- CoStar withdraws bid for CoreLogic after pushback March 5, 2021CoStar cites rising interest rates' impact on the mortgage refinancing market for changing company's view on the value of CoreLogic.
- Keller Williams and others slam anti-LGBT letter to Florida agents March 4, 2021Two Orlando-area agents received the letter on Tuesday. The LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance called it "extremely offensive."
- Opendoor reveals ambitious expansion plans March 4, 2021The company wants to double its total markets in 2021, but is eyeing a much bigger goal.
- CoStar strikes out on latest CoreLogic acquisition bid March 4, 2021CoreLogic board asks for more cash for shareholders and a shorter deal time to make up for CoStar's stock price volatility.
- How to scoop up more market share in feeder markets March 4, 2021Now that you've solidified your position as a go-to local agent, what's next? A natural career progression might include expanding into neighboring areas and feeder markets. Here's how to do it successfully.
- Full impact of COVID-19 revealed in Opendoor’s first earnings report March 4, 2021In its first earnings report since going public, Opendoor posted a net loss of $286 million in 2020 and $87 million in the fourth quarter alone.
- CoStar will pay RentPath $52M for scuttled deal March 4, 2021After the FTC spiked CoStar's attempted acquisition of RentPath, Redfin stepped in to buy the embattled operator of rental marketplaces.
- Jeffrey Epstein’s New York mansion under contract to sell for $50M March 4, 2021Along with a Palm Beach mansion, the 40-room townhouse is part of a victims' compensation agreement.
- Compass’ path to profitability is uncertain: Mike DelPrete March 4, 2021At long last, Compass' IPO filings have revealed the financials and other key metrics of the business. Here are a few key takeaways presented in four charts.
- 30-year, fixed mortgage rates creep past 3% for first time since July March 4, 2021Rates have been rising since January, though one economist expects further increases to be "more muted" in the coming months.
- Realogy brings RealSure to Atlanta March 4, 2021Real estate holding company Realogy and real estate investment company HomePartners of America announced on Tuesday the expansion of the companies' RealSure program to the Atlanta metro area, making the iBuyer platform now live in a total of 12 U.S. markets.
- Just how impressive is Compass’ $3.7B 2020 revenue? March 4, 2021The company revealed yearly revenue numbers that would make most real estate companies green with envy. But not top rival Realogy.
- Kim Kardashian to keep Hidden Hills mansion post-divorce March 4, 2021Kim Kardashian and Kanye West purchased the 15,000-square-foot home for $20 million in 2014.
- Fashion editor André Leon Talley fights eviction from mansion March 4, 2021The former Vogue editor-at-large thanked his supporters on Wednesday via Instagram while steeped in a fight to remain in his colonial mansion in Westchester.
- Refinance loans spur 14-year high in lending activity March 4, 2021The dollar amount of loans distributed during the fourth quarter of 2020 was also the highest quarterly amount distributed since at least 2000.
- One week after LA launch, Knock blankets Southern California March 4, 2021A rapid expansion from Los Angeles into San Diego, Santa Barbara and markets inland puts Knock Home Swap well ahead of its "21 in 21" available markets goal.
- Not just a home! Why lifestyle matters most in 2021 March 4, 2021Today’s real estate consumers believe how they live within their communities is just as important as the layout of their homes. Understanding this shift is crucial for real estate professionals. Here's why.
- 3 excuses agents make that sabotage their success March 4, 2021Without even realizing it, agents often get in their own way and self-sabotage their success by making excuses. As a result, they miss out on important opportunities to grow. Do any of these common excuses sound familiar?
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