regional risks pose challenges for property values and mortgage lending.