Real Estate News

Demand rises as mortgage rates retreat from April high: Redfin
Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:25:11
Pending home sales posted their biggest annual gain in six weeks and new listings rose for a second consecutive week during the four weeks ending April 26, according to Redfin. read more»

Renter who forged deed to steal $755K home gets prison time in NY
Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:35:03
A New York man got 6½ to 13 years in prison for forging a deed on a $755,000 home. Here's what agents need to know about deed fraud. read more»

How Real plans to turn REMAX’s web traffic into a revenue stream
Thu, 30 Apr 2026 8:55:31
Real executives have pointed to REMAX’s digital footprint as a key piece of the company’s long-term strategy. read more»

The best-kept ‘secret’ mortgage: What you need to know to get one
Thu, 30 Apr 2026 8:25:54
Bernice Ross talks through the pros and cons of all-in-one mortgages from first-hand experience. read more»

The age of the independents: Who really builds real estate careers?
Thu, 30 Apr 2026 8:00:40
Independent brokerages are more interested in nurturing agent performance than in stock tickers and platform-building, First Team CEO Michele Harrington writes. read more»

AI made listing presentations more impressive. Here’s how to make seller decisions easier
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 20:34:21
Faster data and sharper visuals haven’t solved the hardest part of selling a home. They’ve exposed the challenges. read more»

Farming done right: Low-cost ways to dominate your neighborhood
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 20:21:23
Neighborhood farming done right is about showing up more, caring more and staying consistent when others give up, Darryl Davis writes. read more»

Real-REMAX deal sends 1 stock soaring and the other sliding
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 20:14:22
This week's acquisition news sent Real shares down while REMAX surged. Here's what the deal means for investors and the industry. read more»

Freedman: Private listing networks are the dark pools of real estate
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 20:04:26
Fair markets are rooted in transparency and collaboration, Brown Harris Stevens CEO Bess Freedman writes. Private listings stifle access and were created to keep people out. read more»

Fed once again holds rates steady amid ‘elevated’ inflation
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:56:54
Members of the Federal Open Market Committee were split 8-4. One of the dissenters, Stephen Miran, wanted a rate cut. read more»

$1B indie brokerage joins Silicon Valley ERA Real Estate affiliate
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:22:00
Award-winning family brokerage Legacy Real Estate & Associates has joined Real Estate Experts ERA Powered. read more»

NAR responds to new HUD guidance on school and crime stats
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:24:53
In response to HUD's criticism of its stance on crime statistics and school ratings, NAR pointed to decades of statements in handbooks, manuals and case law. read more»

Homes.com fees for new members will rise starting Friday: CoStar CEO
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:52:47
Subscribers saw 11x return on investment, CEO Andy Florance said in continued defense of Homes.com strategy after investor pushback. read more»

Keller Williams acquires Michael Lewis Marketing Suite
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:02:07
Michael Lewis Marketing Suite has been providing marketing services for Keller Williams affiliates since 2013. MLMS will be expanded brokerage-wide by Q3. read more»

‘Sucks for Denver’: Real-REMAX deal moves a Denver icon to Miami
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:02:13
Real Brokerage is buying REMAX in an $880 million deal that will move the franchisor's headquarters to Miami after 50 years in Colorado. read more»

EVERYTHING you need to know about the Real-REMAX merger
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:52:44
As you wrap your mind around the consolidation deal, we're making sure you have all of the information you need to navigate what comes next. read more»

Renters in World Cup cities could turn empty apartments into $2,700 a week
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:00:14
Reeku is expanding to all U.S. FIFA World Cup 2026 host cities, helping renters cash in on the surge in demand for apartments. read more»

Real says nothing changes for REMAX agents — but its strategy depends on tech adoption
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 8:55:49
Real’s strategy depends on expanding adoption of its technology platform across REMAX’s franchise network, where adoption isn’t required. read more»