News / Features

Hotels overtake offices in residential conversions

According to a new report from RentCafe, hotels have overtaken offices as the most likely spaces to be converted into new apartments.

Anywhere Real Estate, Keller Williams and RE/MAX commissions settlements receive final court approval

Other settlements are still awaiting final approval, including the $418 million settlement with NAR.

Nearly half of all adults would buy their childhood home if they could afford it

Zillow attributes this trend to a growing sense of nostalgia for easier times.

NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun optimistic about real estate industry this year and beyond

Yun expects existing home sales to show gains in 2024, 2025 and eight of the next 10 years.

Changes to MLS from NAR settlement to take effect Aug. 17

NAR previously said the changes were expected to start in mid-July.

Charitable giving increased among Realtors last year

The typical amount donated annually was $1,000, up from $800 in 2022.

Ben Caballero breaks his own world record for annual home sales

According to MLS data, Caballero sold 7,012 homes totaling $3.638 billion last year — that averages out to over 19 homes sold every day.

A castle in suburban Illinois for $1.75 million

A six-acre castle estate blends medieval and modern elements — and it’s for sale in Barrington for $1.75 million.

The 10 most expensive new listings in Texas

A majority of the most expensive new listings in Texas are located in the Dallas area.

Warren Buffett’s HomeServices of America settles compensation lawsuit for $250 million

HomeServices of America is the last defendant to settle in the case.

An orange work of art in Palm Springs

This vibrant, orange stucco home in Palm Springs is even more colorful on the inside.

Over 6,000 build-to-rent units in Dallas’s pipeline

With 2,694 build-to-rent units completed in 2023, Dallas is the No. 2 metro in the nation for this type of new construction.

@properties and Christie’s International Real Estate opt to settle broker-commission lawsuits

At World Properties LLC, the Chicago-based company that owns @properties and Christie’s International Real Estate, has agreed to settle all claims brought by sellers relating to broker commissions.

CoStar Group acquires 3D capture company Matterport

CoStar Group Inc., a global real estate information marketplace, will acquire Matterport, which pioneered the development of “digital twins”: the 3D capture method which can deliver photorealistic, virtual home tours.

After four months of growth, builder confidence remains flat in April

The survey also revealed that 22% of builders cut home prices this month, down from 24% in March and 36% in December.

Hailed as a win for NAR, Supreme Court rules against large development fees

NAR and other housing groups backed the lawsuit and submitted statements to the justices.

Oops! We could not locate your form.